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.