Author Archives: Jan

  • Black and white sea ship

    Black and white sea ship

    Black and white sea ship Just love to be at and capture these beautiful moments. The silence… In this black-and-white photograph, a serene ocean scene unfolds. The sun casts warm golden light over the water, imbuing it with a soft shimmer that contrasts beautifully with the darker tones of the sea below. A motor vessel …

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  • Silence at Sea

    Silence at Sea

    I just love Black and White photography and this subject fits it perfectly as it is if I am traveling back to the last century. This serene photograph captures an idyllic moment on the open sea. An old sailing freighter, with its weathered hull and worn sails, appears tranquil and at peace. A foresail hangs …

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  • Pencil portrait drawing of old man with half opened eyes. This pencil portrait drawing shows an elderly tired looking man. His face is etched with deep wrinkles, creases, and folds. A weathered face. The eyes, half-open, his big nose, pointed chin, worn cap, makes him a great character for a pencil sketch. Drawn with 4B pencil on Moleskine paper. Just for fun.

    Pencil portrait drawing of old man with half opened eyes

    Pencil portrait drawing of old man with half opened eyes. This pencil portrait drawing shows an elderly tired looking man. His face is etched with deep wrinkles, creases, and folds. A weathered face.The eyes, half-open, his big nose, pointed chin, worn cap, makes him a great character for a pencil sketch. Drawn with 4B pencil …

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  • Mean looking man graphite pencil drawing

    A graphite pencil drawing I made in my sketchbook. At the moment I am in this “drawing old mean men” period, just love it! Did this on Talens paper that is a bit light weight but has a very nice grain. Further just mostly cross hatching technique

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  • Graphite drawing of old man with beard and medieval cap

    Old man with beard and medieval cap. In my sketchbook, I drew a portrait of an old man with a long, flowing beard. He is wearing a medieval cap, tilted slightly as he gazes down and to his right. A graphite pencil brought his weathered features to life.

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  • Raphael pencil drawing

    Here’s a recent sketch! I found a reference image by Raphael in a magazine while I was waiting for something. I did a quick pencil drawing in my sketchbook in about half an hour, and I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out. Image by Jan Brons

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  • Well-fed elderly man

    A not too friendly looking man, pretty fat, smoking a pipe. He could be a farmer… Holding a stick for no clear reason. A drawing I made as pencil sketch at first and as I liked it I decided to scan it and work on it as a digital painting. I used the painting program …

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  • Painting of an old man with big hat.

    Painting of an old man with big hat

    Painting of an old man with big hat. I created this painting as an academic exercise, using it as a reference to refine my skills in color theory, brushwork, and texture techniques. The subject of the painting is a weathered elderly man. Painted using the incredible “Krita” painting software. The man is depicted wearing a …

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  • Four cows looking straight at you. A wall art image in a living room above a couch.

    Summertime Gossip Four Frisian Cows wall art

    In this photograph, four chatting cows are interrupted in their daily conversation by the photographer. The cows stand on a lush meadow on a beautiful summer day, with a stunning cloudscape visible in the background. This photo was taken in Friesland, the home of the Frisian cows, making these particular cows somewhat of an anomaly …

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  • Black White Dahlia as framed art print at Redbubble

    Black White Dahlia on Redbubble

    In this captivating close-up, we are presented with the exquisite beauty of a white dahlia flower. The delicate petals of the dahlia bloom take center stage, showcasing their pure white color and intricate details. Each petal is meticulously rendered, capturing the softness and texture that make the flower so enchanting. The dahlia’s petals radiate a …

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