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.

Model Session – 21-02-26 – 1

A charcoal and pastel drawing of a nude female model from the waist up, rendered with realistic shading against a muted background.

This pastel drawing ‘Model Session – 21-01-26 – 1’ shows the familiar head of my long-time model I had for years. A bit of minimalist realism.

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 – 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.