some sketches at Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongno-gu,Seoul

a scenery of Bukchon Hanok Village at Gahoe-dong, 

pen and watercolor

 another sketch of Bukchon Hanok Village at Gahoe-dong,
pen and watercolor

small shops and vintage cafe along the street , pen and watercolor 

the front view of Gahoe-dong Catholic Church (가회동 성당), pen and watercolor

 

Gahoe-dong Catholic Church, pen and watercolor

 Anguk Zen Center (안국선원), pen and watercolor

former Hankuk Art Museum (한국미술관), pen and watercolor 

 Andong Presbyterian Church (안동교회), pen and watercolor

 Constitutional Court of Korea (헌법재판소), pen and watercolor,
18 x 29.6cm

a construction materials shop(건재상), pen and watercolor

 gallery buildings renovated recently, pencil and watercolor

a cafe building (Wood & Brick 나무와 벽돌), pen and watercolor

 

a scenery of Gye-dong (계동) around Hyndai Motor Company
(현대 사옥),  pen and watercolor

distant view from rooftop of Gahoe-dong Catholic Church,
pen and watercolor

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( 21 x 29.6cm sketchbook )

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Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌 한옥마을) has been a traditional residential district for more than 600 years of the history of Seoul. This village is the city's last neighborhood with a high concentration of traditional residences, called Hanok (Korean house). Today, many of these Hanoks reform and operate as cultural centers, galleries, guest houses, restaurants, and tea house, providing an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture.Nevertheless, this historic village is well preserved by Seoul Metropolitan Policy, and lots of traditional Hanoks and new buildings coexist side by side harmoniously.
A few days ago, I enjoyed walking along the interesting street of Bukchon Village and sketching the colorful buidings and streetscapes.
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북촌 한옥마을은 서울의 역사와 더불어 삶의 향기를 담아 온 아담하고 포근한 동네입니다~~ 잘 보존된 한옥들과 함께 어울리는 멋스런 현대식 건물이 자연을 배경으로 조화를 이루고전통 주거생활과 예술과 웰빙 산책을 곁들인 문화 관광 명소로 자리잡아 갑니다.
옛 집들과 길들을 흐트리지않고 잘 가꾸어 작으면서도 다채로운 모습 으로 형성된 아름다운 북촌은 스케쳐들에겐 다양하고 무궁무진한 소재를 품고 있는 보물창고와도 같은 곳입니다.

some sketches around Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul

 Gwanghwamun,main gate to Gyeongbokgung Palace, pen and watercolor, 

21x 29.6cm

 office buildings around Gwanghwamun Square, pen and watercolor, 21x 29.6cm

 Sejong Center, the gate way of Korean performing art, pen and watercolor, 

21x 29.6cm

 streetscape of Gwanghwamun Square, pen and watercolor, 21x 29.6cm

neighboring buildings under remodeling, pen and watercolor, 21x 29.6cm

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, a monument of Gwanghwamun Square, 

pen and watercolor, 21x 29.6cm

in front of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History,  

brush pen and watercolor, 21x 29.6cm

Fine Art Festival on Yeolin Madang Park nearby Gwanghwamun, pen and watercolor, 21x 29.6cm

antique shops and galleries at Insa-dong street nearby Gwanghwamun, 

pen and watercolor, 21x 29.6cm

Ilmin Museum of Art and the Dong-a Media Center building, watercolor, 54 x 72cm

painting with watercolors on the side of the Sejongno Crossroad

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Last Sunday, the Street Fine Art festival was held in Gwanghwamun Square hosted by Korean Fine Arts Association. Gwanghwamun Square is a public area in front of Gwanghwamun and located in the heart of central Seoul that features museums, statues, restaurants, and beautiful surrounding views. I joined in the festival as a member of Korea Outdoor Watercolor Artists' group, and sketched the well-known landmarks, buildings and colorful panoramic sceneries about the bustling streets. There was an air of festivity throughout the Gwanghwamun square. It was also a memorable day for me by sketching the various monumental buildings and landmarks standing on the very center in the heart of Seoul.
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광화문 열린마당 축제로 열린 사생 행사였습니다.
서울의 상징 광화문 주변에서의 그림은 언제나 그려도 새로웁고, 생기 넘치는 도시의 변화무쌍하고 다양한 소재의 매력에 빠져들게 됩니다. 그동안 이 일대의 스케치를 많이 했지만 광화문 네거리 한복판에서 이젤 펼치고 그린 기념적인 날이기도 했습니다. 서울 도심과 주변의 다채로운 소재들을 수없이 그리면서 느끼는 점은~~~
역사 문화의 자취와 미래상이 맞물려가며, 약동하는 삶의 물결 속에서 무궁무진한 소재들이 넘쳐나는 서울은 "현장을 그리는 화가들의 천국"이라고 실감했습니다.

45th World Wide SketchCrawl at Yeouinaru(여의나루), Seoul

 a scene around 63 Building and Wonhyodaegyo, pencil and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

 another sketch on the same spot,  pen and  watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

 buildingscape nearby Yeouinaru, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

 E-Land cruise terminal,  pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

 a cruise ship, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

 a scene of northern Seoul across the Han River, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

a scene viewed from Yeouinaru Park, pencil, 21 x 29.6cm

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Last Saturday, the 45th worldwide SketchCrawl, usk Seoul members met at Yeouinaru, which is adjacent  to the Han River. There are lots of subjects to sketch in Yeouinaru. Han River and the surrounding sceneries including riverside high-rise buildings, cruise terminal crowded with passengers, colorful ships and boats fascinated us. Many buildings and bridges over the Han River presented the dramatic view of the panoramic skylines along the riverside. We enjoyed an exciting sketch time in the riverside open park.

sketches around Seokparang, Korean traditional restaurant, Hongji-dong, Seoul

Seokparang restaurant building, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

main gate of Seokparang inside the precincts, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

view from above, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor 

the signboard viewed from the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

 the backyard of Seokparang, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor 21 x 29.6cm, 

pen and watercolor

Seokpajeong Villa, Cultural Property, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

 Italian restaurant "Stone Hill", 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

another view of Stone Hill, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the whole view of Seokparang and Seokpajeong Villa, 18 x 29.6cm, 

pen and watercolor

a scene viewed from the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the surrounding buildings across the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

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The other day I visited Seokparang(석파랑), located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain, Hongji-dong in downtown Seoul. Seokparang's architecture, known as the " Villa of Daewongun(대원군)" was originally part of the Seokpajeong Villa(석파정 빌라) that is Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No.23. The beautiful gardens around the restaurant and ancient buildings are attractive with colorful autumn leaves.  Within the historic site Italian restaurant "Stone Hill", located upper side of Seokparang, is sightly spot to visitors. 

I sketched around the historic building and the pretty restaurant here and there, besides, the street scenes.

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인왕산 자락의 작은 문화재... 대원군 별장과 별당 옆의 고급 한식당 석파랑~~

고요한 궁중 정원의 느낌과 담장 밖의 분주한 길거리의 모습이 대조적입니다.

바위를 깎아 세운 이탈리안 식당은 인왕산과 북한산을 조망하는 쉼터이면서

잠시나마 마음을 씻으며 스케치를 즐길 수있는 서울 도심의 사랑방입니다.

some sketches at Ewha Womans University, Seoul

Pfeiffer Hall (Main Hall),본관 pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm) 

Welch-Ryang Auditorium (Music Hall)대강당, watercolor, (37 x 52 cm) 

ECC(이화 캠퍼스 복합단지) viewed from main gate of Ewha Womans University, watercolor, (37 x 52 cm)

Centennial Museum(100주년 기념 박물관) and International Education Building

(국제교육관), pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm)

Ewha-Samsung Education Culture Building(이화-삼성 교육 문화관), 

pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm) 

Pharmaceutical Science Building A (Appenzeller Hall) 약학관, 

pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm) 

Student Union(학생회관), pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm)

a scenery viewed from the top level of ECC, pen and watercolor, 

(21 X 29.6cm)

another sketch of Welch-Ryang Auditorium, pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm)

                   

nearby buildings across from the backgate of Ewha Womans University, 

pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm)

campus buildings harmonizes with neighboring buildings, pen and watercolor, 

(21 X 29.6cm)

Stephen Kopp from Australia, joined Seoul sketchers, pen and watercolor, 

(21 X 29.6cm)

Kate from Russia joined Seoul sketchers, pen and watercolor, (21 X 29.6cm)

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Last Saturday, we Seoul sketchers met at  Ewha Womans University(이화여자대학교). It was founded on 1886 by Mary F. Scranton, an American missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church.The campus located in central Seoul with surrounded natural greens and a number of old and contemporary buildings nearby one of the most popular shopping district in Seoul. 

Across the heart of the Ewha Womans University, the recently completed ECC (Ewha Campus Complex) shaped valley, is Korea’s largest underground campus. The ECC provides students with various services, from learning to cultural activities, all under the one roof. In a whole campus, lots of historic stone buildings and modern high-rise buildings are mixed intimately and harmoniously.  

It was a little hot during the day, but the natural air conditioning from the wood offered a cool atmosphere for sketching. I enjoyed sketching the beautiful campus buildings and several colourful scenes.

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도심의 숲 속에 평화로이 자리하고 있는 웰빙 캠퍼스~~
역사를 간직한 옛 모습들과 새로 들어선 현대식 건축물들이 조화롭습니다.
현대식 명물인 ECC 건물은 땅 속의 마당,  숨은 듯 열려있는 현대식 조형미와
학생과 시민을 융화시키는 시원한 광장이 빛과 함께 많은 이야기를 쏟아냅니다.
작은 것들의 아름다움, 숲과 길과 언덕, 아늑함을 찾아서 스케치하기 좋은 장소입니다.