Are you up for learning a new, fun way of painting?
Start by exploring my signature fusion of Realism and Abstraction—and then discover how to adapt it, evolve it, and ultimately develop your own unique artistic voice.
I created this school to teach you how to make striking, meaningful paintings that combine technical skill with creative boldness. You'll be guided step-by-step—from mastering lifelike portraits to layering in abstract elements using dynamic mixed media like gold leaf.
What You’ll Learn:
- 🎨 How to Draw and Paint Realistic Portraits with depth and emotion
- 👩🏻🎨 Mix Skin Tones accurately for any complexion 🙂🏻 🙂🏽 🙂🏿
- 🖐️ Learn to Paint Hands, Hair, Eyes, Noses, Mouth etc with confidence
- 🖌️ Explore Mixed Media Techniques across different surfaces and styles
- ✨ Create Intricate Abstract Backgrounds that elevate your subject
- 🖼️ Build Unique Compositions using both reference images and imagination
🖼️ Inside the School
The school content is divided into two main programs: START and COMPLETE.
🎨 START Program
Review the fundamentals of realist portraiture and learn how to develop realistic portraits on abstract grounds, working at a smaller scale.
You’ll discover how to paint faces with depth, structure, and emotional appeal—and confidently render any skin tone with accuracy and sensitivity.
🎨 IDEAL FOR:
- Artists eager to introduce abstract elements into traditional portraiture
- Beginners who want to learn portraiture from scratch
- Experienced artists looking to take their portraiture to the next level
🎨 COMPLETE Program
Includes everything from the START Program—plus an in-depth dive into the creative process. You’ll explore how to unleash your imagination, mastering composition, color theory, and the full workflow from sketching to completing large-scale abstract-figurative paintings. This program will guide you in developing not only technical skills but also a personal, expressive painting practice that reflects your unique artistic voice.
🎨 IDEAL FOR:
- Artists who want to push their creativity beyond traditional portraiture and explore abstract-figurative painting
- Artists who want to master painting on a large scale
- Artists eager to discover and consolidate their unique signature style
Each program consists of a rich mix of pre-recorded lessons, demos, exercises, and live classes (in the PLUS version), all designed to support artists at every skill level. Whatever you enrol in, you will have
Life Time Access to all Programs!
Here are some highlights:
Learn the fundamentals of head anatomy, planes of the head, & classical techniques to draw realistic portraits
Learn an effective method to mix realistic skin tones for any complexion (white/pale, olive, light brown, black skin)
Learn about value, chroma, temperature and composition and apply them to paint impactful portraits in oil / acrylics
Explore various techniques to create intricate grounds and backgrounds in a variety of mixed media including gold leaf.
Learn how to simplify and render hair in any color and type, whether you’re aiming for a realistic or creative style.
Learn how to take control of the creative process from initial doodle to fully realized, large-scale artwork. Explore unconventional approaches to mix realism with abstract.
Explore exciting techniques like mounting paper on canvas and push the boundaries of traditional portraiture by experimenting with expressive portraiture.
Learn basic anatomy and practice rendering facial features—eyes, nose, mouth, and hands—in intricate detail.
Connect and share in the ARTIST COMMUNITY. Join the monthly ZOOM sessions!
Join the school for the COMPLETE Program (full curriculum) or START Program (less content).
Choose between Stream Only
or PLUS (Stream + Live Monthly Sessions & Critique):
Are you thinking of One-on-One tuition and a personal Coaching plan?
Here your options:
Some Testimonials...
"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)
FAQ
What is the difference between 3 & 6-month Programs?
In the 3-month 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 6-month 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 6-Month program offers a comprehensive look into my creative process, covering both portraiture and abstract-figurative painting!
What is the difference between START, PLUS and PREMIUM?
In the START Program, you’ll have 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 PREMIUM package, you get all the benefits of the PLUS package, plus 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 released after the school launches on November 15, with regular updates provided periodically after that.
I’m Rosso, an Italian-born fine art painter living in the UK. I started with classical portraiture and over time I've ventured into blending those traditional techniques with abstract elements.
I’ve been painting professionally for over 10 years now. I have been awarded several prizes, including the Jackson’s Painting Prize for Figurative Work (2016), the WIA Women In Art First Prize, and I’ve been a finalist in top international competitions like ModPortrait and the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize.
I’ve also had the privilege of appearing on Sky’s Portrait Artist of the Year (2019/2021) and have been featured on the cover of The Artist Magazine (UK), as well as in publications like International Artist Magazine, Colossal, Create! Magazine, Artist & Illustrator, and Vogue India. My paintings have been exhibited in established institutions like the MEAM Museum in Barcelona and The Mall Galleries in London.
I’m deeply passionate about sharing my approach to contemporary figurative painting and helping fellow artists find fulfillment on their own creative paths.