Korean Caricature Artists’ Sketchbook | Insadong Ssamziegil

Insadong · Beautiful Caricature Seoul

What makes one hand-drawn portrait feel different from another? Our artists explore expressions, line and colour in their regular practice. This selection comes from the September 2026 study gallery introduced with our Insadong Ssamziegil studio.

An expression begins with observation

The portrait studies show different ways to approach a face: emphasised features, a steady gaze or a recognisable hairstyle. Looking closely at those choices is one way to think about how you would like to appear in a drawing.

An expressive portrait study
An expressive portrait study
A character-focused portrait study
A character-focused portrait study
A portrait study with dark hair
A portrait study with dark hair

Colour changes the atmosphere

Flowers, layered colour and softer shading bring another mood to a portrait. The gallery shows some of the visual ideas our artists explored in their practice work.

A floral colour study
A floral colour study
A portrait with a floral background
A portrait with a floral background

From portrait studies to playful illustration

Other examples use illustrated characters, bold colours or a softer treatment of a couple. Browse the range and notice whether you are drawn to expressive lines, gentle colour or a more playful feeling.

A playful illustrated portrait study
A playful illustrated portrait study
A curly-haired character in soft colour
A curly-haired character in soft colour
A softly coloured couple illustration
A softly coloured couple illustration
A portrait study using bold colours
A portrait study using bold colours

Talk with the studio about your own portrait

These works are practice examples. For a visit, ask which artist and drawing options are available at your chosen studio, and confirm the current price and time needed.

At Insadong, Beautiful Caricature is on Ssamziegil’s second floor by the entrance. Bring an idea or a reference image to help explain the expression and atmosphere you would like.

Studio location & enquiries

Beautiful Caricature · Ssamziegil entrance, 2nd floor, 44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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