miscellaneous sketches around Jogyesa Temple, Gyeonji-dong (견지동)

This year, I went sketching to Jogyesa Temple( 조계사) several times. The temple has a number of colorful subjects  for sketching. Here are some pieces not yet posted on usk blog.

looking at the main gate, One Pillar Gate ( 일주문을 보며), pen and watercolor,

temple office (종무소), pen and watercolor,

outdoor shelter in front of the temple office ( 신도용 쉼터 ), pen and watercolor,

 connection bridge to the annex sanctuary ( 별관 연결 브릿지), pencil and watercolor,

an angle rafter of Daewoongjeon ( 대웅전 추녀 ), pen and watercolor,

a camera crew waiting for inauguration of supreme patriarch ( 종정 취임식 촬영 준비 ), pencil and watercolor,

two monks guided followers to the rally ( 집회장을 안내하며..), pen and watercolor

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( 14.8 x 21cm sketchbook )

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최근의 조계사 스케치 중에서 usk 블로그에 올리지 않았던 그림들을 올립니다.

도심사찰은 정숙한 분위기보다는 활기차고 조화로운 장면들이 생동감을 줍니다.

sketches at Okcheonam Temple, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Okcheonam (옥천암) is small and beautiful temple in Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The temple is located at the foot of the hill of Samgaksan Mountain, and beneath the precinct Hongjecheon stream flows throughout the year. Okcheonam dates back to the 14th century during the Goryeo dynasty, and is also famous for a carved Buddha. The granite carving is concave and painted in a lovely seashell white, and so called " The White Buddah(하얀 부처)". The temple buildings are built on narrow and steep bedrock linearly, nevertheless the hierarchial linkage of architectures seems very interesting and beautiful features harmonized with the natural landscape. I sketched the neat and beautiful temple looking at the harmonious roof lines fascinatedly.

front view approaching the temple, pen and watercolor,

looking at the sequence of roofs, pen and soft pastel,

entrance into the precinct, pen and soft watercolor,

"White Buddah" in Bodogak, pen and watercolor,

side view of Bodogak, pen and watercolor,

looking down the One Pillar Gate, pen and watercolor,

a scenery along the Naebu Expressway on the opposite side of the temple, pencil and watercolor.

another sketch on the same spot, pencil,

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( 21 x 29.6cm sketchbook )

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삼각산을 두르고 세검정 맑은 물 계류를 따라 호젓이 앉아있는 옥천암.

홍제천 다리를 건너 가까이 갈수록 첩첩지붕이 절 내음을 살며시 풍기며~

"하얀 부처"가 맞아주는 동네 사찰의 훈훈한 맛에 인정미가 흘러나온다.

sketches of the inaugural ceremony at Jogyesa temple (조계사종정 취임행사), Gyunji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

entrance gate

seated monks for the inauguration 

pencil, conte, pastels, A 4

pencil, 16 x 21 cm

There was an inaugural ceremony of the 34th executive chief of the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, Ja-Seung(자승스님). Lots of of monks, congregation, tourists, and representative chiefs of government departments, different religions participated to congratulate. 

어제 우연히 들른 조계사에서 자승스님의 종정취임식을 볼 수 있었습니다. 12 시부터 4시경까지 있으면서 이런 저런 스케치를 해보았구요. 처음 보는 불교계의 커다란 행사라 뜻깊었습니다. 여러가지 장터도 열려서 더욱 좋았구요. 도심속의 커다란 절 조계사가 있어서 즐거운 하루였습니다. 

several sketches at Heungguksa Temple (흥국사) in Goyang City

This autumn I visited Heungguksa Temple twice for temple sketching. The temple is not so far from my village and access road is pretty smooth to approach. In the precincts of the temple,The yellow chrysanthemums were in full glory all over the place and I was fascinated by the scenic beauty of the colorful fall leaves around the temple. A number of temple buildings, including Yaksajeon (1686~),were well arranged harmoniously combined with one another surrounding the courtyard. 

Sketching the traditional architecture is very helpful for me to develop the sense of proportion. 

the scenery in the foreground, pen and watercolor

Yaksajeon, pen and watercolor

ascending the stone steps toward the courtyard, pen and watercolor

the front view of Seolbupjeon (mitajeon), brush pen 

the side view of Seolbupjeon, pen and watercolor

Gugrakjeon, pen and watercolor

outdoor coffee stand as a resting place, pen and watercolor

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( 21 x 29.6cm sketchbook )

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흥국사는 서울 근교의 가까운 사찰로 넓고 아늑한 분위기를 지닌 고찰입니다. 

완만한 사찰 진입로 주변과 평탄한 경내 건물들을 돌며 스케치하기에 좋습니다. 

높낮이의 자연스러운 흐름, 단절과 이음사이의 분위기, 형태의 구성미.... 

전통건축 스케치는 비례, 대칭, 균형, 조화~~그릴수록 도움이 되는 훌륭한 소재입니다. 

pencil sketches at church and temple

A man was calling at the resting place in Jongno catholic church. 

 Marian garden at the church

It was rainy yesterday. I could sketch one sitting under the eaves having hot baked cake bought in the tent you could see in the sketch. It was really delicious.

8B pencil, 17.5 x 27.5 cm

The temple was more beautiful by colorful flower in chrysanthemum festival.

Women were praying.

Yesterday It was rainy a little. I sketched two at the Jongno catholic church. I walked down the Jongno way and dropped in the Jogyesa temple. There, unexpectedly I could be in the world of chrysanthemum. By raindrops the flowers looked more beautiful and vivider. People including foreign tourists took photos in front of them. The temple is a good place for lots of people to take a rest even for a while. 

어제 종로 성당에서 스케치를 하고 종로를 거쳐 광화문쪽으로 걸었습니다. 옅은 비가 오니 도시가 운치있게 바뀌더군요. 조계사를 지나칠 수 없어 들렀습니다. 늘 신도와 관광객으로 붐비며 예불이 끊이지 않는듯합니다. 요즘 입시를 앞두고 더더욱 그러한듯하구요. 뜻하지 않게 국화축제로 경내는 장관이었어요. 수많은 꽃송이에 신도들의 바램이 깃들어있겠지요. 도심속의 훌륭한 휴식처임에 틀림없습니다. 

40th World Wide SketchCrawl at Jogyesa Temple, Seoul

 One Pillar Gate ( main gate of Jogyesa Temple), pen and watercolor

 Daewoongjeon building (Main Buddha Hall), pen and watercolor

 Buddha Statue in Daewoongjeon, pencil and watercolor

 Templestay Building across the street viewed from One Pillar Gate, pen and watercolor

 The 8 angle and 10 story Stone Statue, pen and watercolor

 Contemporary buildings around Jogyesa Temple, pen and watercolor

               Temple office and old fashioned neighboring buildings, pen and black ink

Bosingak Belfry at the corner of the Jongno crossing near Jogyesa Temple, 

pen and pastel

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( 21 X 29.6cm sketchbook )

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It was rainy and inclement weather, I joined in 40th World Wide SketchCrawl with Seoul sketchers around Jogyesa Temple located in downtown Seoul. Jogyesa Temple is an oasis of spiritual peace in the heart of the bustling metropolis. There are some historic cultural properties including traditional Korean architectures. Along the street around Jogyesa are many Buddhist specialty shops and some colorful facilities related to Buddhism. The traditional space in urban center is very interesting for our urban skechers. I sketched various sceneries here and there, looking around the peaceful temple.

도심사찰은 복잡하고 생동감 넘치는 현대도시에서 오아시스 같이 정서를 맑게 해 줍니다.
옛 것과 오늘이 공존하는 도시의 모습은 어반 스케쳐들에게 많은 흥미와 매력을 제공하는데, 특히 4대문 안의 문화재와 풍물들은 마르지 않는 스케치 소재라 할 수 있습니다.
새로 참여하신 분들을 환영하며~~신선한 스케치와 더불어 많은 활약을 기대합니다.

some sketches around Jogyesa Temple, Seoul

One Pillar Gate (main gate of Jogyesa Temple), pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Daewoongjeon building (Main Buddha Hall), pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Daewoogjeon viewed from main gate, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Paradise Hall (Amita Buddha Hall) under repairs, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm 

The 8 angle and 10 story Stone Stupa, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Buddha Statue in Daewoongjeon, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Baby Buddha Statue and offering box, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Memorial Hall of Buddhist Culture & History of Korean Buddhism, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm 

Templestay Building across the street, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Ujeongchongguk( Central Post Office,1884), pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

Statue of Min Yeong-Hwan, patriot,minister of the Korean Empire, 21 x 29.6cm

The Portrait Shrine of Yi Saek(牧隱), pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

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A few days ago, I visited Jogyesa Temple located in the middle of Seoul. Jogyesa does not give off the solemn and traditional air of the other temples located deep in the mountains. But because it is located within the heart of the city, the public transportation is so convenient, and well combined with the sceneries of the old city Seoul. Maybe another interesting place in town where nature is present is a temple.

I sketched some colorful sceneries here and there delightfully around crowded precints of the temple.