FOR ARTISTS WHO LOVE BOTH
CLASSICAL RIGOUR & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Paint Portraits with a
Contemporary
edge.
Learn to blend classical oil painting techniques with mixed media abstraction.
✓ 60+ hours of step-by-step lessons
✓ 8 comprehensive modules
✓ Lifetime access. Learn at your own pace.
✓ Start anytime.
Most artists don't struggle with painting a portrait. They struggle with bringing the whole painting and their vision to life.
Does this sound familiar?
Your work feels flat or lifeless.
You love abstract portraiture but can't figure out how to get there
Your backgrounds and figures feel disconnected.
You lack a solid, repeatable process to apply every time you paint
Your finished paintings don't match your vision, or
You have been painting for years, but still don't recognise your own style
That's exactly why I created COMPLETE.
Watch the video to see what's inside:
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ENROL IN COMPLETEOr keep scrolling to see everything that's inside.
COMPLETE brings together everything I've learned about painting over the past seventeen years into a single, comprehensive curriculum that you can access for lifetime.
Across more than 60 hours of in-depth instruction, you'll learn how to paint, think, develop ideas, and create work that reflects your own artistic vision.
Every stage of the painting process is explored in depth—from drawing and portrait painting to colour, mixed media, composition and creating original work.
This programme is designed for you to return to again and again as your practice evolves — because the goal isn’t to help you paint one successful picture, but to help you become a better painter.
Here's exactly how COMPLETE is structured:
The main curriculum consists of 5 core modules, following the same progression that shaped my own painting practice.
MODULE 1 - Foundations of Realist Portraiture
If you've ever wondered why your portraits look flat, overworked, or why the proportions never quite feel right, this module will give you the answers.
We'll explore the planes of the head, skull anatomy, values, edges and the visual principles that create the illusion of form, volume and depth.
MODULE 2 — Drawing Realist Portraits
Drawing is the foundation of portraiture. Here you'll develop the essential skills of observation, proportion, likeness and structure.
Through a series of guided drawing demonstrations and practical exercises, you'll develop portraits with confidence before ever picking up a paintbrush.
MODULE 3 — Portrait Painting in Oil
In this module I show you my complete approach to portrait painting in oils—from palette selection and skin tones to brushwork, composition and expressive backgrounds. You'll also follow two full-length demonstrations featuring two different models and complexions.
MODULE 4 - Abstract Grounds in Mixed Media
Learn how to create layered mixed-media grounds using acrylics, spray paint, gold leaf, stencils, distressed paper and other contemporary materials.
You'll learn how to use texture, colour and abstraction to support the portrait and give your paintings a contemporary edge.
MODULE 5 — Creating Original Paintings
This is where everything comes together.
You'll combine the skills developed throughout COMPLETE to create one or more original contemporary paintings—from the first idea and preparatory sketches to the finished work. I'll show you how I bring together classical oil painting and expressive mixed media to develop paintings that are personal, cohesive and contemporary.
In addition to the five core modules, you'll also find these practical lectures and in-depth analyses:
Understanding Colour
Most people see colour as just its name — red, brown, blue. But colour is more. Learn the three qualities — hue, value, chroma — that every portrait painter needs to see before even reaching for a brush.
Finding & Developing Your Ideas
Step inside my studio as I share my creative process — my sketchbooks, the exercises that turn creative blocks into breakthroughs, and how I refine ideas before a single mark is made..
Medium, Brushes & Surfaces
Learn how to use mediums and brushes — and when. You will also be guided to prepare your surfaces, whether canvas or panel, to achieve the best possible results in your paintings.
PLUS:
BONUS COURSES — INCLUDED WITH YOUR ENROLMENT
When you enrol you'll also receive access to three of my most popular specialist mini-courses:
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Sourcing Photos & Working with References
Behind every great painting is a great reference. Here I share how I built a library of over 45,000 photographs, including how I find and photograph models, source, select, and manipulate references for stronger paintings.
Learn how to create an endless source of ideas and build references that support your artistic vision.
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Skin Tones Made Simple
Here I share a simple and effective method for mixing realistic skin tones for any complexion — pale, olive, brown, or dark. By the end of the module, you'll know exactly what to look for and how to mix what you see on your palette, without guesswork and without muddy colour mixtures.
This method works with oils, acrylics, and any other painting medium.
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Painting Hair: Any Hair, Any Colour
One of the most requested modules in the program.
Over the years, I've painted every type of hair imaginable — from highly realistic portraits to bold, expressive interpretations. I share the principles, shortcuts, and techniques I use to paint any hair type, colour, or style: red, brunette, blonde, straight, curly, afro, flowing, tied up, and even bald.
Click below as I walk you inside the program :
By the end of COMPLETE, you'll be able to do:
— Draw and paint convincing realist portraits
— Mix accurate, natural skin tones for any complexion
— Build expressive mixed-media grounds that work in harmony with the portrait.
— Develop compelling compositions—from sketches to large-scale paintings.
— Create original paintings instead of simply copying references.
— Follow a clear, repeatable process you can apply to every new painting.
You won't paint through this alone.
One thing I hear from artists constantly: painting alone is the hardest part. No one to show your work to. No one to tell you whether that background is working or why the face suddenly looks wrong. Left alone, uncertainty quickly turns into self-doubt.
The moment you enrol, you become part of the Rosso Art School Community—a private space where students share work, exchange feedback and support one another. I regularly join the conversations and leave comments on work in progress, and our team is always available by email if you get stuck.
Whenever you'd like more personalised guidance, you can request written critiques or one-to-one Zoom sessions directly from your dashboard for a small additional fee. Or enrol in COMPLETE PLUS, which includes four detailed written critiques during your first year.
You work at your own pace. But you never work in a vacuum.
Over the years, thousands of artists have studied with me around the world. Here are a few of them, in their own words:
And below, a small selection of what students have created inside Rosso Art School:
So — here's everything waiting for you inside:
THE CORE CURRICULUM
✔ 60+ hours of instruction —$945
✔ Lifetime Access + All Future Updates
✔ Assignments & Exercises
✔ Subtitles in Multiple Languages (SPANISH, POLISH, ITALIAN, FRENCH, etc)
✔ Downloadable Resources & Guides
INCLUDED BONUS COURSES
✔Sourcing Photos & References + Reference Pack — $99
✔Skin Tones, Made Simple — $99
✔Painting Hair — Any Hair, Any Colour —$105
SUPPORT AS YOU LEARN
✔ Membership to the private Artist Community
✔ Email support
✔ Optional Personal feedback via email or Zoom sessions
✔Certificate of Completion
✔ Discounts & Early Access — future events and workshops
COMPLETE Programme: $945
Included Bonus Courses: $303
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Total Value: $1,248
Pre-Launch Offer: $599*
*Early supporters receive the current pre-launch offer. THIS OFFER ENDS MID AUGUST.
— Martina Schubert, Germany"I have learned so much and created so many new artworks, and they have gained a whole new level of depth and expressiveness. Thanks to your guidance, I finally dare to paint textured backgrounds, beautiful portraits and even hands — something I never thought I would feel confident doing."
Choose How You'd Like to Enrol
Every option includes the complete curriculum, the bonus modules, lifetime access, and all future updates.
Once you purchase COMPLETE, you can start anytime you are ready and work at your own pace.
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Questions?
Here are the ones I'm asked most often. Write to us if something is not clear.
What skill level is this for?
I've done portrait courses before. How is this different?
Will I get feedback on my work?
How long do I have access to the program?
Is it good for acrylic painters?
I mostly paint abstractly — will this still help me?
What makes this program different than any others?
Do you offer other programs?
Can I enrol now and start later?
Didn't find your answer? Write to us.
One Last Thought
Over the years, I've seen many art schools promise they'll help you find your style or discover your artistic voice.
I don't believe your artistic voice is something waiting to be discovered. I believe it's something you build.
For me, that journey began with mastering realist portraiture. The stronger my understanding of structure, colour and observation became, the more freedom I had to experiment and gradually develop my own visual language.
Realism wasn't the destination. It was the foundation.
That's why it is such an important part of COMPLETE.
This programme isn't about copying a reference and mechanically adding mixed media on top. It's about understanding the creative process from the inside out.
My goal is to help you reach a point where you're no longer afraid of the canvas. Where your decisions become intentional because you understand why you're making them. Where you can solve problems independently, trust your own judgement, and create paintings that truly belong to you.
That's where an artistic practice begins. And it never stops evolving.
More experiences shared by artists who learned with me:
"Would you recommend Rosso's Program?"
Yes — and I have. The reason is Rosso herself. By looking at the work of a teacher, you quietly experience the level of craftsmanship that makes your inner voice say: this is the one — this person has something I want to learn. If you can look at Rosso's work and her process and say those words, you've found your answer.
PAT BERESKIN, US
"I never thought I could paint portraits like this"
I was very hesitant to enroll because I'd never painted a portrait before. But Rosso made skin tones so easy to understand that I completed my very first portrait—and I couldn't believe the result. I'm learning so much and loving every minute of it.
maria gabriela s, new york
"I’m receiving commissions and selling my work"
I've always loved expressive portraiture, but balancing painting with running my own hotel left me with little time. Since learning with Rosso, my work has completely transformed. I'm painting more than ever, receiving commissions, selling work, and—most importantly—I finally have a clear direction for my practice.
FRITZ FORSTNER, GERMANY
"Rosso's guiding presence and experimental approach brought the painter in me back."
After art school, motherhood, and even spinal surgery, I thought my painting days were behind me — until her mentoring reignited my passion and gave me purpose again .
PAULA MICHELE WAGONER, Florida
"This journey pushed my work to an entirely new level"
Rosso has an incredible ability to simplify complex concepts. Her process makes even the most challenging backgrounds and compositions feel achievable and above all truly enjoyable. Learning with her—both online and in person—has been truly transformative.
MARIAM SANDHU, US
"I finally love painting backgrounds!"
I always struggled with backgrounds. This program was the breakthrough. I finally understood how to make the background and the figure work together. Learning to work with texture and simplify my palette completely changed my approach.
Saniya, france
I love Rosso's demos. She explains the theory first, then shows exactly what she means while she paints, so everything just clicks. Even though my style is different from hers, I found myself applying what I learned to my own work.
Tia, US
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. She makes you feel comfortable while painting.
Nicky Stefanelli (California)
"I went from stiff portraits to contemporary work with 'crazy' backgrounds."
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.
Sharon Blake
UK
I’ve felt creatively blocked since Covid — and suddenly, ideas returned. A new series is beginning. For me, this is a victory over myself. Thank you, Rosso. I’m taking steps I thought I could no longer take.
Florence Liger d’Avignon, France
"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"
Martina Schubert, Germany
Thank you, Rosso. I'm starting to understand what colours to add now to create shadows and depth. I even find myself saying the colour before you do! That makes me so happy because this has been my biggest hurdle to finishing a painting. You explain it so well—it's really sticking!
Ellen, Sweden
Now it's your turn.
COMPLETE is now open for enrolment, and you can still join at the current pre-launch price before it increases.
If what you have seen resonates,
I'd love to welcome you inside.
Join COMPLETE now for $599!
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MEET ROSSO,
painter and founder of RossoArtSchool
This is how it all started...
After years of practising portraiture, I became obsessed with finding a new artistic language that could bring together traditional with a contemporary media.
I spent many more years in the studio experimenting, questioning, and refining my process until things finally clicked. The work that emerged brought me international recognition through exhibitions, awards, publications, brand collaborations, and a community of more than 200,000 artists following my work online. Most importantly, it connected me with a global community of artists who wanted to learn alongside me.
As more artists began asking to study with me, I started teaching workshops across the UK, the United States, Italy, France, Spain, and beyond. The experience of teaching in person—and listening closely to what artists were struggling with—eventually led me to create Rosso Art School: a platform where students could access my teaching anytime, from anywhere.
Rosso Art School officially launched in 2024 and has since welcomed more than 450 artists from around the world.
If you'd like to see more of my personal work and artistic journey, you can explore it here: personal work.
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