Bettie Page – 24-02-17

surrealistic nude graphite pencil drawing

Another drawing by me of Bettie Page returning to surrealism again. After scrutinizing her features and estimating what her character would have been like I came to an inescapable conclusion. Eggs, rabbits, dogs and snakes could be derived from her and were essential for her expression.

The chase – 20-09-16 (sold)

surrealistic graphite pencil drawing

This one is based on the swimming pool full of optical illusions at Museum ‘Voorlinden’ at Wassenaar, The Netherlands.

Beatrix (1993)

Surrealistic portrait graphite pencil drawing thumbnail

A portrait of Beatrix, former queen of The Netherlands, serving as a portrait for the Leiden University Almanac 1993.

Oma (1991)

Realistic portrait graphite pencil drawing

My grandmother when she was 84. I studied law but did never quit drawing and painting.

Oma (1990)

Impressionistic female portrait graphite pendil drawing

A drawing of my grandmother Marie Kersten-Kuster done in an impressionistic way.