Welcome to the Complete Plus Program!
This program is the result of over 15 years of painting, 7 years of teaching, and hundreds of honest conversations with artists around the world. It’s built with love, obsession, and a commitment to helping you grow — technically, creatively, and personally.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck — to want more from your paintings:
- More depth, more life, more honesty
- Skin tones that feel luminous and human
- A process that’s clear, without killing the soul of the painting
- The confidence to push — and the wisdom to stop
I’ve been there too — again and again — until my work finally began to match the vision I’d held for years. (If you haven’t seen my paintings, have a look here.)
Inside COMPLETE+, you'll learn to see in a way that changes everything.
You’ll grow more aware, more intentional, and more confident — the three pillars that turn skill into artistry.
Step inside this Program...
Here's the full pre-recorded syllabus, at a glance:
- 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)
What’s Included:
- 60+ hours of in-depth, pre-recorded demos & lectures
- Step-by-step modules covering skin tones, abstraction, composition & more
- Monthly live sessions with demos, Q&As, and process deep-dives (replays included)
- Group critiques and tailored feedback
- Private artist community with lifetime access
- Special perks — discounts, early access to retreats & events (London, Sicily & beyond)
- Multilingual subtitles (French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, etc.)
- Mobile-friendly: Stream anytime with the School App
PLUS, MONTHLY THEMED TOPICS INPIRED BY THE MASTERS!
Highlights of the Program include:

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.
💡 But That’s Not All...!
The Complete PLUS ALSO includes:
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Monthly Master Studies:
Explore focused themes like fabric, feet, light and shadow, children portraiture, and more — each inspired by the great master painters. -
Live Group Critiques:
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Thematic Lectures & Resource Library:
Access a growing archive of visual references, guided breakdowns, downloadable guides, and behind-the-scenes content — always available, always expanding. -
Art Community & Real-World Opportunities
Here's an overview of upcoming topics inspired by the Masters:

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
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)
https://www.rossoartschool.com/p/students-gallery
Not sure if this is the right Program for you?
Just fill out the contact form here, and I’ll get back to you to arrange a FREE discovery session as soon as possible

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:

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
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 the START and COMPLETE programs?
START focuses on the foundations of realist portraiture — from drawing to painting. We explore the core principles of classical realism and apply them to create portraits with vibrant skin tones and emotional depth. This is ideal if you want to learn to see like a painter and understand my method, regardless of your current level.
COMPLETE is a more extensive journey through my method. It introduces both realist and abstract-figurative techniques, includes demos on multiple skin tones, and offers deeper insight into composition, sketching, color, and overcoming creative blocks. The course culminates in a medium- to large-scale painting based on your own sketch and study — ready to hang or even sell.
What is the difference between Stream Only and PLUS?
Every program includes:
- Hours of pre-recorded lessons
- Downloadable PDFs and reference materials
- Lifetime access
- Membership in our private artist community
PLUS adds:
- Monthly interactive live classes
- Live demos, paint-alongs, and Q&A sessions
COACHING includes everything in PLUS, plus:
- A personalized coaching plan
- Private 1:1 Zoom sessions to review your work and shape your path as an artist
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.
Still have questions? Let’s chat.
Just fill out the contact form here, and I’ll get back to you to arrange a FREE discovery session as soon as possible
