The COMPLETE PLUS Program offers an in-depth look into my creative process, blending portraiture and abstract-figurative painting in a way that will transform your artistic approach!
Ideal for artists who want to explore the entire creative processβfrom generating ideas to creating impactful portraits to developing full-scale abstract-figurative paintingsβthis program provides a comprehensive learning experience.
The COMPLETE PLUS Program includes:
- hours of in-depth, pre-recorded demos and lectures,
- monthly live sessions on extra-curricular topics + recordings.
- personalized critiques via email
- membership in the artist community
- Lifetime Access
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Here's a preview of some of the pre-recorded topics:
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 the basic principles to look for to paint ANY HAIR β Red, Blonde, Brunette, Bangs, Bald (demos + lectures).
Learn how to create beautiful abstract grounds using mixed media, including gold leaf. Extra: learn how to mount paper on panels for painting.
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 some of the monthly topics covered on ZOOM:
Abstracting Flowers with Color & Mixed Media
A 2-part series where I show my technique for creating painterly, abstract-looking flowers
Painting Feet
Learn the basic anatomy of feet and then apply 'realist' principles to depict any feet, in any pose.
Painting Fabric: Satin
Drawing inspiration from Masters' like JS Sargent & J. Sorolla, we'll have a go with painting fabric, starting from silk/satin!
Painting Children
Let's look at children's anatomy, how it differs from adults, and how this translates into painting!
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.
Warm Light, Cool Shadows?
In this brand new series, we'll analyse how master painters treated light and shadow, edges, and transitionsβstarting with J. S. Sargent's masterpiece Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose.
Check the full pre-recorded curriculum here:
- 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 Leafβ (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)
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What Makes the COMPLETE PLUS Program Unique:
- π¨ Hands-on mastery of realist portrait techniques in both drawing and painting.
- ποΈ Unique methods for textured, abstract backgrounds that elevate your work.
- π― In-depth guidance on composition and color to craft powerful visual stories.
- π‘ Creative development tools to help you move from concept to completed work.
- πΌοΈ Full-scale project creation β bring an abstract-figurative painting to life.
- π Live monthly sessions covering advanced and exploratory topics.
- βοΈ One-on-one critique via email to accelerate your artistic growth.
- π Lifetime access to an expansive library of lessons and live recordings.
- π€ A vibrant artist community for connection, feedback, and encouragement.
This program offers an in-depth look into my creative process, blending portraiture and abstract-figurative painting in a way that will transform your artistic approach!
ο»ΏItalian-born Rosso is an acclaimed professional fine art painter residing in the UK. Her innovative artwork merges traditional painting methods with abstract expressions to create contemporary portraits that have captivated audiences internationally. Beginning her artistic journey at the age of 30, Rosso made the bold leap from a previous advertising career to pursue her passion for arts. A product of intensive self-directed learning, Rosso honed her craft through part-time studies at the London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA) and invaluable mentorship from artists who greatly influenced her technique.
Rosso's dedication to her craft is evident not only in her award-winning pieces but also in her approach to teaching. Translating her extensive experience into the classroom, she fosters an environment rich in practical skill-building and innovative thinking. With an undying passion for painting and a conviction for continuous learning, Rosso engages students with the same enthusiasm that fuels her creativity in the studio. Her success stories span from emerging artists to seasoned professionals who have all benefited from her dynamic instructional approach and her deep connection to the art community. Through her vibrant teaching methods, Rosso's goal is to inspire and guide her students to explore their unique artistic voices and achieve excellence in their creative pursuits.