If you’ve landed on this page, know this — you’ve found the program I’m most proud of.
Complete Plus is the culmination of over 15 years of painting, 7 years of teaching, and countless conversations with artists around the world. It’s built with love, passion, and a deep commitment to helping you grow.
I understand the real challenges portrait and figurative artists face —
Creating portraits that flow and breathe, without becoming overworked or too loose.
Mixing skin tones that feel alive — nuanced, luminous, and deeply human.
Moving from technical execution into something more poetic… something that lingers in the viewer’s heart.
I know these struggles intimately — I have been there too, not once, not twice, but for many years. Until, piece by piece, I began to see differently, and everything started to click. My paintings finally matched the visions I had carried for so long. (If you haven’t seen my personal work yet, you can explore it here.)
Artists who study with me often say I’m generous with my “secrets” — but here’s what I truly believe:
No matter how much we learn from mentors or admire the masters, you have a unique touch, a signature waiting to be claimed. And my mission is to guide you there — patiently, step by step — until your voice becomes unmistakably your own.
Inside this program, surrounded by a supportive and passionate community, you’ll learn to see in a way that transforms your entire process. You’ll become more aware of what you know (and what you don’t), more intentional in your choices, and more confident in your practice — the three pillars that turn good painters into great artists.
Read on to find out more!
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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60+ hours of in-depth, pre-recorded demos & lectures
Step-by-step modules guiding you through everything from color mixing to expressive composition. - Monthly LIVE interactive sessions on extracurricular topics—recordings included.
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Group critiques & tailored feedback
- Private artist community
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Lifetime access
- Exclusive discounts & early access on select art supplies, future workshops, and physical exhibitions (London, Sicily & beyond).
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Subtitles (French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, etc) and Mobile School App
Here are some highlights of this program:
5 in-depth demos to learn an effective method to mix realisticic skin tones for any complexion: White, Olive, Brown, Black etc.
From Realist Portrait Drawing to Impacftul Portrait Painting in OIL ! Learn to capture the essence of your sitter & how to add interesting backgrounds! (2 x portraits of Irene; 2x portraits of Sarah / 14+ hours demos)
Learn how to create beautiful abstract grounds using mixed media, including gold leaf. Extra: learn how to mount paper on panels for painting.
Learn the basic principles to look for to paint ANY HAIR — Red, Blonde, Brunette, Bangs, Bald (demos + lectures).
The longest and most intense chapter - I show you how I transform ideas and sketches into large scale abstract-figurative paintings. 9+ hours demos and tips overcome creative blocks and find your voice!
Plenty of bite-sized demos to dive deeper into topics such as eyes, mouth, nose, hands, etc.
Here are ALL the modules in the syllabus that you can stream as soon as you register (and for lifetime!!):
- Chapter Overview (0:55)
- An Effective Method to Mix Any Skin Colour (3:41)
- Color Mixing Demo: How to Organise Your Palette (11:14)
- Color Mixing Demo: Focus On the White/Pale Skin (15:21)
- Color Mixing Demo: Focus on the Olive/ Light Brown Skin (13:31)
- Color Mixing Demo: Focus on the Dark Brown/Black Skin (11:04)
- Concluding Notes (1:15)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- A Method to Unleash Creativity (1:49)
- Priming Your Surfaces (2:43)
- Creating an Abstract Ground for a Medium Painting (1:28)
- Toning & Applying Gold Leaf​ (4:11)
- Spray Painting, Stencilling & Layering (9:15)
- Tips and Best Practices to Keep Inspired! (3:55)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- Overview of the lesson (1:12)
- Before We Start: Surface, Composition and Transferring Our Drawings (11:01)
- Before We Start: Creating a Colour Study using the ZORN palette (35:54)
- Start Painting: Blocking-in (28:57)
- Phase Two: Getting the Likeness Right (29:09)
- Pushing the Portrait Further: Finer Details and Rendering (28:58)
- Finishing Touches: Adding an Abstract Background & Varnishing Your Work (21:28)
- APPENDIX : a review of Oil Paint MEDIUMS (8:00)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- Before we Start: Preliminary Thoughts & Composition (3:54)
- Before We Start: Mixing Skin Tones for Light Brown/Olive Complexion (17:51)
- Let's Start Painting: Blocking-in (32:36)
- Painting Phase Two: Modelling (51:55)
- Painting Phase III: From Modelling to Rendering (71:33)
- Painting Phase 4: Chest, Dress, Hair (37:46)
- Final touches & Backgrounds (6:08)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- Chapter Overview (2:56)
- Breaking Through Creative Blocks: Tips to Kickstart Your Imagination (13:29)
- Demo I: Sketching and Brainstorming (51:57)
- Demo II: Transform Your Sketches Into Small Painting Studies (48:53)
- How to: Scale Up Your Preliminary Studies (4:01)
- FOCUS ON: Mastering Composition (9:50)
- APPENDIX : Alternative Methods to Unlock Creativity (10:39)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- ADD-ONS: extra reference material
- Painting on a Large Scale: Organize Your Workspace (9:59)
- Phase I: Toning & General Blocking (99:29)
- Phase II: Modelling the Portrait (50:23)
- Phase III: Rendering the Portrait (33:58)
- End of the Session Checklist (3:34)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- ADD-ONS: extra reference material
- APPENDIX: Brushes & Brushwork (14:15)
- Intro to the Final Part (4:08)
- Creating The Dress (23:32)
- How to: Push the Portrait Further (74:31)
- Retouching the Hair (27:27)
- Merging the Figure with the Background: The Treble-Layers Method (49:37)
- Final Touches (4:41)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- APPENDIX: Brushes & Brushwork (14:15)
💡 But That’s Not All...!
What makes the Complete Plus program truly special are the monthly interactive classes, inspired by the great masters !
Each session includes a pre-recorded demo + a live group critique and Q&A.
In 2026, this path will expand into a fuller Art Salon with events, exhibitions, and more. Here's a list of upcoming topics:
SEP: Painting Fabric: Satin
Drawing inspiration from Masters' like JS Sargent & J. Sorolla, we'll have a go with painting fabric, starting from silk/satin!
OCT Painting Feet
Learn the basic anatomy of feet and then apply 'realist' principles to depict any feet, in any pose.
NOV: Painting Children
Let's look at children's anatomy, how it differs from adults, and how this translates into painting!
DEC: Radiant Red Hair
Let's analyze the anatomy of the hair and what colors to use, and in which order, to create beautiful, flowing red hair.
JAN: Warm Light, Cool Shadows?
In this brand new series, we'll analyse how master painters treated light and shadow, edges, and transitions—starting with J. S. Sargent's Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose.
FEB: Painting Reflections like Sorolla
In this brand new series, we'll analyse how master painters treated light and shadow, edges, and transitions—continuing with J. Sorolla masterful use of outdoor light and shadows
What Makes the COMPLETE PLUS Program Unique:
- 🎨 Hands-on mastery of realist portrait techniques in both drawing and painting.
- 🖌️ Unique methods for textured, abstract backgrounds that elevate your work.
- 🎯 In-depth guidance on composition and color to craft powerful visual stories.
- đź’ˇ Creative development tools to help you move from concept to completed work.
- 🖼️ Full-scale project creation — bring an abstract-figurative painting to life.
- đź“… Monthly INTERACTIVE sessions covering advanced and exploratory topics.
- group critique
- đź“š Lifetime access to an expansive library of lessons INLUDING the interactive monthly sessions.
- 🤝 A vibrant artist community for connection, feedback, and encouragement.
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Flexible affordable payment options, from 120$ per month
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, Complete +)
"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, Complete PLUS)
"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)
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If you prefer to learn at your own pace — without the extra live sessions — enrol in any of these programs here:
PS. You can upgrade anytime when you’re ready to join the live sessions.
If you are ready to invest time to push your career or skills, I also offer one-on-one critique on ZOOM / email. Check the program below for more info:
Why This Isn't Just Another Art Course
And why my approach might be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.
Hi, I’m Rosso — painter, educator, and founder of this school.
Years ago, while studying at a traditional atelier, a teacher told me something that changed everything:
“Stop copying. Start seeing.”
Not the object. Not the photo. But the color, the temperature, the relationship.
That moment cracked something open. I stopped painting what I thought was there—and began painting what I truly saw.
Over time, this grew into what I now call Seeing Beyond:
A way of painting that fuses observation with emotion, technique with intuition.
It’s about using color, value, and expression not to replicate—but to reveal. To make something feel alive.
That same mindset is woven into every part of this school—from the first brushstroke in the START path to the advanced critiques in MASTER.
My goal is to guide you beyond imitation—into harmony, freedom, and bold expression.