some sketches at Korean Orthodox Church located at Ahyeon-dong, Seoul

viewed from the approach, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

a scenery around the church, pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm

a complete view of the Korean Orthodox Church, pen and watercolor, 24.5 x 35.2cm

a near view of the church, pen and watercolor, 24.5 x 35.2cm

a Russian cute girl, pen, 21 x 29.6cm

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The Korean Orthodox Church (St. Nicholas Orthodox Church) is an Eastern Orthodox church in Korea. Built in a Greek style, although not that big, the church’s oxidized copper-green dome and matching cross are easily noticeable from the approach and the surroundings. Though it was a bit cold and windy on the street, inside the courtyard of the church it was shiny and seemed to be so peaceful. I sketched the elegant and beautiful church here and there in earnest.

New participants are welcome to join our Seoul urban sketchers! Thanks.

Sketches at Korean Orthodox Church(St. Nicholas Orthodox Church) located at Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Sketches drawn by new comer, Hwang Hwa-suk(황화숙)

on location sketch

Watercolor on brown paper. Around St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Ahyeon-dong, Seoul.

on location sketch

Watercolor on brown paper. Around St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Ahyeon-dong, Seoul.

on location sketch

Watercolor on brown paper. Around St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Ahyeon-dong, Seoul.

At Korean Orthodox Church(St.Nicholas Orthodox Church)

Today's weather was windy and cold. But sky was beautiful.

I found new place because of today's sketch.

And  it was nice to meet new comers.Thank you.

Sketches at Korean Orthodox Church(St. Nicholas Orthodox Church) located at Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

church seen from Mapo street

church building 

a woman holding her baby in front of entrance of the church

street scene nearby the church

view seen through the narrow back way in village near the church

inside the church

Jeong Anna, 7 years old came to church with her Russian mother.

Jeong Anna

Anna's friend

Anna's friend

New comer, Hwang Hwa-suk

New comer, Choi Seung-won

sketch with acrylics on wood undergoing by Choi Seung-won

YH Lee

It was windy and cold in the morning. But inside the church the weather was rather warm and shiny. The church was near from the Aeogae Station, Subway No. 5. It looked beautiful and has calm atmosphere surrounded by village houses. Today two new participants have come. Welcome so much! Hope you to join us as often as you can! Thank you all!

GYE SEONG girls'high school

iteawon islam temple view

                                                           size : A4 .  Pentel Tradio pen
                                                                    by park ji woong

Around Dongguk University

Jang chung Church

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Shilla Hotel

Jang Chung Gymnasium

Quick sketches

 시청앞을지나며

버스를기다리며

겨울나무

한강

여의도에서

sketches at Jongno street

Flower shop in Jongno 3-ga street

I was walking from Jongno 5-ga street to Jongno 1-ga. Though the weather was still cold, the bunches of colorful flower caught my eye. I walked into the narrow alley. The shop had no space but was attached on wall of the building. A nice looking old man kept carrying flower from other place to display. 'What are you doing?" he asked. "I'm drawing your beautiful shop." I replied. Fragrance of small shop spreaded all around the streets.

I saw these trees on pots which were decorated with Korean National flags. When I passed the place by bus I thought they're national flower, the hibiscus, Mugunghwa. The pots located in front of Samilmun of Seoul Tapgol Park, where the Statement of Independence was announced on March 1st, 1919.

view seen from Samsung Tower Building locates at Jongno 1-ga crossroads

View seen from Samsung Tower Building, Bosingak locates left.

19 x 26 cm sketchbook

Jongno streets have been carrying important roles in political, economical, social sides in Seoul since Lee Dynasty. The streets keep developing endlessly preserving tradition and accepting changes. I love Jongno!