This School is for You if…
- ✅ You want to paint portraits that truly come to life but don’t know where to start
- ✅ You want to learn strong, reliable techniques used in great art—both classic and modern
- ✅ You want to discover your own style, not just copy others
- ✅ You dream of creating beautiful, original contemporary art and growing as an artist
🖌️ What You’ll Learn
- 🎨 Master portrait painting that captures emotion and life
- 👩🏻🎨 Mix skin tones accurately across diverse complexions
- 🖌️ Explore Mixed Media Techniques across different surfaces and styles
- ✨ Create abstract backgrounds that enhance your subject
- Create original compositions from both photo references and imagination
- ⚖️ Balance intuition and structure to develop your unique artistic voice
About Me & My Teaching Approach
Hi, I’m Rosso — an artist, educator, and the creator of this school.
I’ve been painting professionally for over 15 years, driven by a deep passion for expressive portraiture. This school brings together everything I’ve learned — the techniques, mindset, and creative process that helped me grow as an artist.
My work has been exhibited internationally, including at the MEAM Museum and Mall Galleries, and featured in publications like Colossal, My Modern Met, Magzoid, The Artist, and International Artist Magazine. I’ve also participated twice in Sky Portrait Artist of the Year (2019 & 2020), and a finalist in the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, and won several prizes, including Jackson’s Painting Prize and the the Women in Art Prize.
I believe great art comes from a balance of strong foundational skills and genuine individuality. My own work blends classical techniques with bold colour, abstraction, and emotional depth — a style I call abstract-figurative.
My lessons combine structure with spontaneity, helping you develop solid technique while nurturing your personal style. You’ll learn the 'how' and the 'why' — and leave each lesson with confidence and clarity.
If this approach resonates with you, I’d love to paint alongside you in the school.
Keep reading below to see how you can join my school!
—Rosso
Here's an overview of the content shared across the 3 Core Programs:
Once you enrol in any of the core programs, you will have
Instant, Life Time Access
Explore each program below – START (pre-recorded only), COMPLETE (full curriculum, pre-recorded only) and COMPLETE PLUS (Full CV, pre-recorded & Live, Critique):
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Have a look at what students say and create:
"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)
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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.
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.