Yim Mau-Kun Art Academy

Why Trust Yim Mau-Kun's Courses?

Yim Mau-Kun is a renowned artist and educator specializing in portrait, narrative, and landscape painting. His work blends technical precision with emotional depth, shaped by his experiences during the Cultural Revolution and extensive travels. Yim offers a variety courses and resources, including online video tutorials, original artworks, and publications. His offerings cater to artists of all skill levels, providing an opportunity to explore classical techniques and develop a unique artistic voice.

Full Drawing Courses

$149

The Art of Human Form

Course
19 Lessons

Master the art of human figure drawing with this comprehensive learning course by renowned artist Yim Mau-Kun. Combining process image sets, full-length demonstration videos, and a structured drawing course, this collection provides everything you need to refine your skills and achieve mastery.

$199

The 5-Step Classical Drawing Method

Course
26 Lessons

Learn to draw across five genres: Cast Drawing, Still Life, Head, Portrait, and Human Figure. Using tools like pencil and charcoal, you'll master key drawing principles, build precision, and develop your unique artistic style. This course focuses on artistic expression, not photo-realism, providing a solid foundation for lifelong growth in drawing and other mediums.

$489
$29/mo or $249/yr (Free 3-day trial)

The Master’s Studio Membership - Unlimited Access

Course
1 Lesson
Includes 12 additional products

Purchase unlimited access to the Master’s Studio teaching archive by contemporary master 冉茂芹 (Yim Mau-Kun). Choose between three options - $29 per month, $249 per year, or for a one-time payment of $489 you unlock lifetime, unlimited access. 購買當代大師冉茂芹「大師工作室」教學檔案的無限使用權。您可選擇三種方案——每月 $29、美年 $249，或一次性支付 $489，即可解鎖終身無限使用權。

Includes 12 additional products

Individual Drawing Modules

$49

Human Figure Drawing: Process Image Collection

Download
7 files

Featuring 5 sets of high-res process images, this bundle guides you through each stage of figure drawing - gesture, structure, proportion, and shading. Includes dynamic poses, plus bonus anatomy studies to enhance your understanding of human form. Perfect for artists, students, and enthusiasts looking to refine their skills with professional-quality references.

$59

The 5-Step Classical Drawing Method Step 1: Classical Bust Study

Course
4 Lessons

110 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming 2 Videos – 55 minutes each with English subtitles

$59

The 5-Step Classical Drawing Method Step 2: Still Life Drawing

Course
4 Lessons

110 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming 2 Videos – 55 minutes each with English subtitles

$59

The 5-Step Classical Drawing Method Step 3: Head Drawing

Course
4 Lessons

110 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming 2 Videos – 55 minutes each with English subtitles

$59

The 5-Step Classical Drawing Method Step 4: Portrait Drawing

Course
4 Lessons

110 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming 2 Videos – 55 minutes each with English subtitles

$59

The 5-Step Classical Drawing Method Step 5: Human Figure Drawing

Course
4 Lessons

110 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming 2 Videos – 55 minutes each with English subtitles

$489
$29/mo or $249/yr (Free 3-day trial)

The Master’s Studio Membership - Unlimited Access

Course
1 Lesson
Includes 12 additional products

Purchase unlimited access to the Master’s Studio teaching archive by contemporary master 冉茂芹 (Yim Mau-Kun). Choose between three options - $29 per month, $249 per year, or for a one-time payment of $489 you unlock lifetime, unlimited access. 購買當代大師冉茂芹「大師工作室」教學檔案的無限使用權。您可選擇三種方案——每月 $29、美年 $249，或一次性支付 $489，即可解鎖終身無限使用權。

Includes 12 additional products

Full Oil Painting Courses

$99

Small Oil Painting

Course
16 Lessons

A focused course series designed to help you develop strong color sense, compositional judgment, and expressive brushwork through small-format oil paintings.

$199

The 4-Step Classical Oil Painting Method

Course
21 Lessons

Master the art of oil painting with Yim Mau-Kun’s 4-Step Oil Painting Course! This structured program guides you through a proven step-by-step approach to creating lifelike and expressive paintings. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, you'll learn essential techniques in composition, values, color mixing, and brushwork—all from a master artist. Elevate your skills and bring your paintings to life!

$49

The Anatomy of a Portrait Painting

Course
6 Lessons

Figure drawing is often considered the "most advanced game of drawing", a discipline where the artist endeavors to capture the "heavenly artwork" of the human body. The complexity of our bones and muscles, combined with the infinite variety of poses, can feel daunting to a beginner. Yet, this intricate process becomes accessible when broken down into a series of foundational principles.

$489
$29/mo or $249/yr (Free 3-day trial)

The Master’s Studio Membership - Unlimited Access

Course
1 Lesson
Includes 12 additional products

Purchase unlimited access to the Master’s Studio teaching archive by contemporary master 冉茂芹 (Yim Mau-Kun). Choose between three options - $29 per month, $249 per year, or for a one-time payment of $489 you unlock lifetime, unlimited access. 購買當代大師冉茂芹「大師工作室」教學檔案的無限使用權。您可選擇三種方案——每月 $29、美年 $249，或一次性支付 $489，即可解鎖終身無限使用權。

Includes 12 additional products

Individual Oil Painting Modules

$99

Mastering Portraiture: Looking Back

Course
10 Lessons

Learn classical oil painting techniques from master artist Yim Mau-Kun. This course features a full portrait demonstration with dual-camera views of the canvas and palette, plus real-time commentary on structure, color, and expression. Perfect for intermediate to advanced painters looking to deepen their skills and understanding of timeless portrait art. Includes lifetime access and downloadable course notes.

$69

Mastering Portraiture: Rendering Dark Skin Under Warm Lighting

Course
10 Lessons

Transform your portrait painting skills with Mastering Portraiture: Rendering Dark Skin Under Warm Lighting, a comprehensive online course led by the renowned artist Yim Mau-Kun. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this course offers invaluable techniques, live demonstrations, and artistic insights to help you create lifelike and expressive oil portraits.

$79

The 4-Step Classical Oil Painting Method Step 1: Still Life Oil Painting

Course
4 Lessons

220 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming Fish – part 1 Fish – part 2 Flower – part 1 Flower – part 2

$129

The 4-Step Classical Oil Painting Method Step 2: Plein Air Landscape Painting

Course
4 Lessons

220 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming Guandu Plain Pigeon House Tumbling Waves – part 1 Tumbling Waves – part 2

$69

The 4-Step Classical Oil Painting Method Step 3: Portrait Oil Painting

Course
4 Lessons

110 minutes of instructions and 120 minutes of demonstration on portrait painting via online streaming.

$69

The 4-Step Classical Oil Painting Method Step 4: Human Figure Oil Painting

Course
2 Lessons

110 minutes of instructions and demonstration via online streaming

$49

The Anatomy of a Portrait Painting

Course
6 Lessons

Figure drawing is often considered the "most advanced game of drawing", a discipline where the artist endeavors to capture the "heavenly artwork" of the human body. The complexity of our bones and muscles, combined with the infinite variety of poses, can feel daunting to a beginner. Yet, this intricate process becomes accessible when broken down into a series of foundational principles.

$489
$29/mo or $249/yr (Free 3-day trial)

The Master’s Studio Membership - Unlimited Access

Course
1 Lesson
Includes 12 additional products

Purchase unlimited access to the Master’s Studio teaching archive by contemporary master 冉茂芹 (Yim Mau-Kun). Choose between three options - $29 per month, $249 per year, or for a one-time payment of $489 you unlock lifetime, unlimited access. 購買當代大師冉茂芹「大師工作室」教學檔案的無限使用權。您可選擇三種方案——每月 $29、美年 $249，或一次性支付 $489，即可解鎖終身無限使用權。

Includes 12 additional products