Came across this statue a while ago and was really excited to work from it. I’ve been looking for more Korean or East Asian figures to do but I’m always struggling with how to depict them because they are so stylized in portraits and it makes it difficult to tell which features are stylized and which are distinct. If you know of any, please drop them in the comments!.Sejong the Great (1397 – 1450) was the fourth king of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He is known for some major accomplishments during his reign, including creating and promoting the Korean alphabet. He encouraged advancements in science and technology, and introduced measures to stimulate economic growth. His reign also included fighting Japanese pirates to the south as well as dispatching military campaigns to the north. Sejong is honored with this very large statue in Gwanghwamun Plaza, Seoul.
Left Portrait base: Public Domain. Right Portrait base: iStock Photo. Created using Photoshop.
