Create Work That Galleries Notice and Collectors Buy
Master the complete method for creating contemporary figurative work — from classical foundations to mixed-media integration. 25% off exclusively for Portrait Guide readers.
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You're Ready for More Than Practice Pieces.
You want to create contemporary figurative work that's gallery-worthy — portraits with presence, compositions with impact, work that collectors notice.
You know classical skill matters. But you also know that mastery without expressive freedom keeps you stuck painting like it's 1890.
I developed a method that solves this: Classical realist foundations + contemporary mixed media and abstraction = work that's technically skilled and unmistakably alive.
That's what these programs teach — whether you're strengthening your classical foundation, adding abstraction to your realism, or building the complete skillset from the ground up.
The Method: Build Classical Skill, Then Add Contemporary Freedom
It's not about choosing between realism or abstraction. It's about building the foundation that lets you do both.
The method has three phases:
Realism — The Core
Master the classical approach to drawing and painting portraits — anatomy, structure, proportion, and luminous skin tones that actually work.
Abstraction — The Freedom of Expression
Learn to create expressive grounds using mixed media, gold leaf, spray paint, and layering techniques that elevate your work from traditional to contemporary.
Integration — The Harmony
Bring it all together — merging figure and ground so your portraits feel alive, dynamic, and ready for exhibition or sale.
This isn't atelier training that costs $40,000 and locks you into rigid tradition. It's accessible, flexible, and designed for artists who want to create work that matters — whether you're self-taught, returning to painting, or already skilled but ready to evolve.
hree Programs. One Method. Choose Where You Want to Begin.
Each program follows the same foundational method — the difference is how deep you go and how much personal guidance you want.
START PROGRAM
If your focus is: Portraiture • Realist Foundations
Learn how to draw and paint portraits that finally feel alive — with structure, proportions, and skin tones that work.
Perfect if you want to understand Portraiture properly, stop guessing, and build skills to apply on any style / medium.
What You'll Receive:
Pre-recorded lessons • Lifetime access • 30+ hours of content
Was $399 → now $299 or $68 pm
COMPLETE PROGRAM
If your focus is: Blending Realism & Abstraction
Follow my full painting process — from first sketch to finished expressive work.
You’ll learn colour, composition, creative brainstorming, and how to merge realism with expressive, contemporary abstraction.
Perfect if you want to go deeper, expand your style, and start creating original work that feels unmistakably yours.
What You'll Receive:
Pre-recorded lessons • Lifetime access • 60+ hours of content
Was $945 → now $708 or $123 pm
MASTER PATH (premium)
If your focus is: Growth, Feedback, Artistic Community — and even starting to sell your work
Everything inside the Complete Program plus monthly live sessions, group critiques, advanced topics, and extra opportunities.
You’ll learn with me — and alongside a community of committed artists — so you can keep evolving your technique, your style, and your confidence month after month.
What You'll Receive:
Pre-recorded + Live classes • Lifetime access • 80+ hours of content
Was $1,599 → now $1,199, or $157 / month
Compare the Programs
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
COMPLETE
pre-recorded lesson only
MASTER PATH
pre-recorded & live classes
Access to the pre-recorded content is for LIFETIME plus join a supportive artist community — a place to stay connected, share your progress, and stay inspired long after you finish the lessons.
"One year ago when I began, I would never have thought I would be able to paint like I do today. You’ve given me the foundation I needed to take my work to another level. Thank you so much!"
— Nathalie Fortier (Complete)
“The school is amazing — I love the community, the exchange, and the constructive feedback we receive. I’ve learned so much about interpreting colour, rendering the figure, and creating expressive abstract grounds. Highly recommend.”
— Justin S. (Master Path)
"Many thanks for making me see and understanding painting! You made mixing skin tones so easily that finally I understood and my portraits now are so alive!"
— Gabriela S. (START Program)
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Ready to begin?
Explore the programs above and choose the one that feels right for you.
Hi, I'm Rosso.
After years of painting within the limits of realism, I developed a way to merge classical skill with expressive freedom — a process that reignited my creativity and completely transformed my work and career.
In 2020 I began teaching this process online and in person, guiding over 800 artists around the world to loosen up, gain confidence, and consolidate their practice.
In 2024, I founded Rosso Art School to bring my entire method together in one place. In less than a year, over 350 students have joined the programs, and the community keeps expanding both here and with my 185K followers on on Instagram
The school is proudly supported by leading art brands such as Michael Harding, Cass Art, and Pro Arte.
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