Schiedam – 06-04-26

Graphite drawing of a Schiedam canal with moored boats, historic façades, calm reflections, and a surreal elephant standing on the quay.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Schiedam – 06-04-26’ shows the city in its realist glory or does it? Well, realism is preserved even though elephants dwell there too.

Neo Deco – 06-03-26

A graphite pencil drawing of a kneeling nude female figure with the torso subtly twisted and the head bowed, rendered with strong chiaroscuro and geometric background accents.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Neo Deco – 16-03-26’ is the fourth in my series of square-format female nude drawings. A rather refined cubist styling.

Neo Deco – 06-03-26

Graphite pencil drawing of a seated nude female figure in a cross‑legged pose, rendered with strong contrasts and expressive shading.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Neo Deco – 06-03-26’ is the third work in my series of square-format female nude drawings. Delicate cubism once again.

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.

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 – 06-01-26 (Caja Eric)

Stylized graphite portrait of a downward-facing woman, Caja Eric, in profile, rendered with classical shading and anatomical precision against a dark textured background.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Sans Titre – 06-01-26’ shows Caja Eric in all her art deco glory. A tribute to her beauty, refracted through the lens of cubism.

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.