Yim Mau-Kun's drawings and paintings are built on a disciplined foundation of structure, proportion, light, shadow, and artistic presence. Begin with the free 5-Step Classical Drawing Method guide.
Monumental works that reflect history, faith, and the human spirit.
Portraits and scenes of life, observed with sincerity and painted with mastery.
Explore More WorksEvery painting has a story. Discover the journeys, struggles, and inspirations behind the work.
Set in darkness and turbulence, this work captures the struggle that precedes arrival.
A presence reconstructed from history — the figure who left no widely recognized portrait.
A work shaped over nearly two decades, centered on psychological tension rather than action.
Many early works were lost during the Cultural Revolution. What remains are fragments — traces of a young artist finding his path.
Study Yim Mau-Kun's classical drawing and oil painting method — online from anywhere, or in person in Taipei.
Yim Mau-Kun's complete classical method — structure, proportion, planar analysis, value, likeness — structured into a progressive online curriculum for serious students around the world.
Explore the Online AcademyFor students in Taiwan, Yim continues to teach in person at Twin Bridge Teaching Studio. Weekly classes offer direct instruction, demonstration, and critique — the disciplined studio practice behind his method.
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Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing presents Yim Mau-Kun's classical approach to portrait drawing — structure, proportion, value, likeness, and artistic expression. It is a valuable companion for students who want to understand the foundation behind his teaching.
Key techniques like block-in, planar analysis, and mastering likeness — the foundation of great portraiture.
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The interplay of firm and soft edges — life and depth in realistic drawing.
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From research and character studies to the final canvas — epic narrative works.
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Whether you seek to study under a master, view available works, or explore the language of realist painting — your journey begins here.
