Model Session – 18-11-25 – 2

Reclining nude figure in pastel, rendered with expressive contours and tonal contrast on paper.

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-11-25-2’ shows our life model in reclined position. Fortunately I managed to keep it sketchy again.

Nude Study – 10-11-25

A contemplative nude study rendered in charcoal—where light, fabric, and form converge in quiet introspection. Signed by Corné Akkers, 2025.

This pastel drawing ‘nude Study – 10-11-25’ is a quick study done in one hour. A bit of impressionism tested on Clairfontaine’s Ingres paper.

Model Session – 18-10-25 – 2

Pastel drawing of Henriëtte Sibie from model-session-18-10-25-2 by Corné Akkers, featuring upward gaze, voluminous hair, and stylized contours against a muted green background.

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-10-25 – 2’ shows Henriëtte Sibie’s portrait. A bit of cubism but realist as well.

Model Session – 18-10-25 – 1

Cubist pastel drawing titled Model Session – 22.12.05 by Corné Akkers, depicting a reclining nude figure in grayscale, composed of angular planes and sculptural shading.

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-10-25 – 1’ is a continuation of my cubist endeavours during live model drawing sessions.

Model Session – 18-10-25 – 1

Cubist pastel drawing titled Model Session – 22.12.05 by Corné Akkers, depicting a reclining nude figure in grayscale, composed of angular planes and sculptural shading.

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 18-10-25 – 1’ is a continuation of my cubist endeavours during live model drawing sessions.

Model Session – 16-09-25 – 2

Pastel drawing Model Session by Corné Akkers, kneeling male nude in geometric pose with blue-gray background.

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 16-09-25 – 2’ is a display of nothing more but angularity over the top. A live model position that begged for cubism.

Model Session – 16-09-25 – 1

Pastel drawing Model Session by Corné Akkers, seated male nude with arms wrapped around legs.

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 16-09-25 – 1’ reveals a bit of cubism applied to live model sketching. Pastel and Ingres paper are perfect for this style.