Are you looking to elevate your portrait painting skills? Do you want to learn time-honored techniques from a master artist?
Introducing “Looking Back” – a comprehensive 210-minute oil portrait painting course by Yim Mau-Kun, one of the most respected portrait painters and art educators.
This course offers a rare opportunity to observe and learn from Mr. Yim’s full painting process, captured from two camera angles for an in-depth view of his technique. You'll gain insight into his approach to form, brushwork, color relationships, and artistic philosophy.
Dual-Camera Setup for Complete Clarity
You’ll see two synchronized video angles throughout the course:
One camera follows the canvas and painting demonstration.
The second camera focuses on Mr. Yim’s palette, so you can observe how he mixes color for each and every stroke.
Real-Time Color Observation & Mixing
During the demonstration, Mr. Yim shares his insights on:
How to observe subtle color shifts in skin, hair, and background.
How to adjust warm and cool tones to create depth and atmosphere.
Why premixed "flesh tones" should be avoided, and how to create more nuanced mixtures from scratch.
You don’t just watch him paint—you understand why he makes each decision.
Strong Foundations & Structure
Blocking in major shapes and proportions.
Understanding head and shoulder anatomy for accuracy and volume.
Skin Tones & Harmonious Color
Practical methods for mixing luminous and realistic flesh tones.
Managing color temperature to reflect natural lighting and form.
Brushwork, Edges & Finishing
When and how to use painterly brushstrokes.
Creating form and depth through controlled edges and value transitions.
Expression, Gesture & Character
How to move beyond resemblance to capture the soul and spirit of the model.
The final steps of adjusting the painting after the model session ends.
Intermediate and advanced students of portrait painting
Professional artists seeking to refine classical oil techniques
Art educators and lifelong learners interested in master-level training
Anyone who wants to see a master’s painting and palette process in real time
Full-Length Painting Demonstration Videos
Watch every stage of the process, from the first lines of the drawing to the final signature.
Two-Camera View
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how brushstrokes and color mixing work together to shape the portrait.
Instructor Commentary Throughout
Mr. Yim shares his thought process on shape, tone, color, and composition as he paints.
Course Notes
A guide summarizing key techniques and concepts for easy reference.
Bonus
Downloadable Step-by-Step Process Images
Lifetime Access
Learn at your own pace, revisit techniques, and continue developing your skill long after your first viewing.
Watch Mr. Yim’s hand at work, his palette in motion, and the portrait come to life before your eyes.
If you've ever wanted to stand beside a master artist as he paints and explains, this is your chance.
Introductory Price: $99
Discover the depth, discipline, and beauty behind timeless portrait painting techniques with Yim Mau-Kun.
Yim Mau-Kun is a globally respected master artist with expertise across multiple painting genres, including still life, landscape, portraiture, and figure painting.
A Master of Classical & Contemporary Techniques
Yim Mau-Kun blends traditional oil painting techniques with a unique modern touch.
Decades of Teaching & Artistic Excellence
With years of experience teaching worldwide, his structured approach simplifies even the most complex painting techniques.
A Passion for Helping Artists Grow
His goal is not just to teach painting but to train students to see and think like a master artist.
This course condenses his lifetime of knowledge into an accessible, easy-to-follow learning experience - one you won’t find anywhere else!
Yim’s portraits not only convey likeness in appearance, but also likeness in expression and spirit. His nudes are vivacious, realistic figures with rich facial expressions. The delicate shape and texture of the body generate a mellow and romantic ambiance.”
Beautiful paintings like Lady in Shimmering Light, by Yim Mau-kun, … transcend time and distance. Though Mau-kun has lived all of his 64 years in the Far East, this stunning work features a classic quality that crosses geographic and cultural boundaries…. There is, after all, no need for a translator when it comes to brilliant brushstrokes and powerful compositions.”
Perhaps the most striking element to Master Yim’s painting and drawing is the use of light, which infuses his art with a sense of hopefulness; a feeling of lightness and emotional connection with the subject. This connection is magnified when color is present, and Master Yim’s understanding of color in its tactile use and symbolic relationship embody his subjects with a welcoming aura that allows the viewer to approach his work without inhibition.”
I think Yim Mau-Kun’s work is amazing. I am a painter/draughtsman and a teacher. I have a great love for work that is both filled with knowledge of the old masters and unique at the same time. I believe your work has both.”
Includes lifetime access to all video lessons and course materials.