Welcome to the school for
the contemporary figurative artist.
This is a school built on one core idea: realism and abstraction belong together. Here you'll learn to develop the entire painting as one cohesive piece, from the first idea to the final mark.
When you study with me, you'll learn to:
Create powerful realist portraits
Master composition
Create layered mixed-media grounds that inform the figure.
Control color to create mood and depth.
Unify the figure and surface into a single, powerful statement.
No matter where you are on your artistic journey—just starting out, refining your skills, or building a body of work—I have a path designed to help you grow.
Here's how you can learn with me.
Online:
LEARN HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT STRONG PORTRAITS
From $399
Multiple In-depth Drawing & Painting Demos — including mixing Skin Tones, Priming surfaces, composition, etc. Fully self-paced. Lifetime Access.
LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP A CONTEMPORARY STYLE BEYOND REALISM
From $945
Master portraiture, mixed media abstraction, composition, colour. Let Go - Find Your Voice. Self-paced. Lifetime Access. 60+ hours of demonstrations.
GROW PROFESSIONALLY - GET FEEDBACK -SHARE YOUR WORK
From $1,599
Everything in Complete plus monthly live sessions, group critique, share your work and practice. This is a working artists' circle, not just a course.
OTHER WAYS TO LEARN WITH ME
EXPLORE RETREATS →In-Person Retreats & Workshops
Urban workshops & Immersive painting retreats in carefully chosen locations — painting alongside me, learning the method in real time. A safe space to let go, explore, and take risks.
STUDY WITH ME ONE-ON-ONE→Private One-on-One Coaching
Direct one-on-one work on your paintings, your specific challenges, your next step. Tailored entirely to where you are and where you want to go. Different packages available.
Since the official launch in 2024, over 400 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.
In their words:
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 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
Meet Rosso
Award-winning contemporary painter
and founder of Rosso Art School.
After more than fifteen years of studio practice — alongside exhibitions, awards, and years of teaching — I began to notice a pattern: many artists could build a convincing portrait, but struggled with the rest of the painting. The background. The composition. The materials. The parts nobody had really taught them.
Over time, I developed my own approach — built on traditional classical portraiture and expanded through experimental mixed media. I began sharing this method in 2018 through workshops and online teaching. As demand grew within my community of more than 195K artists on Instagram, it became clear that this work needed a dedicated home.
In 2024, I founded Rosso Art School — a place where artists can learn the entire creative process, not just how to paint a portrait. Today the school is proudly supported by Cass Art, Michael Harding Paints, and Pro Arte Brushes, and continues to grow into an international community of artists committed to mastering the full language of painting.
— Rosso Emerald Crimson
READ MY STORY →Follow the work
as it happens.
Studio process, paintings in progress, and the thinking behind the method — on Instagram daily. 195K+ artists already watching.
FREE RESOURCES
Before you go —
start here for free.
Free download
How to Paint Portraits that Feel Contemporary
Why do some portraits feel technically correct, yet strangely flat? The answer often lies before the portrait even begins.
The principles that shaped my work over 15 years — including the often overlooked role of grounds, surfaces, and starting conditions. A 20-page PDF, free.
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE →
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