"The Soul of Asia"

Hi from Seoul! I am here for the week exploring this massive city with a population of over 20 million people. Usually, I like to do some research before I arrive in a new place but this time I didn't do anything and have been astounded. At the very least, I have enough ideas to keep me going for the next 6 months for painting.

Seoul is a really lovely place to visit. I've been really inspired from the gingko trees which line the streets to the embroideries of the textiles and the architecture both old and new. Hope you enjoy the posts this week from Korea! (and I even don't mind the occasional kimchee).

Jogye Buddhist Temple

Detail of carved wooden shutters

Glorious lanterns

Lucky Buddha with offerings

Handpainted patterns on temple roofs

Gyeongbok Palace

Ceiling Mural

Palace Guards

Changing of the guards

Love the colour of these wooden doors

Love the patterns on the walls

Detail

Antique Textiles in the Folk Museum

Gorgeous Antique Embroidered Pillows

Gingko Tree