some drawings at Namsan Library Gallery

KH Lee playing a guitar, 21 x 29.6cm

the exhibition hall with melodious atmosphere, 21 x 29.6cm

BH Yoo, 13.5 x 21.4cm

BH Yoo, 13.5 x 21.4cm

she was absorbed in watercolor painting, 13.5 x 21.4cm

YH Lee, self-portrait in the mirror, 13.5 x 21.4cm

Mr.Ji who is an alumnus of my alma mater(대학 동문), 13.5 x 21.4cm 

waiting for the elevator inside the library, 13.5 x 21.4cm

 'The School of Athens', sketched looking at the picture on the wall inside the building, 13.5 x 21.4cm

a primary sketch of the entrance of the gallery, 13.5 x 21.4cm

a standing air conditioner and  equipments of the gallery, 13.5 x 21.4cm

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I was on duty yesterday, many people visited the exhibition hall and appreciated a lot of different sketches interestedly. KH Lee played a guitar with nimble fingers and we could feel a festive atmosphere. In the meantime, I sketched some familiar faces here and there inside the gallery without stopping to rest. I enjoyed a very pleasant time!

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남산 도서관 갤러리의 많은 방문객들이 기타연주와 함께 인물 스케치의 實演을 보면서 '현장스케치'에 대한 사랑과 관심과 참여의욕이 넘치는 것을 볼 때 큰 보람을 느꼈습니다. 머지않아 <서울 도심(어반) 스케치전>은 취미 수준을 넘어서 공공 미술문화의 큰 장르로서 자리잡아 가리라고 확신합니다.

some sketches around Unhyeongung Palace, Seoul

 Irodang viewed from the rear garden at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

 the Neo-Baroque style 'Yanggwan' beyond Norakdang at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

 a complete view of Noandang at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

 KH Lee, sketching the precinct buildings earnestly, 25 x 35.3cm

 'MONATEA' Cafe located on 2nd floor of Nagwon Musical Instrument Shopping Arcade, 24 x 34cm

the owner of 'World Sound Instrument Shop' located on 2nd floor of Nagwon Musical Instrument Shopping Arcade, 22.8 x 30.5cm

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Unhyeongung Palace,designated as Historic Site No. 257 of the City of Seoul, is located in Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. There is the palace that King Gojong lived in before he acceded to the throne. The palace was built in 1864 and in 1869 more buildings were added. Unlike the other main palaces Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung, Unhyeongung is simple in design and use of colour for a palace. 

Yesterday It was so cold and windy for sketch, but snow-covered traditional buildings harmonized with the surroundings looked very beautiful. I sketched these elegant and lovely buildings at Unhyeongung Palace,thougtless of the time. After sketching at Unhyeongung Palace, on my way home, I dropped in the Nagweon Musical Instruments Arcade and drew some sketches in a melodious atmosphere.

SketchCrawl at Yakhyeon Catholic Church, Jungrim-dong

facade of the church beyond the hill, pen and watercolor, 25 x 35.3cm 

viewed from the rear side, pencil and watercolor, 29.7 x 42cm

the bell tower of the church, pen and watercolor, 25 x 35.3cm 

the reverential scene inside the church, pen and watercolor, 25 x 35.3cm 

Seosomun martyrs'memorial hall, pen and watercolor, 25 x 35.3cm

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The first catholic church built in Korea, Yakhyeon Catholic Church is an early example of Gothic architecture of the 19th century.The brickwork of Yakhyeon Catholic Church is renowned for its architectural beauty. On the occasion of the 34 Worldwide SketchCrawl we sketchers met in the precincts of the church and enjoyed sketching in and out of the historied church building all day long.

Thanks all the participants for a nice day!

some sketches around Seoul Station

at concourse inside the Station building, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

a scenery around Former Seoul Station Art Complex, pen and watercolor. 21 x 29.5cm 

distant view from Seoul Station, ball-point pen, 21 x 29.5cm

the buildings opposite across the street, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

around the railroad station above overpass, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

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Yesterday I sketched around Seoul Station where I've drawn many times. Seoul Station and the surroundings form an exquisite harmony between the old and new buildings. The more I draw on the same spot, the more I find a new angle.

sketches of cityscape from restaurant, Top Cloud, Jongno Tower Building

view seen from the bridge inside the restaurant, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm 

inside the restaurant, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm  

inside the restaurant, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm

distant view of  Myeongdong, oil pen, 21 x 29.7cm  

neighboring buildings looking over the window, oil pen,  21 x 29.7cm

 Jongno street lined with diverse buildings, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm  

scenery around Central  Government Complex, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm

Lee Kyu-hwang, a university student,  pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm

Sunkyong building at left side, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm

outside feature of the Jongno Tower building, brush pen and water, 21 x 29.7cm

a cityscape view from the 33th floor restaurant, brush pen, 21 x 29.7cm

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The day scene was different from night. The atmosphere inside and outside would be better at night. But it seemed better to sketch at day for we could see more buildings clearly.

sketches at Seoul Folk Flea Market, Seoul

a scenery inside the market building, pen and watercolor, 25 x 35.2cm

a healthy foods store, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.7cm

a scenery in front of the market building, pen and watercolor, 25 x 35.2cm

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It was so cold outdoors to sketch that we met indoors and sketched freely at market building. There are various kinds of regional specialties, craftworks, pottery, and various traditional items and many others. Those are really interesting subjects. We sketchers including Mr.Stephen Kopp had a good time drawing some colorful sketches half the day yesterday.

Two buildings around old village, Seoul

Seoul Flea Market building (풍물시장)located at Sinseol-dong, Dongdaemun-ku, Seoul

pen and watercolor, 25 x 35.2 cm 

Donggwanwangmyo(동관왕묘), Soongin-dong, Jongno-ku, Seoul

pen and watercolor, A 4 (21 x 29.7cm)

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At the end of the year, I sketched two buildings around Sinseol-dong and Soongin-dong which are adjacent to each other. The top one is a market building with modern style and another a shrine building with traditional style. See the old year out and the new year in, all of you!