--- product_id: 42628757 title: "Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head" price: "AED 188" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42628757-lessons-in-masterful-portrait-drawing-a-classical-approach-to-drawing store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head **Price:** AED 188 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head - **How much does it cost?** AED 188 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42628757-lessons-in-masterful-portrait-drawing-a-classical-approach-to-drawing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Draw the best portraits with form and spirit. Drawing techniques from a master! Mau-Kun Yim learned to draw as the Old Masters did and believes that to render the essence of life in portrait drawing, one must continue to pursue the old ways. This philosophy and methodology relies on a holistic approach to observation, analysis and critical-thinking honed through time and patience. • Start with a solid foundation - Classical bust drawing is a must. These lessons aid in constructing volume in your drawing and introduce concepts of structure. • Move on to sketching - The best way to train your observation skills. Anatomy, value and state of mind are the focus of these lessons. • 12 step-by-step tutorials put it all together - Form and spirit combine along with more clearly defined details to bring life and dimension to your portraits. • An extensive gallery of beautifully and classically executed portraits, figures, sketches and busts serves as inspiration. Review: Useful inspirational reference and guide for portrait artists - I purchased this book several months ago and have been consulting it for advice and inspiration. I thoroughly enjoyed Mau-Kun Yim's philosophy and approach to drawing the portrait, particularly on how he broke down the concepts and related everything to building a house, i.e. from blueprint, foundation, all the way to finishing. I also appreciate how he emphasized the importance of re-discovering the traditional principles of proportion, anatomy, perspective, light, and value - and that drawing is also painting without color. I also like that he showed step-by-step demonstrations of portraits of certain individuals wherein he shares nuggets of information regarding the type of pencil to use at different stages, planar and linear advice, transitions, and the like. Over all I think that it is a very inspirational and good book, one that does not focus heavily on the "technicalities" of constructing a head, but rather the "essentials" and the motivations behind drawing the portrait. I wish Mr. Mau-Kun Yim would also write a similar book on oil painting and mixing colors. I would definitely purchase one if he did! Review: A treasure of a book... - This is a gorgeous book filled with beautifully photographed sensitive and exquisite drawings by the author. I am in awe of the stunning renderings in graphite and charcoal in this high quality, well made book. Mau-Kun Yim offers clear and valuable insights and examples of his approach to creating a portrait, but, as other reviewers have mentioned, it is not a step-by-step instructional or how-to book. For that reason, I think it is more suitable for the intermediate to advanced student, rather than beginner. No doubt about it, though, it is an inspiring treasure of a book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #658,378 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #135 in Art Portraits #222 in Human Figure Art (Books) #494 in Figure Drawing Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 399 Reviews | ## Images ![Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91E4T9NKiGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful inspirational reference and guide for portrait artists *by M***E on January 11, 2018* I purchased this book several months ago and have been consulting it for advice and inspiration. I thoroughly enjoyed Mau-Kun Yim's philosophy and approach to drawing the portrait, particularly on how he broke down the concepts and related everything to building a house, i.e. from blueprint, foundation, all the way to finishing. I also appreciate how he emphasized the importance of re-discovering the traditional principles of proportion, anatomy, perspective, light, and value - and that drawing is also painting without color. I also like that he showed step-by-step demonstrations of portraits of certain individuals wherein he shares nuggets of information regarding the type of pencil to use at different stages, planar and linear advice, transitions, and the like. Over all I think that it is a very inspirational and good book, one that does not focus heavily on the "technicalities" of constructing a head, but rather the "essentials" and the motivations behind drawing the portrait. I wish Mr. Mau-Kun Yim would also write a similar book on oil painting and mixing colors. I would definitely purchase one if he did! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A treasure of a book... *by D***N on September 22, 2018* This is a gorgeous book filled with beautifully photographed sensitive and exquisite drawings by the author. I am in awe of the stunning renderings in graphite and charcoal in this high quality, well made book. Mau-Kun Yim offers clear and valuable insights and examples of his approach to creating a portrait, but, as other reviewers have mentioned, it is not a step-by-step instructional or how-to book. For that reason, I think it is more suitable for the intermediate to advanced student, rather than beginner. No doubt about it, though, it is an inspiring treasure of a book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ if you have watched the Fine Art Academy videos on YouTube *by K***R on April 17, 2017* The Title is a little misleading, it says "Lessons in Masterful..." but it is not a set of lessons (like many of the Atelier books out there), but more of Yim's philosophy of drawing. In chapter two, he does go through his entire process, but it is a very broad overview. He never goes into details on how to actually draw, so if you are getting this to learn to draw, it is not for you. In fact, if you have watched the Fine Art Academy videos on YouTube, its pretty much a book version of that. The rest of the book is just more or less a repetition of the same thing; examples of Yim's work and a quick overview of his approach to each. While there are some tidbits in there (such as only using straight lines to block in) that are helpful, overall, this book appears to just be a quick product to sell Yim's work. Yet, that is the saving grace, and why I'm giving it four stars (instead of two for false advertising). The artwork is amazing. Even the block-ins that he demonstrates are beautiful, and the pictures are very large and very good reproductions. As an art book, it is easily worth the price. Bottom line, if you are looking for a real lesson book with detailed instruction, there are much better options available. However, if you enjoy drawing portraits and you are just looking for something to give you inspiration, or you are a fan of pencil portraiture, this book is well worth the money. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head - The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head - Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture (Volume 2) (For Artists, 2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42628757-lessons-in-masterful-portrait-drawing-a-classical-approach-to-drawing](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/42628757-lessons-in-masterful-portrait-drawing-a-classical-approach-to-drawing) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*