Artist Song Yong's studio

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Last month, I participated in the final workshop of Korea outdoor watercolorists association at Deokchon-ri. There We were invited to Song Yong's painting studio connected to his country house. Inner space of the large studio with high ceiling was so impressive and attracted my mind. I was intoxicated with the artistic mood, so I painted enthusiastically.

December sketchcrawl in Seoul

Changsin-dong village across Dongdaemun Gate.

Open cafe in front of Maxtyle shopping center

Several buildings around Dongdaemun Plaza

Migliore shopping center
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Yesterday morning, I joined Seoul sketchcrawl Dec. It was too cold to sketch comfortably, but I could not help drawing untill 12 a.m. on account of my important promise in the afternoon.

I drew several sceneries around Dongdaemun Plaza sitting on a stool in front of Maxtyle shopping center.

Several sketches in November sketchcrawl

Harmony of the Korean traditional architectures at Kyung-bok Palace

Geunjeongmun at Kyung-bok Palace

The surroundings of Jong-no Police station viewed from Insa-Art center

A scenery in front of Jogyesa Temple

Old fashioned buildings around Jogyesa Temple

Two women talking friendly together

Han-kook Ilbo(Newspaper publishing company) viewed from Kyung-bok Palace

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Last Saturday was so cold and strong windy day for November. But Seoul sketchers were deep in urban-sketching all day with patience.

I sketched wandering through the downtown from Kyung-bok Palace to Insa-dong. I'm sure continuous drawing on the surroundings of Gwanghwamun is very useful for Seoul sketchers.

Some sketches in Turkey

Ayasofya

Ayasofya-inside

Sultan Ahmet Mosque

Grand Bazaar

Remains of Ephesus

Remains of Ephesus

Cave houses of Cappadocia

Primary school of Urgup

Pasabag, Cappadocia

St. Simon Church of Pasabag
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A few days ago, I took a trip to Turkey with BH Yoo and several Korean tourists. A number of cultural heritage and architecture are dreamy and mysterious. I was deeply impressed by Byzantine style and natural resources. It was a meaningful tour for me to get an opportunity to sketch well-known sceneries.

29th Worldwide sketchcrawl in Seoul

Under reconstruction of Seoul City Hall building

At the renovation site of Seoul Plaza Hotel across the road

A Chinese restaurant at Bugchang-dong

Namdaemun Market

Old and new buildings are mixed in together

Streetscape at Bugchang-dong

Rhythm of the skyline

The well-known Hotel buildings beyond the worn-out village

A dilapidated house at Bugchang-dong
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The Worldwide SketchCrawl day was favored with very fine weather. I sketched this and that around Seoul City Hall and Bugchang-dong. We had a pleasant time all together. Thanks all sketchers!!

sketches at the Anglican church of Korea

The day before yesterday on Seoul sketchcrawl, it was so peaceful and fine day, moreover the Korean Thanksgiving Days in a row. I had some sketches of the Anglican church where I used to visit very often.

Seoul Sketchcrawl in August around Gwanghamun

A panoramic view of Gwanghwamun restorated in August 15, 2010.

Gwanghwamun, main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace

Junghwajeon, Throne hall in Deoksugung Palace

Bigak is situated in the center of Seoul


A Gatekeeper with the dress of the Choseon Dynasty in Deoksugung
Palace

Statue of Admiral Lee Soon Shin

Seokjojeon at Deoksugung Palace

Anglican Church of Korea in Jeongdong

Anglican Church of Korea

Anglican Church of Korea

Last Saturday, It was unpleasant weather on account of intermittent rain. But We made a lot of sketch with pleasure. I sketched buildings, ancient palace, people, a statue, and so on.

28th Sketchcrawl in Seoul

Near view of the main gate of Hongik University

Main entrance of Hongik University

At the campus of Hongik University

Main street in front of Hongik University

A scenery nearby Hongik University

wind-surfers

wind-surfing scenery

Perspective view of the riverside


Thunderclouds are gathering

Buildings under construction over Chungdam Bridge
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On Saturday 31 July, 28th Sketchcrawl in Seoul, We sketched around Hongik University in the morning. And after a lunch We moved to Tuksum Park, Han River. There were a great spectacle with the wind-surfing scenery and a lot of perspective views. Though It was so hot and humid, owing to the cold wind We had a pleasant sketch time all together.