Join me in New York
Over three days, you'll paint alongside me and learn the full process I use in my work — combining traditional oil painting technique with mixed media.
This workshop is for both beginners and experienced painters who want to bring something new into their practice. You'll experiment with mixed media, develop a portrait or figure, and learn an effective method to combine both experimental and traditional approaches into a single, finished piece.
Here's what we will cover, at a glance:
01
Abstract Grounds
Mixed-media techniques and experimental exercises to loosen your approach, break creative blocks, and build interesting, layered grounds to work into.
02
Build the portrait
Learn how to nail proportions, gesture, likeness, value and edges — plus my favourite tricks for compelling, lifelike portraits.
03
Mix skin tones with confidence
Master a simple, effective method to mix realistic skin tones for any complexion — no guesswork, no mud.
04
Bring it together
Throughout the three days you'll integrate the portrait with the mixed-media surface, learning how to bring the realist and experimental elements together into a finished piece.
What you’ll take away
Key things you’ll learn
- How to create original compositions from reference photos and from imagination
- How to develop portraits that capture both the likeness and the presence of your subject
- How to incorporate mixed media — including gilding and metal leaf — for added texture and depth
- A simple, repeatable method for mixing realistic skin tones for any complexion
- The complete process — from building a strong foundation to refining and finishing your work
Throughout the three days: live demos at every stage, one-on-one guidance at your easel, and personal critique of your work .
The details
Dates: October 26–27-28, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm daily
Location: Central Studio, Broadway, Manhattan
Group size: Minimum 8 · Maximum 12
Level: Any skill levels · oils, acrylics, mixed media
What’s included
- Three full days of in-person instruction
- Studio equipment and easels
- Photographic references
- One-on-one guidance and personal critique
We’ll work primarily from photographic references that I’ll provide.
Registrations are open. Reserve now to secure the early-bird price.
Early-bird
$895
first 8 places
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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3 full days of in-person instruction
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Studio equipment and easels
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Photographic references
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One-on-one guidance and personal critique
Full Price
$995
last 4 spots
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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3 full days of in-person instruction
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Studio equipment and easels
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Photographic references
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One-on-one guidance and personal critique
"For the first time I mixed rich, luminous skin tones — without mud, without fear. My first oil portrait, and I loved it so much I joined the online school straight away"
GABRIELA S. | New York
"Three days with Rosso changed how I see the whole process. I left with a finished painting I’m proud of — and a way of working I still use.”
ANNA G. | GERMANY
“Rosso works individually with each person — she gets a feel for your strengths and helps you improve where you're struggling.”
NICKY S. | CALIFORNIA
Here's some fabulous work from artists studying with me:
If New York is calling — answer it.
Three days, a small group, right in the heart of Manhattan.
Limited to 12 places · Book now with early bird
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