Classical foundations. Contemporary expression
Art education rooted in 15 years of studio and lived, professional practice.
For artists ready to create contemporary work that stands out.
At Rosso Art School, you’ll study classical portraiture — and how to push it through material experimentation and exploration. This method, developed over 15 years of studio practice, has helped hundreds of artists move beyond imitation into work that feels authentic, compelling, and exhibition-ready.
Whether you’re a realist painter seeking more freedom, an abstract painter looking for structure, or at the beginning of your journey, the method meets you where you are — and challenges you to go further.
THE METHOD EXPLAINED — A Three-Part Journey
Realism
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Mastering drawing, structure, and classical portraiture painting.
Abstraction
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Explore materials & Experiment with mixed media and abstract grounds.
Integration
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Merging both worlds to develop each artist’s own expressive voice.
Here’s How You Can Learn With Me
Through online programs, in-person workshops, or private coaching, I guide you step by step through a structured yet flexible approach — supporting your growth as an artist through stimulating studio challenges, not theory alone.
COURSES
Online Courses
Learn the complete method through structured online programs—from anywhere in the world. Master classical foundations, then push them through material exploration and integration.
Choose from:
START — Classical Portraiture
COMPLETE—The full method
MASTER PATH—Complete Method+ live classes
IN-PERSON
Art Retreats & Workshops
Join immersive workshops and art retreats for hands-on guidance, live demonstrations, and direct feedback.
Work alongside other artists in inspiring locations while diving deep into the method.
COACHING
One-on-One Learning
Work directly with Rosso through fully personalized coaching.
Refine your technique, strengthen your creative process, and develop a clear plan for your practice—whether building a cohesive body of work, preparing for exhibitions, or finding new direction.
One Method.
Thousands of Possibilities.
Hi, I'm Rosso
a London-based painter and founder of the school.
After more than sixteen years of professional studio practice — alongside exhibitions, awards, and years of teaching — I began to notice a pattern: many artists weren’t lacking talent or discipline, but a method they could actually use when painting became difficult.
I had spent years developing a way of working rooted in classical realism — not as a style to imitate, but as a structure to think with — and then deliberately testing it through material experimentation, risk, and real studio problem-solving.
I began sharing this approach in 2018, both in person and online. As the demand grew through my community of over 190K followers on Instagram, it became clear that this work needed a dedicated home.
In 2024, I founded Rosso Art School to bring everything I’d learned through years of painting and teaching into a clear, practice-led framework artists could return to again and again.
In less than a year, over 200 artists have enrolled in the school, alongside more than 500 students who have attended my workshops and courses in person.
The school is proudly supported by Cass Art, Michael Harding Paints, and ProArte Brushes, and continues to grow into an international community of artists who value structure and skill — but are ready to challenge them.
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What Our Students Are Saying
Since the official launch in 2024, over 200 artists from around the world have joined Rosso Art School — and their growth, feedback, and paintings have become an essential part of how this school continues to evolve. Here’s what they’re saying:
Nicky Stefanelli (California)
"Rosso is able to work individually with each person and gets a feeling for what your strengths are and help you improve in places where you are struggling"
Maria Gabriela S. (NY)
"Many thanks for making me see and understanding painting"
Fritz Forstner (Germany)
I really appreciate all the content you are putting in to your art school . I’m still on the drawing realism section as I’m savouring every morsel of information and I can’t believe how much I’ve learnt so far and how you have motivated and excited me to work hard and experiment. When I’m not doing the art I’m thinking about it !
Before you leave... Download a Free Resource
Here's my Portrait Process Guide — a practical, illustrated resource that walks you through the three key stages of painting a portrait:
Sketching, Modelling, and Finishing.
It also includes a selection of masterwork analyses, showing how great painters approached the same stages in their own process.
Whether you’re self-taught or already experienced, this guide will bring clarity and direction to your next portrait.
DOWNLOAD HERE
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