Mother Nature – 22-01-21

A realistic oil painting of a partially unclothed female figure lying back on a fallen tree trunk in a dense forest, surrounded by lush green foliage. A colorful bird stands near the figure’s hand. Oil on wood panel by Corné Akkers.

Mother Nature holds many secrets but let me sketch you the following. All of a sudden you spot a naked woman on her own in the middle of a forest.

Estate Reigersbergen 01 (2014)

Pastel drawing of a tree in a wooded area near Haagse Bos, rendered in expressive colors and dynamic strokes.

This pastel drawing ‘Estate Reigersbergen 01 (2014)’ shows a striking tree adjacent to the Haagse Bos. Done in an impressionist style.

Geesje Kwak – 29-08-21

Graphite pencil drawing of Breitner’s model Geesje Kwak in a stylized coat, set against abstract architectural forms.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Geesje Kwak – 29-08-21’ shows her in typical 19th century attire. Cubist as she may be rendered, her coat takes you right there.

Sans titre – 17-10-16 (Mary Nolan)

Colored pencil drawing of moviestar Mary Nolan in profile, stylized in purple and pink geometric fragments.

This colored pencil drawing ‘Sans Titre – 17-10-16’ shows a glamorous yet rather gloomy cubist portrait. It’s Mary Nolan’s, American actress and celebrity.

Marlot – 11-04-20

A graphite pencil drawing of a forest scene with a river running through it. Bare trees cast long shadows across the snowy ground, while their reflections shimmer in the water. The composition evokes early spring light and quiet stillness.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Marlot – 11-04-20’ marks the beginning of Spring. Trees unfolding their leaves and water reflections in an impressionist style.

Rijswijk – 04-12-15

Graphite pencil drawing of a gothic-style building with pointed arches and tall windows, partially obscured by a dense network of leafless tree branches. The composition contrasts architectural geometry with organic chaos.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Rijswijk- 04-12-15’ explores the interplay of straight forms and curvature as its central theme.

Nude – 11-08-15

Abstract graphite drawing of a nude figure in motion, surrounded by dynamic arcs and flowing lines.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Nude – 11-08-15’ is based on the principles of circularity. Concentric circles draw the attention towards the figure.

Ophelia – 08-12-25

Graphite pencil drawing of Ophelia floating with open eyes, natural red hair imagined, chiaroscuro style, by Corné Akkers.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Ophelia – 08-12-25’ is my Shakespearean card up my sleeve I wanted to play for so long. Honoring John Everett Millais.