🔥SUMMERSALE – 30% OFF ALL CORE PROGRAMS! 🔥
Prices go up in September as more content gets added — but if you enrol now, you’ll:
✅ Lock in the lower price
✅ Get any future upgrades
✅ Access the full curriculum, for life
✅ Start whenever you’re ready
Use code SUMMERSALE at checkout to claim your 30% off!
Read on to find out whether this school is right for you - and why you should enrol now !
Any questions? Email me at [email protected]
Hi, I’m Rosso — painter, educator, and founder of this school.
Years ago, while training at a classical atelier, my mentor said something that changed everything:
“Stop copying. Start seeing.”
Not the object. Not the photo. But the color, the temperature, the relationships between things.
That moment flipped a switch. I stopped trying to replicate what I thought was there, and started seeing — and feeling — through the lens of a painter.
This became the foundation of my method, which I now call Seeing Beyond: a way of painting that blends careful observation with expressive freedom. It’s not about matching reality — it’s about revealing something more unique, more personal.
But here’s the key: Freedom in painting needs structure.
Every expressive decision comes from a strong foundation — in drawing, value, color, and composition.
That classical training is the scaffolding that gives your expression strength and clarity.
This mindset runs through every part of the school.
My goal is to help you move beyond imitation — into bold, painterly expression. With structure. With soul. With your own voice.

I’ve structured this school in 3 Core Programs designed to meet you where you are, and guide you to where you want to be as an artist.
Here’s how they compare, so you can find the right fit for your journey: 👇

Explore What Each Program offers below:
START — Pre-recorded foundations focused on realist portraiture (drawing and painting)
COMPLETE — Full, structured curriculum (pre-recorded only) ideal for improving realist skills and moving onto creating large-scale abstract-figurative work in oil and mixed media.
COMPLETE PLUS — The full program plus Interactive Monthly Live Sessions, group critique, Master Classes
SUMMER ONLY: Enter SUMMERSALE at checkout for up to 30% discount on the Program price
Ready to Become a Professional Artist?
For artists who are serious about turning their passion into a thriving career, I also offer private coaching.
Whether you’re preparing for gallery representation, refining your portfolio, or navigating self-promotion,
we’ll work together to bridge the gap between your vision and your professional goals.
This School is for You if…
✅ You’re tired of muddy skin tones and flat, lifeless portraits
✅ You struggle with proportion, color harmony, or skin tone variation
✅ Your paintings look accurate… but somehow lack depth, nuance, or energy
✅ You keep copying photos, but it doesn’t lead to real growth or a personal style
✅ You dream of becoming a professional artist, but don’t know where to start with galleries, self-promotion, or portfolio building
What You Get When You Join
When you enroll in any of the Core Programs, you’re not just getting access to videos — you’re stepping into a living, growing creative space.
- ✅ Instant, lifetime access to all pre-recorded content in your chosen path
- ✅ Membership in the private artist community, where you can connect, share, and grow alongside others
- ✅ Invitations to monthly live sessions (if included in your program) for critique, inspiration, and deeper insight
- ✅ Early access & exclusive invites to future in-person events, exhibitions, and workshops in London, Sicily, and beyond
This isn’t just another course.
It’s a school — built to support your growth over time. That’s exactly why I created it: not a quick class or a one-off download, but a living, evolving learning environment — with structure, community, and mentorship at its core.
Because becoming the artist you want to be takes more than tips and tricks. It takes time, guidance, support — and a place to keep returning to.
FAQ
What is the difference between START & COMPLETE Programs?
In the START program, we’ll cover the fundamentals of realist art, empowering you to create impactful portraits, along with my method for developing abstract backgrounds on a smaller scale.
In the COMPLETE program, I'll introduce multiple abstract and realist techniques, more topics and portrait demos on different skin tones, and we’ll create a medium to large-scale painting, based on a sketch to small study.
The COMPLETE Program offers a comprehensive look into my creative process, covering both portraiture and abstract-figurative painting!
What is the difference between Stream only and PLUS?
Every Program you enrol in gives you access to hours of pre-recorded content, downloadable PDFs and reference materials, and automatic membership in our artist community.
In the PLUS package, you'll also gain access to monthly interactive Zoom classes, featuring demos, paint-alongs, and Q&A sessions. Additionally, you’ll receive critique via email on the work you complete based on the assignments.
With the COACHING package, you get all the benefits of the COMPLETE PLUS package, and a personalized coaching plan and private one-on-one Zoom sessions to discuss your own work and develop a tailored artistic path.
Can I enrol now and start later?
YES ! Once you enroll, you'll be able to stream the pre-recorded content at your own pace, with access guaranteed for a minimum of three years. Any new content added to the program will also be available to you at no extra cost. You'll have indefinite membership in the artist community.
For the live Zoom sessions, you’ll simply need to join when scheduled. The calendar for monthly Zoom sessions will be updated regularly.
Here's what students say:
"I love your explanation of the axes and plane shifts on a face and although I paint portraits your method shone a whole new approach to portrait painting. Thank you for explaining this in such a clear way" (Janet Moule, COMPLETE +)
"I am very grateful to have met you. You are helping me take my work to another level. I can’t wait to see where it comes out. Thank you!!" (Craig Palmer, US)
"I really appreciate all the hard work and content you are putting in to your art school . I’m still on the drawing realism section as 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. When I’m not doing the art I’m thinking about it !" (Sharon Blake, UK)
"Rosso is a brilliant teacher as well as a magnificently creative artist. I was thrilled to study with her!" (Connie Abate, US)
"Many thanks for making me see and understanding painting!" (Chris Rivas, Mexico)