some sketches at Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongno-gu,Seoul

By Lee Yong-hwan in Seoul, Korea

 a scenery of Bukchon Hanok Village at Gahoe-dong, pen and watercolor

 small shops and vintage cafe along the street , pen and watercolor

Gahoe-dong Catholic Church, pen and watercolor

 Anguk Zen Center, pen and watercolor

 Andong Presbyterian Church, pen and watercolor

 Constitutional Court of Korea, pen and watercolor, 18 x 29.6cm

a construction materials shop, pen and watercolor

 gallery buildings renovated recently, pencil and watercolor

a scenery of Gye-dong around Hyndai Motor Company,  pen and watercolor

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( 21 x 29.6cm sketchbook )

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Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village has been a traditional residential district for more than 600 years of the history of Seoul. This village is the city’s last neighborhood with a high concentration of traditional residences, called Hanok (Korean house).

Today, many of these Hanoks reform and operate as cultural centers, galleries, guest houses, restaurants, and tea house, providing an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture. Nevertheless, this historic village is well preserved by Seoul Metropolitan Policy, and lots of traditional Hanoks and new buildings coexist side by side harmoniously.

A few days ago, I enjoyed walking along the interesting street of Bukchon Village and sketching the colorful buidings and streetscapes.