sketches around Seokparang, Korean traditional restaurant, Hongji-dong, Seoul

Seokparang restaurant building, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

 main gate of Seokparang inside the precincts, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the backyard of Seokparang, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor 

view from above, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor 

Seokpajeong Villa, Cultural Property, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

Italian restaurant “Stone Hill”, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the whole view of Seokparang and Seokpajeong Villa, 18 x 29.6cm, 

pen and watercolor

a scene viewed from the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the surrounding buildings across the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

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The other day I visited Seokparang, located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain, Hongji-dong in downtown Seoul. Seokparang’s architecture, known as the ” Villa of Daewongun” was originally part of the Seokpajeong Villa that is Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No.23.  The beautiful gardens around the restaurant and ancient buildings are attractive with colorful autumn leaves. Within the historic site Italian restaurant “Stone Hill”, located upper side of Seokparang, is a sightly spot to visitors.

 I sketched around the historic building and the pretty restaurant here and there, besides, the street scenes.