Cloudbound – 14-05-26

Graphite pencil drawing of a surreal scene showing a hand reaching upward toward cloud‑shaped figures descending from the sky, rendered with soft tonal transitions and detailed shading.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Cloudbound – 14-05-26’ is in line with my precious one, called ‘Hylas – 05-05-26’. Imagine yourself reclining in the grass.

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.

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.

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.

Elysian Fields – 15-09-25

Graphite drawing Elysian Fields by Corné Akkers, rural scene with winding path, grazing cows, and overhanging branches.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Elysian Fields – 15-09-25’ combines impressionism with a bit of surrealism. Two elephants in the back and why not?

Elysian Fields – 15-09-25

Graphite drawing Elysian Fields by Corné Akkers, rural scene with winding path, grazing cows, and overhanging branches.

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Elysian Fields – 15-09-25’ combines impressionism with a bit of surrealism. Two elephants in the back and why not?

Counting Sheep – 26-05-25

surrealist animals graphite pencil drawing

This graphite pencil drawing ‘Counting Sheep – 26-05-25’ is my first surrealist work after quite some time. One time they were floating in the sky.