sketches at Korea University, Seoul

Main Hall, landmark of the campus square (본관)

Central Library of Korea University (중앙도서관)

Hae-song Law Library (해송 기념 법학 도서관)

Business School (경영본관)

KU-Lyceum (Institute for Continuing Education) 

(고려대 라이시움-평생교육원)

Anam Hospital (의료원-안암병원)

Hana Square and Science Library (하나 스퀘어 및 과학도서관)

International Center for Converging Technology (미래융합기술관)

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( pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm sketchbook )

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Last week for two days, I dropped in Korea University Anam Campus (고려대학교 안암캠퍼스) that is my alma mater. Korea University, established in 1905, is widely known as one of the oldest, largest and top-ranked universities in Korea. The campus is located in Anam-dong near the downtown Seoul, and is well arranged in a colorful and natural setting of old and new buildings harmonized with the surrounding environment. On
entering the campus, I was impressed with its stately stone architecture, new intelligent
buildings, sprawling lawns, seasonal trees and natural flora, and so on.
I sketched colorful sceneries here and there around the broad campus, enjoying beautiful fall leaves pleasantly. While sketching some familiar buildings existed from my college days, I was lost in old memories for some time.
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푸르른 녹지와 주거단지로 둘러싸인 고려대학교 안암캠퍼스~~
오랜 석조 건축물과 다양한 현대식 건물들이 조화를 이루며
접근성과 쾌적성을 고루 갖춘 활기찬 스케치 장소입니다.

musician drawings on autumn days

Oh Yu-hyeon and Woo Dong-myeong

Oksu Sajinkwan (옥수 사진관), 

Kim Dae-hong, Hong Seung-hyeon, Park Hye-min

Kim Jang-ho, No Gyeong-bo from left, 

A 4

Yi Yumi, Jazz singer

Drummer Choi Yo-seop, A 4

Jo Jeong-hyeon Quintet, 

Choi In-hwan, Jo jeong-hyeon, Choi Yo-seop, Lee Yong-seok, Lim Seul-gi from left,

A 4

On fine autumn days I enjoyed outdoor or indoor concerts which were held at noon in downtown such as Gwanghwamun and Seoul city hall. It was a very valuable time for me to sketch them hearing nice music. Practicing drawing their poses I could learn tips one by one. Complicated musical instruments are still difficult huddle to me. Though hard it's an exciting experience anyhow.

요즘 여기 저기에서 열렸던 음악 공연을 많이 그려보았습니다. 복잡한, 유려한 악기들이야 여전히 어렵지만 해나가면서 요령도 좀 생깁니다. 연주자들의 다양한 모습을 보고 특색있는 음악도 들으면서 스케치도 할 수 있는 작은 음악회가 더없이 소중하게 느껴집니다. 

several sketches at Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul

Yun Family's House in Ogin-dong (옥인동 윤씨 가옥)

Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil in Jegi-dong (제기동 해풍 부원군 윤택영 재실)

Min Family's House Sarangchae in Gwanhun-dong (관훈동 민씨 가옥 사랑채)

Main Entrance of Namsangol Hanok Village (정문)

quick sketch viewed from main plaza (천우각 앞 광장)

Taekwondo performance in front of Cheonugak Pavilion (천우각)

a demonstration of smashing pine boards during the jump (발차기 송판 격파)

Straw Craft Demonstration Show (전통 짚공예 시연)

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( pen and watercolor, 21 x 29.6cm sketchbook )

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Last weekend, I joined with World Wide SketchCrawl party on Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골 한옥마을) at the northern foot of Namsan Mountain in downtown Seoul. This peaceful village is a wonderful spot to encounter traditional Korean culture for Koreans and foreign visitors. The Hanok Village contains many architectural styles of traditional buildings representing different regions and lifestyles across the nation, including thatch-roofed farmer's houses, a mansion for the noble class, a provincial government office and so on. Lots of cultural programs and traditional events including Korean martial art Taekwondo performance were held in and outdoors with crowded citizens and tourists. 

I sketched several works here and there in the beautiful village enjoying the autumn festival for two days on October 24 and 25.

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남산골 한옥마을은  옛 정취와 삶을 훈훈하게 체험할 수 있는 도심의 쉼터입니다.

전통 주거와 풍물을 한 곳에 모아 조상들의 모습을 오늘의 일상에 비쳐 봅니다.

5년전 한옥마을 스케치했던 기억을 살려 그때 못 그린 새로운 정경들을 그리다 보니

스케치크롤 다음날인 일요일까지 이어서 한옥마을 스케치를 하였습니다.