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.

Some sketches on summer trip

Yangyang traditional market, namely "Korea five-day market"

open-air concert at Yangyang market

a passionate guitarist

a makeshift stage at market place

a cute puppy

the coast guard post

lodging house at Monggyeri

lodging house on the wharf at Goujin

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I participated in annual Summer trip for Korea outdoor watercolor society last month. During three days' journey, We had a good time to sketch and exchanged opinions each other pleasantly.

Old fashioned apartment at Apgujungdong

The edge of the apartment building

The facade of the apartment

A panoramic view of the apartments

A near view of the apartments

Another view of the apartments

A pencil sketch

Hyundai Department store

Buildings on the opposite side (viewed from the apartments)
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On Sunday morning every week, just before departure for weekly outdoor watercolor painting, I used to sketch several sceneries around the wide parking lot of Hyundai Department at Apgujungdong. Especially I like the old fashioned Hyndai Apartment with a well- proportioned figure, that was built over 30 years old.

Several sketches at Traditional Korean Village

Seoul Namsan Korean Traditional Music Hall

The prospect from the hill

Bak Yeong hyo's Mansion

Korea House at Pil-Dong

The front of the information bureau

Buildings around Namsangol Traditional Village

Buildings around Namsangol Traditional Village

A traditional craftsman makes straw shoes

A woman reading magazine on the bench

Seoul Tower at the top of Namsan Mountain

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Last Saturday, I joined with Seoul Sketchcrawl party on Namsangol Traditional Korean Village at the nothern foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. We had a pleasant sketch time in spite of the summer heat. I sketched several works here and there in Traditional Korean Village and the surroundings.

27th Sketchcrawl around Gwanghwamun in Seoul

The bronze statue of Admiral Lee Sun-Shin at Gwanghwamun Square

The Sejongno Intersection

U.S. Embassy Seoul, Korea.

KT Gwanghwamun building

Saemunan Presbyterian Church

Kyongkyojang in front of Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

Kyongkyojang ( historical sites No.465)

The bust of Kim Gu, leader of Korean independence movement
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On 27th Sketchcrawl day, I sketched several pieces around Gwanghwamun, Sejongno, Sinmunro, and so on. The entire Gwanghwamun area filled with a lot of cultural assets and the strong memories of the Seoul history.