WELCOME TO THE
6 MONTHS PLUS PROGRAM!
In the 6-month program, I’ll introduce a variety of techniques, including three portrait demos on diverse skin tones (white, brown, black) with different methods: direct, indirect with underpainting, and a unique third approach.
During the monthly LIVE CLASSES on Zoom, we’ll be covering extra topics in-depth, such as painting fabric, hands, reflections, and shadows. We’ll look closely at the works of Masters like Sargent, Rembrandt, Rubens, Sorolla and Klimt for inspiration and techniques.
By the end of the program, students will be equipped to create a medium- or large-scale painting, working through the entire process—from initial sketching to a detailed study, and finally scaling up to a full-sized abstract-figurative piece.
This program offers a comprehensive look into my creative process, covering both portraiture and abstract-figurative painting!
Here’s What You Get in the 6-Month PLUS Program:
- Unlimited access to extensive pre-recorded lessons with CAPTIONS and SUBTITLES
- 6 LIVE Zoom group classes each month for real-time guidance, with Q&A
- Engaging creative exercises and assignments at the end of each chapter
- Up to 10 personalized critiques on assignments via email (available within 12 months from enrolling)
- Downloadable PDFs and copyright free reference images
- Automatic membership in the dedicated Artists Community
- Stream lessons anytime, anywhere with the school mobile app
- Technical support via email
- Exclusive Oil Paint Sets & Professional Brush Giveaways Sponsored by Michael Harding & Pro-Arte
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Special discounts on future courses and products for alumni
Browse the full course content here:
Introduction
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Blending Realism with Abstract: An Introduction
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Organise Your Workspace
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Fundamentals of Realist Portraiture PART I - focus on drawing
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Drawing Realist Portraits
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FOCUS ON: 5 mins videos on additional drawing topics
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Fundamentals of Realist Portrait PART II - focus on painting
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Mixing Realistic Skin Tones For Any Complexion
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- 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
Before We Start: A review of Painting Approaches & Stages
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Creating Impactful Portraits I : White & Pale Complexion
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- Overview of the lesson
- Before We Start: Surface, Composition & Size
- Before We Start: Transferring Our Drawings
- Mixing Skin Tones Using a ZORN PALETTE (4:03)
- Create a Preliminary Colour Study
- Start Painting: Blocking-in
- Get the likeness right
- Pushing the Portrait Further: Finer Details and Rendering
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
Creating Impactful Portraits II : Olive & Brown Complexion
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- Overview of the lesson
- Before We Start: Surface, Composition & Size
- Mixing The Brown Skin Tones with a modified ZORN palette
- DEMO: A Fun Way To Test Our Skin Tones
- Let's Start Painting: Sketching The Portrait & Block-in
- Focus On: Shadow Shapes
- Focus On: Edges & Transitions
- Focus On: Curly Brunette Hair
- Focus On: The Background
- Focus On: Finishing Touches
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
Creating Impactful Portraits III : Black & Dark Complexion
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Painting Hair
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Blending Realism with Abstract PART I: preparing the ground
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- 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
Blending Realism With Abstract PART II: Transforming Ideas into a Painting
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- Plan Your Process: from Brainstorming to Materialising Your Ideas
- Demo I: Create a Sketch Using Images and Imagination
- Demo II: Transform Your Sketch Into a Small Painting Study
- Demo III: Scale Up Your Study Into A Large Abstract-Figurative Painting
- PRACTICE AT HOME: creative exercises and assignment
Let's ZOOM In On... Calendar of Events & Topics
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- About the ZOOM Sessions
- WELCOME SESSION THURSDAY 21ST NOVEMBER
- SAT 14TH DEC - Inspired By J S Sargent: Painting Hands
- Inspired by Rembrandt: Painting the Eyes, Mouth, Nose
- Inspired by Klimt: Painting on Gold Leaf
- Inspired By Schiele: Sketching Raw Emotions
- Inspired By Rubens: Painting Silk
- Inspired By Sorolla: Painting Light, Reflections and Shadows
- Inspired By Ingres: Painting Floral Patterned Dresses
- Inspired By Vermeer: Painting Jewels
- Inspired By The PreRaphaelites: Painting Flowing Red Hair
- Inspired By Caravaggio: Creating Drama with ChiaroScuro
- Inspired By Henry Regnault: Painting Gold
- Inspired By JS Sargent: Painting Glasses
- PAINTING CHALLENGE: Get The Same Skin Tone Using Different pigments
- PAINTING CHALLENGE: Create A Portrait With One Brush
- PAINTING CHALLENGE: Abstracting Flowers With Colour
Mastering Your Tools: Mediums, Brushes, and Finishing Techniques
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Becoming a Professional Artist
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Conclusion
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Italian-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.
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