🔱 The MASTER PATH is our most immersive program — designed for artists ready to deepen their practice, refine their voice, and stay creatively challenged through ongoing mentorship, master studies, and live feedback.
You’ll learn everything from realist portraiture to painterly abstraction, with clear step-by-step instruction and the structure to keep you growing — all at your own pace, with lifetime access.
Taught in ENGLISH with subtitles in multiple languages (SPANISH, ITALIAN, POLISH, ARABIC, FRENCH...)
Step Inside the Master Path:
Here some content highlights:
REALIST PORTRAITS & FIGURE
Learn the Classical Principles of Realist Art, apply them to create powerful vibrant Portraits & Figures that jump out of the canvas!
Creating Abstract Grounds
Learn how to create bold, layered abstract grounds. Explore multiple approaches with mixed media, gold leaf, oils, and more. Prepare a series of experimental panels to use as the starting point — or the finishing touch — for your paintings.
Painting Flowing Hair
Bring your abstract grounds to life with a striking portrait. Learn the principles, tricks, and painterly strategies for capturing movement and light in hair — with a focus on Red Hair.
How to Start, Continue, and Stop — With Confidence
Throughout the program, you’ll learn to master the full spectrum of the creative process — from starting with clarity, to directing your painting with intention, to knowing when to stop (or push further), and finishing with authenticity.
Color Theory in Practice
Go beyond the basics with a hands-on approach to color theory. By studying master works and contemporary art, we’ll explore how to use color — contrast, complements, juxtapositions, temperature, and chroma — to create vibrancy, depth, and compelling compositions.
Finding Your Own References
In this module, we’ll explore practical ways to source inspiration, work with models, and organize material so you always know what to paint. You’ll also learn how to build a sustainable studio habit — so you never run out of ideas.
Here's the full pre-recorded syllabus, at a glance:
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- APPENDIX : a review of Oil Paint MEDIUMS (8:00)
- 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 (1:43)
- Basic Anatomy of Hands (8:04)
- Hands Demo I - Drawing a Simple Hand (36:32)
- Hands Demo II - Drawing Complex Hands (33:36)
- Intro to Painting Hands
- A review of Sargents' Approach to Painting Hands (23:47)
- Hands Painting Demo (160:13)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: Creative Excercises & Resources
- 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)
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
- ADD-ONS: extra reference material
- APPENDIX : Alternative Methods to Unlock Creativity (10:39)
- 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)
Also included (for FREE!!) these monthly, extra-curricular modules:
💡 What’s Included:
- 60+ hours of in-depth, pre-recorded demos and lectures
- Step-by-step modules
- A private, dedicated artist community
Additionally & Exclusive to the Master Path:
- Extra in-depth analysis to go further - covering topics such as: Key Anatomy (Feet, Hands, Face), In-depth Abstract & Expressive painting techniques, Analysisng Painting, Color Theory, Creating a Signature style painting.
- Monthly, Live Group critiques with Q&A
- Special discounts & early access to in-person retreats and exhibitions (London, Sicily & beyond)
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Multilingual subtitles: French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic & more
OPTIONAL*:
- personal critique/feedback via email (PREMIUM package)
- tailored, personal growth plan with 6 live one-on-one ZOOM critiques (VIP package)
*Check the pricing box to select the PREMIUM/VIP package
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)
If you prefer to learn at your own pace — without the extra Master-Inspired Interactive events — 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:
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FAQ
Are these Programs suitable for beginners?
Yes — every Program in the school is designed for all levels.
Whether you’re just starting out or already have an established practice, you’ll learn a clear, structured method that can transform the way you see, paint, and express your voice.
Is it good for acrylic painters?
Yes — the program is suitable for all mediums, including acrylics, oils, watercolors, and pastels. I personally use oils for most portrait demos, but the techniques and principles apply across all mediums — especially when it comes to color, composition, and expressive process.
What is the difference between START, COMPLETE and MASTER PATH?
START focuses on the foundations of realist portrait painting — structure, value, and color.
COMPLETE builds on that with a full self-paced program exploring abstract-figurative work, composition, color, and personal expression.
MASTER PATH includes everything in COMPLETE plus monthly live group critiques, in-depth master studies, new demos, and access to an expanding library of advanced topics.
Can I enrol now and start later?
Yes! Once you enrol, you’ll have lifetime access to all pre-recorded content and materials. You can start whenever it suits you and revisit lessons as often as you like. New content added to your program will be included at no extra cost.
Do I have lifetime access?
Yes. Your enrolment includes lifetime streaming of all course content and access to future updates within your chosen program.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. We offer flexible payment plans to make the school accessible to artists worldwide. You can choose to pay in full or in 6–12 monthly instalments, starting from $85 USD/month.
Can I see past student work?
Yes. You can browse our Student Gallery here to see examples of past work created by students in the programs. It's a great way to get a feel for what’s possible and the diversity of styles within the school.
Are there any bonuses or extras included outside the main program?
Yes! As a student, you'll be entitled to exclusive perks, including:
- Discounts on in-person workshops and retreats
- Priority access to special events, art salons, and exhibitions (starting in London)
- Invitations to prize draws, behind-the-scenes content, and other community-only offers
- These bonuses are offered as part of our growing artist network and may vary throughout the year.
About Me & My Teaching Method
I’m Rosso — painter, educator, and founder of Rosso Art School. I’ve been painting full-time for over 15 years, exhibiting internationally and teaching artists across the world — from London to Sicily to the US.
Early in my journey, a mentor told me something that changed everything: “Stop copying. Start seeing.”
Not the object. Not the photo. But the shapes, the color — the relationships between things. That moment shifted everything: my awareness, my style, and the path I would follow.
It became the foundation of my method, which I now call Seeing Beyond — a way of painting that pushes the boundaries of perception and balances classical structure with expressive freedom.
That mindset runs through every part of this school.
If you're ready to move beyond imitation and into confident, expressive painting — I’d love to guide you there.
Find out more about me & the school here
