FOR ARTISTS WHO ARE READY
You've seen paintings that stop you. Portraits that pull you in. Intricate abstract grounds. You wonder if you could create that.
Yes. You can.
This is where You Learn How.
COMPLETE is the programme that gives you everything you need to develop a personal expressive style beyond portraiture — from first sketch to finished body of work.
DISCOVER THE PROGRAM ↓
YOU MIGHT RECOGNISE YOURSELF HERE
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- You've fallen in love with portraiture — with the idea of creating something that truly moves people. You're not sure where to start. That's exactly where this begins.
- You've been painting for a while but your paintings don't come together. The portrait feels off. The background feels stuck on. You can see what good looks like — but something isn't clicking yet.
- You have the technique and experience. Your portraits are solid. But you want more than accuracy — you want to see how other artists create. A different perspective. A new approach that challenges how you paint and pushes you further.
WATCH THIS FIRST
Why portraits alone
were never enough.
From the beginning, I wanted to create more than just portraits. Work that could resonate with people who did not know me. Work that could find its way out there.
But it took ten years of serious practice before the technique finally caught up with the vision. Ten years before the paintings became what I always knew they could be. This is that story — and why I built COMPLETE around everything I learned along the way.
If this resonates — you already know what to do.
ENROL IN COMPLETEOr keep scrolling to see everything that's inside.
WHAT COMPLETE ACTUALLY GIVES YOU
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Everything you need.
In one place.
COMPLETE is not one more course to add to the pile. It is a structured programme that takes you from developing individual skills to creating real paintings — paintings that belong together as a personal body of work.
By the end you will have
— CLASSICAL portrait skills in oil — drawing, value, colour, form
— Experience building expressive mixed media grounds and integrating them with the figure
— A repeatable process for taking a painting from first idea to final surface
— A series of contemporary figurative works for your portfolio.
—A clearer sense of your own style — and the confidence to push forward.
in their words...
"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
"I’m taking steps I thought I could no longer take"
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
THE CURRICULUM
What you'll master
inside COMPLETE
The programme is organised into four sequential parts, taking you from foundational drawing and portrait painting through colour, mixed media, composition, and ultimately the creation of finished contemporary paintings.
MODULE 01
Realist Portrait Drawing
The most common reason portraits don't look convincing? The structure underneath is wrong. Not the rendering, not the colour — the bones. Once you understand a few key anatomical landmarks and how to place them correctly, everything changes. Flat becomes three-dimensional. Guessing becomes building.
In this in-depth module you'll learn how to construct the portrait with precision — proportion, likeness, volume, gesture. By the end you'll have:
— A reliable drawing process you can apply to any portrait
— A stronger understanding of how to achieve depth
— Drawings that are ready to become paintings, not just sketches in a sketchbook
10+ Hours · 4 Complete Drawing Projects · Bonus Lectures · Downloadable Guide
MODULE 02
Portrait Painting in Oil
Why oil portraits look muddy or unconvincing? You're copying the photograph — matching flat colours from a flat image. Realist portrait painting is not about copying. It's about learning to see — to simplify, divide and rebuild what's in front of you into something that feels more real than the reference itself.
In this module, I take you through two complete portrait paintings from start to finish. You'll learn how to:
— Sketch, transfer, and construct the portrait using different approaches;
— Mix realistic skin tones for different complexions
— Use value, colour, and edges intentionally to create stronger portraits
— Finish with expressive backgrounds, in oils/acrylics
20+ Hours · 2 Complete Portrait Painting Projects · Bonus Lectures · Downloadable Guide
MODULE 03
Abstract Grounds in Mixed Media
Most artists assume "oil painting" means oil from start to finish. But some of the richest, most expressive surfaces come from mixing oil with fast-drying water-based mediums underneath and then working oil on top. Once you understand how to layer these properly, the ground stops being a blank canvas and becomes the most exciting part of the painting.
Here I share the exact process I use to create the layered, mixed-media grounds behind many of my paintings. You'll learn how to build rich surfaces that become an active part of the painting process. You'll learn to:
— Manipulate materials to create intricate layered surfaces using stencils, gold leaf, acrylics, spray paint, plus a variety of traditional and unexpected tools
— Combine oil painting with water-based and fast-drying media effectively
— Use abstract grounds to transform a simple portrait study into a more original and expressive work of art
Mixed-Media Demonstrations · Ground Recipes · Downloadable Guide
MODULE 04
From Idea to Finished Painting: The Full Studio Process
When you see a stunning painting by a professional artist, you assume it came naturally — pure talent, one sitting, effortless. It didn't. What separates a professional practice from an amateur one isn't talent. It's planning. Research, brainstorming, sketches, colour studies — all before a single brushstroke hits the final canvas.
In this module I show you exactly the complete process I use to develop my own work — and how to apply it to your own paintings. You'll learn how to:
— Generate, collect, and organise ideas and references
— Develop sketches and colour studies to test compositions, mood, and direction
— Scale small studies into more ambitious paintings
— Plan your process to avoid abandoning paintings
— Transform your initial ideas into finished contemporary paintings in your own style
25+ Hours · Full Painting Project · Additional Analysis & Lectures · Downloadable Guides
GOING DEEPER— ALSO INCLUDED
Two additional modules available within the programme for when your practice calls for them.
Where Your Work Is Born
Channel Your Creativity into A ...
A body of work begins in your mind long before it materialises. Step inside my studio as I show you my creative process: my wall of inspiration, my sketchbooks, and the drills that transform creative blocks into breakthroughs, and how refine my ideas before the brush ever touches the canvas.
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.
Over 400 artists from
20 countries already joined. Here's what they say:
BONUS MODULES — INCLUDED FREE
Three of the most requested topics.
Zero extra cost.
VALUE $199 -
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.
VALUE $199 -
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.
VALUE $249 -
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.
Here's Everything You Get When You Join COMPLETE:
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
BONUS MODULES
✔Sourcing Photos & References — $199
✔Skin Tones, Made Simple — $199
✔Painting Hair — Any Hair, Any Colour —$249
EXTRA-BENEFITS
✔Dedicated private Artist Community
✔ Discounts & Early Access — future events and workshops
✔Certificate of Completion
Total Value: $1,592+
Regular Price: $945
Join Today: $799
— 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 YOUR OPTION
One programme.
A method for life.
Three ways to enrol. Same lifetime access, same complete programme, same updates — for every option.
Self-paced. No deadlines. Work at your own pace. For Lifetime.
Questions? Write to us.
OUR GUARANTEE
If you get stuck after you enrol, you can book a 30-minute call with me so we can get you moving again.
— Rosso
FAQ
Questions?
Here are the ones I'm asked most often - If something isn't covered here, write to us before you enrol.
What skill level is this for?
I've done portrait courses before. How is this different?
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 upgrade to the Master Path later?
Can I enrol now and start later?
What's your refund policy?
MORE HAPPY STUDENTS:
"Hey Rosso! First, I want to thank you for the great program...You have influenced me and my work in such a positive and fulfilling way. Thank you so much
Fritz Fostner, Germany
"I went from stiff portraits to contemporary work with 'crazy' backgrounds."
What makes this program so powerful is that it's not just about one style. You learn the solid, classical foundations of portraiture, but then Rosso shows you how to loosen them up, experiment, and develop a style that is truly yours. It's the key to moving beyond just copying a photo and actually creating art.
Sharon Blake
UK
"I finally understood how to make the background work."
I always struggled with backgrounds—they felt separate from the figure and made my portraits feel stiff. This program was the breakthrough. I finally understood how to make the background and the figure work together as one cohesive piece. Learning to work with texture and simplify my palette completely changed my approach.
Saniya
France
"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"
Nicky Stefanelli (California)
What I wanted to express is my big thanks to you for two main things: that I learned so much and that you give me a unbelievable great motivation to paint in every free minute / hour (beside my fulltime job)
Mariana S. , Mexico
Thank you for teaching me how to finally see and paint with confidence. This is my first oil portrait, and for the first time I was able to mix rich, luminous skin tones — without mud, without fear.
Maria Gabriela S (NY)
The work you've been
trying to make is possible.
Let me show you how.
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MEET ROSSO,
painter and founder of RossoArtSchool —
this is how it all started.
After years of mastering classical portraiture, I became obsessed with finding a new artistic language that could fuse traditional discipline with contemporary energy.
I spent many more years in the studio experimenting until things clicked. The work that emerged brought me international recognition and a big following on Instagram of artists asking to learn from me.
COMPLETE is my answer. It's the programme where I distilled 15 years of intense practice. If I could go back in time, I would enrol in Complete straight away. Here's a link to my personal work.
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