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The COMPLETE Program consists of over 60 hours of high quality videos demonstrations and lectures covering key painting topics in depth — plus, free references and extra guides to download and yearly updates. 

 

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Here's exactly how the curriculum is organised:

  1. Start Here

    2 lessons
    1. Welcome & How to Use This Program
    2. How My Style Evolved - A Personal Journey

  2. Organise Your Workspace

    2 lessons
    1. Material and supply I use
    2. Essential Tools for Drawing and Painting

  3. MODULE 01: The Foundations of Realist Portraiture

    19 lessons
    1. Chapter Overview
    2. Foundations of Realist Portraiture

    1. BUILDING A SOLID STRUCTURE

      1. Getting Proportions, Likeness, Depth right: an intro
      2. General Axes
      3. SKULL ANATOMY FOR PAINTERS
      4. Understanding the Planes of the Head
      5. How to Identify the Planes: Using the Head-Study App
      6. Quick recap with practical excercices

    2. SURFACE: LIGHT & COLOR

      1. From structure to Surface - Intro
      2. Understanding the Light
      3. Why VALUE Matters
      4. Getting the VALUE Right is simple!
      5. How To Group Value Correctly
      6. How to Avoid Overworking: VISUAL HEARARCHY & FOCAL AREA
      7. TRY THIS with your work
      8. EDGES: what they are and why they matters
      9. How to use EDGES in Landscape and Portrait painting
      10. How Light Affects: Color
      11. Let's put all this to work

  4. MODULE 2: Drawing Realist Portraits

    24 lessons
    1. Chapter Overview : Why Drawing Matters
    2. Before We Start: Materials and Studio Set Up PART ONE
    3. Before We Start: Materials and Studio Set Up PART TWO
    4. Drawing Irene
    5. Drawing Sarah

    1. Drawing Ella in Charcoal

      1. Drawing With Charcoal - Intro
      2. ELLA PART I
      3. ELLA PART II
      4. ELLA PART III
      5. ELLA PART IV
      6. ELLA PART VI
      7. ELLA PART VII

    2. Drawing the Eyes, Nose, Mouth

      1. Chapter Overview
      2. Drawing the Eyes - Uxua
      3. Drawing the Eyes - Esme
      4. Drawing The Eyes - Marta
      5. Recap / How to Practice Eye Studies
      6. Drawing the Nose part one
      7. Drawing the Nose part two
      8. Drawing the Nose part three
      9. Drawing the Mouth part one
      10. Drawing the Mouth part two
      11. Drawing the Mouth part three

    3. PRACTICE AT HOME: Creative Exercises And Assignment

      1. Creative Exercises And Assignment

  5. Before We Paint: Understanding Skin as Color

    6 lessons
    1. An Intro to Color
    2. The Three Dimensions of Color: Hue, Value & Chroma
    3. Colors Do Not Exist in Isolation: Light and Relativity
    4. A Practical Approach to Mixing Skin Tones
    5. How to Make Skin Tones Look Vibrant
    6. Recap: The Golden Rule of Mixing Skin Tones

  6. MODULE 3: Portrait Painting in oil (White & Pale skin)

    24 lessons
    1. Overview of the lesson
    2. A SHORT INTRO TO THIS CHAPTER

    1. Before We Start: Surface, Composition & Transferring Our Drawings

      1. How to Start Your Portrait- Irene
      2. Tracing Your Drawings
      3. Transferring Your Drawings

    2. Before We Start: Creating A Colour Stusy Using The Zorn Study

      1. Color Study Intro
      2. Zorn Palette: Mixing Demo
      3. Color Study Irene Part I
      4. Color Study Irene Part II

    3. Start Painting: Blocking-in

      1. IRENE PART ONE - Blocking In
      2. IRENE PART TWO - Adding More Definition

    4. Phase Two: Get the Likeness Right

      1. Intro: Rendering
      2. Using The Mirror
      3. Rendering Part I
      4. Rendering Part II

    5. Pushing the Portrait Further: Finer Details and Rendering

      1. Pushing The Portrait Further: Intro
      2. Pushing The Portrait Further: Remix Your Colors
      3. Pushing the Portrait Further: Oiling Out
      4. Pushing the Portrait Further: Irene - Final Push

    6. Finishing Touches: Adding an Abstract Background & Varnishing Your Work

      1. Finishing Touches: Background
      2. Finishing Touches: Varnishing Your Work
      3. Finishing Your Work: Concluding Notes Irene

    7. Appendix:

      1. A Review of Oil Paint MEDIUMS
      2. PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment

  7. MODULE 3.1: Portrait Painting in oil (Olive & Brown Skin)

    18 lessons
    1. A key point to remember when painting any skin tone
    2. Before We Start: Preliminary Thoughts on Composition
    3. Before We Start: Mixing Skin Tones for Light Brown/Olive Complexion

    1. Let's Start Painting: Blocking-in

      1. Sarah Blocking In Part One
      2. Sarah Blocking In Part Two

    2. Painting Phase Two: Modelling

      1. SARAH MODELLING PART I
      2. SARAH MODELLING PART II
      3. SARAH MODELLING PART III

    3. Painting Phase III: From Modelling to Rendering

      1. From Modelling to Rendering - Intro
      2. From Modelling To Rendering Part I
      3. From Modelling To Rendering Part II
      4. From Modelling To Rendering Part III
      5. From Modelling To Rendering Part IV

    4. Painting Phase 4: Chest, Dress, Hair

    5. Painting Phase 4: Chest, Dress, Hair

      1. Chest
      2. Bodice
      3. Hair

    6. Final touches & Backgrounds

      1. Final touches & Backgrounds

    7. PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment

      1. PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment

  8. Merging Realism with Abstraction: Analysing My Method

    1 lesson
    1. Chapter Overview

  9. MODULE 4: Expressive Backgrounds in Mixed Media

    7 lessons
    1. A Method to Unleash Creativity
    2. Priming Your Surfaces
    3. Creating an Abstract Ground for a Medium Painting
    4. Toning & Applying Gold Leaf​
    5. Spray Painting, Stencilling & Layering
    6. Tips and Best Practices to Keep Inspired!
    7. PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment

  10. GOING DEEPER — Planning, Developing & Refining Ideas

    9 lessons
    1. Chapter Overview
    2. How I Work: Creativity, Ideas & Process

    1. Breaking Through Creative Blocks: Tips to Kickstart Your Imagination

      1. Plan Your Process
      2. A Glimpse Into My Sketchbook

    2. Developing & Refining Ideas

      1. Let's Talk About Composition
      2. Alternative Methods For Creative Ideas and Solutions

    3. PRACTICE AT HOME: Creative Exercises And Assignment

      1. Creative Exercises And Assignment
      2. Material List

    4. ADD-ONS: Extra Reference Material

      1. Reference Pack

  11. MODULE 5: The Final Project - From Study to Finished Painting

    38 lesson
    1. BEFORE WE PAINT: MY METHOD, EXPLAINED

    1. Demo I: Warming Up with Sketching

    2. DemoII: Transform Your Sketches Into Small Painting Studies

    3. How to: Scale Up Your Preliminary Studies

      1. Intro
      2. Methods To Scale Up Your Studies
      3. Preparing The Ground For Your Large Work

    4. Painting on a Large Scale: Organize Your Workspace

      1. Intro
      2. Palette

    5. Phase I: Toning & General Blocking

      1. Toning & General Blocking Part I
      2. Toning & General Blocking Part II
      3. Toning & General Blocking Part III
      4. Toning & General Blocking Part IV
      5. Toning & General Blocking Part V
      6. Toning & General Blocking Part VI

    6. Phase II: Modelling the Portrait

      1. Modelling The Portrait Part I
      2. Modelling The Portrait Part II
      3. Modelling The Portrait Part III
      4. Modelling The Portrait Part IV

    7. Phase III: Rendering The Portrait

      1. Rendering The Portrait Part I
      2. Rendering The Portrait Part II

    8. Portrait Checklist

      1. Portrait Checklist

    9. PRACTICE AT HOME: Creative Exercises And Assignment

      1. Creative Exercises And Assignment
      2. ADD-ONS: Extra References
      3. Intro to the Final Part

    10. Creating The Dress

      1. Creating The Dress Part I
      2. Creating The Dress Part II

    11. How To: Push The Portrait Further

      1. Pushing The Portrait - Intro
      2. Pushing The Portrait - Remixing Skin Tones
      3. Pushing The Portrait - Part I
      4. Pushing The Portrait - Part II
      5. Pushing The Portrait - Part III

    12. Retouching The Hair

      1. Retouching The Hair - Part I
      2. Retouching The Hair - Part II

    13. Merging The Figure With The Background: The TReble Layer Method

      1. The Treble Layer Method - Part I
      2. The Treble Layer Method - Part II
      3. The Treble Layer Method - Part III
      4. The Treble Layer Method - Part IV
      5. The Treble Layer Method - Part V

    14. Final Touches

      1. Final Touches

    15. PRACTICE AT HOME: Creative Exercises And Assignment

      1. Creative Exercises And Assignment

  12. Conclusion

    2 lessons
    1. Course Recap
    2. Continuing Your Artistic Journey

  13. BONUS: Sourcing and Manipulating References Worth Painting

    11 lessons
    1. Introduction
    2. Structure of this module
    3. Training References vs Personal References
    4. Why Owning Your References Matters
    5. My Journey — How I Started Creating My Own References
    6. How References Helped me Shape My Identity
    7. Where to find models
    8. Photographing Your Models - Light, Setting, Composition
    9. How to manipulate Your Photographic Material
    10. Manipulating References: Sketching, Photoshop/Procreate and AI
    11. Concluding Notes & Assignments Ideas

  14. BONUS: Mixing Skin Tones For White, Brown, Black Complexion

    9 lessons
    1. Chapter Overview
    2. Identifying the Indentity Color for different Complexion

    1. Colour Mixing Demo

      1. How To Organize Your Palette
      2. Realistic Skin Tones Build Up Slowly, over time
      3. Mixing Skin Tones : White Pale Skin
      4. Mixing Skin Tones: Olive: Light Brown Skin
      5. Mixing Skin Tones: Dark / Black Skin
      6. Concluding Notes
      7. PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment

  15. BONUS: Painting Hair

    17 lesson
    1. Chapter Overview

    1. General Guidelines and Color Palette For Different Hair Types

      1. Understanding and Simplifying Any Hair
      2. Hair Colour Palette
      3. Color Palette And Focus Points

    2. FOCUS DEMO: Painting Blonde Hair

      1. Painting Blonde Hair
      2. Painting Flowing Red Hair — Full Module (Locked)

    3. FOCUS DEMO: Painting Bangs

      1. Bangs - Intro
      2. Bangs - Part I
      3. Bangs - Part II
      4. Bangs - Part III
      5. Bangs - Part IV

    4. FOCUS DEMO: SHORT HAIR & BALD STYLE

      1. Intro
      2. Bald Hair Part I
      3. Bold Hair Part II
      4. Short Hair Part I
      5. Short Hair Part II

    5. PRACTICE AT HOME: Creative Exercises And Assignment

      1. Creative Exercises And Assignment

  16. GOING DEEPER: Studio Tools & Materials

    5 lesson
    1. A Review Of Oil Paint Mediums

    1. Brushes & Brushwork

      1. Brushes - Intro
      2. Brushes - A Review
      3. Brushwork

    2. Discounts & Special Offers

      1. Discounts & Special Offers

  17. SHARE YOUR STORY!!

    1 lesson
    1. Share Your Artistic Journey

Here's a recap of everything you receive when you enrol: 

    • 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 — share your work, get feedback, and find my comments on student posts
    • ✔ Email support whenever you need it
    • ✔ Personal feedback on demand — via email or Zoom sessions, available from your dashboard 
    • ✔Certificate of Completion 
    • ✔ Discounts & Early Access — future events and workshops  
       

COMPLETE Programme: $945
Included Bonus Courses: $303
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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 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

 

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