Create Contemporary Figurative Paintings That Feel Alive, Expressive, and Unmistakably Yours

 

For artists who want to paint with both skill and freedom 

 

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If you’re craving to create paintings that feel alive — you’re in the right place.

 

Are you frustrated with portraits that feel flat or stiff — even when the likeness is right?
 Or maybe you’ve mastered realism, but don’t yet know how to bring your paintings to life — to loosen up, use colour boldly, and create work that feels vibrant, original, and emotionally charged.

After sixteen years of experimentation, I developed a method that helps artists blend realism and abstraction to create paintings that feel luminous, vibrant, and deeply expressive.

 

 

Here you'll learn to refine your skill, trust your intuition, and create work that feels unmistakably yours.

 

No matter your style or experience - realism, abstraction, or something in between.

The Method I Teach Is Simple — and Remarkably Effective

It was honed over sixteen years of intensive practice — and you can learn it in just three clear stages.

I’ve distilled everything I know about painting into a structured yet flexible process that helps artists build strong foundations, explore with confidence, and express their individuality.

This method unfolds through three stages:

  • Realism
  • Abstraction
  • and Integration

REALISM #1

Master drawing, structure, and proportion to build a strong foundation in classical portraiture. Learn to mix skin tones for any complexion — and paint portraits that feel alive.

ABSTRACT #2

Explore texture, gesture, and colour through mixed media to create expressive, contemporary grounds that radiate energy and movement.

INTEGRATION #3

Bring realism and abstraction together in paintings that reflect your individuality — balancing structure with spontaneity, precision with emotion.

How You’ll Learn — Three Core Programs

 

All programs follow the same method — you simply choose based on how deep you want to go.
Whether your main focus is mastering portraiture, developing expressive large-scale figurative works, learning through live critique and community, there’s a path designed for you.

START Program

If your focus is: Portraiture & Realist Foundations

Learn how to draw and paint portraits that feel alive — mastering structure, proportion, and skin tones for any complexion or light.
Perfect if you want to strengthen your skills, gain confidence, and develop a solid technical base for your art.

Pre-recorded lessons • Lifetime access • 30+ hours of content

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COMPLETE Program

If your focus is: Blending Realism and Abstraction

Follow my complete painting process from concept to finished work.
You’ll learn colour, composition, creative brainstorming, and how to build expressive paintings that merge classical skill with freedom and personality.

Pre-recorded lessons • Lifetime access • 60+ hours of content

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Master Path (Premium Program)

If your focus is: Growth, Feedback, and Artistic Community

Everything from the Complete Program — plus monthly live sessions, group critiques, and advanced topics .
Connect with a supportive community of artists from around the world and continue refining your voice with personal feedback 

Pre-recorded + Live classes • Lifetime access • 80+ hours of content

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Each Programs starts the same. The difference lies in how much content you unlock — and how personally you want to be guided:

START

pre-recorded lesson only

  • Realist Portrait Drawing 
  • Mixing & Mastering Skin Tones
  • 2 x in-depth Portrait demos in oil
  • understanding: chroma, value, temperature, axes & planes
  • Focus demos: ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, hair
  • limited Dowloadable References/PDF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COMPLETE

Main Modules

  • Realist Portrait Drawing / Painting
  • Mixing & Mastering Skin Tones
  • 2 x in-depth Portrait demos in oil
  • understanding: chroma, value, temperature, axes & planes
  • Focus demos: ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, hair
  • Mastering Abstract Surfaces & Backgrounds in Mixed Media
  • Creating a Large Scale Expressive painting
  • Intro to: Composition, Colour Theory, Sourcing References, etc
  • Dowloadable References/PDF

 

 

 

 

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MASTER PATH

pre-recorded & live classes

  • Realist Portrait Drawing / Painting
  • Mixing & Mastering Skin Tones
  • 2 x in-depth Portrait demos in oil
  • understanding: chroma, value, temperature, axes & planes
  • Focus demos: ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands, hair
  • Mastering Abstract Surfaces & Backgrounds in Mixed Media
  • Creating a Large Scale Expressive painting
  • Advanced: Composition, Colour Theory, Sourcing References, etc
  • Extra References/PDF
  • Extra Topics: Painting Hands/Feet, Painting Red Hair, Multi-model Compositions, Beyond Copying, Floral Abstract Art, etc.
  • live monthly sessions with critique and Q&A
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I'm Rosso.

I’ve always loved portraiture — but for years, I felt trapped inside the stiffness of traditional realism.
I wanted to create paintings that went beyond likeness — pieces that felt emotionally resonant.

After 15 years of experimenting, failing, and refining, I finally discovered a way to merge classical skill with expressive freedom.
That’s how this method was born — simple, effective, and adaptable to every artist’s style and voice.

"I use the strategies I learned in this masterclass daily. They help me show up for myself and my family in incredible ways."

 
Dina Porters

"I love the live practice sessions included in the masterclass! Being able to put what I learned into practice right away was powerful."

 
Petra Shrew

IS THE MASTERCLASS RIGHT FOR YOU?

 

Have you ever felt like something is missing in your life? Like no matter how hard you work, you are always behind where you (or society) think you should be?

If so, then the Self-Love Master class is definitely for you.

We'll help you tune out the world around you and break down your walls. Once you've gotten to know and love who you are on the inside, we'll teach you how to nurture and protect that person as you go through your daily life.

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