at the Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, Habjeongdong, Seoul

pen and watercolor, 24.3 x 35cm

pen and watercolor, 24.3 x 35cm

pen and oil pastel, 21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

pen and oil pastel,  21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

sketched a panoramic view looking at the sign board, oil pen, 21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor,  21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is one of the famous historical sites remaining in Korea. It's located on the banks of theHan River on the east side of the Yanghwa Ferry Point crossing, the top of a small cliff rises high. The construction of the Shrine began on 1966, the 100th anniversary of the Pyong-in Persecution, and was completed in 1967. 103 Saints were canonized on 1984.
A few days ago, I visited the Shrine and drew some sketches with a reverential attitude.

A fine day

               

   The Anglican church at Jung-Dong,Seoul

                                                                     

    The Cheonggyecheon

                                                                     

candles of the prayers at Jeoldu Martyr's Shrine, Habjeongdong, Seoul

32 x 24 cm, pen & watercolor

feature of the church looked upward from the passage, A 4, charcoal

So many candles were lit by the prayers beside the Saint Maria. The Jeoldu Martyr's Shrine was originated by the intense persecution on 1866. The martyrs died at the place for the belief. The church building was constructed on 1967. 103 Saints were canonized on 1984. Now many descendent believers go on a pilgrimage to remember the saints' martyrdom. . It became a season of entrance exam for university. Many of the flaming candles might be for the examinees, I guessed.

View from my kitchen

Some sketches at Gaemi Maeul, Hongjedong in Seoul

pen and watercolor, 24.3 x 35cm

pen and watercolor, 24.3 x 35cm

pen, soft pastel and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.5cm

oil pen, 21 x 29.5cm

4B pencil, 21 x 29.5cm

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The Gaemi Maeul(Ant Village) is famous for the beautiful village located on the hillside of Mt.Inwang. What is more, this village is favorably situated in downtown Seoul, so it's possible to sketch frequently for us. The weather was so fine, we could be enthusiastic over sketching all day with a rural atmosphere.

at gaemi maeul charcoal sketch

At Gaemi Maeul(Ant Village),Hongjedong,Seoul

charcoal sketch

charcoal sketch

ballpen sketch

ballpen sketch

At Gaemi Maeul, Hongjedong

sketches at Gaemi Maeul(Ant Village), Hongjedong, Seoul / Kim Hye-ran

The following drawing was drawn at Sungkyunkwan University on Sept. 3, 2011.

600th Anniversary Hall of Sungkyunkwan University

sketches at Gaemi Maeul(Ant Village), Hongjedong, Seoul / Eo Jin-i

The following three sketches were drawn in Seoul during last two weeks.

63 Building at Han Riverside

LG Twin Tower located at Yeouido, Yeongdeungpodong, Seoul

Seogang Bridge of Han River, Seoul

sketches at Gaemi Maeul(Ant Village), Hongjedong, Seoul

pencil, soft pastels, charcoal, A 4

It was a shiny day different from weather forecast. Nine sketchers participated in. How sincere the atmosphere of sketching was! Everybody indulged in sketching itself. Thank you all!

Gilsangsa