What Can I Expect

Learn to paint on an online portrait painting course! On demand video tutorials for you to work through at your own pace, hosted by experienced portrait artist Rosso Emerald Crimson.

A colourful name for a colourful painter! Rosso grew up in Sicily before moving to London to study art. The award-winning painter specialises in portraits and these online lessons will show you the methods and techniques used to create both realistic and a more ‘freestyle' way of painting people.

Each painting starts with research, sketching and seeking out models to paint. Rosso will let you explore her world and her way of seeing people when she paints. The course covers everything from classic techniques, to a more figurative approach. It's informative, creative and fascinating to watch.

We love Rosso's distinctive style in the colourful portrait paintings that feature dynamic, eye-catching backgrounds, reminiscent of Frida Kahlo. A serene woman with flowers in her dark, curly locks blends into the flowery scene. Other portraits in Rosso's exhibitions have a dreamy, almost ethereal feel to them.

You will work alongside the video content to create your own portraits in your own style from start to finish. You will have six assignments, related to the six video modules. The great thing about these courses is that you can dip in and out of the tutoring when you like - and you have lifetime access to all the content.

Of course, you'll need things like an easel, palette, rags, oil paints, brushes and so on to paint, but once you've got all that and your access to Rosso's content, you'll be able to start getting creative. Buy your online portrait painting course now!

When Is It Available

• Register your voucher to receive access to the learning platform
• You can start courses whenever you like

Suitable For

• Suitable for artists of all levels- from those who have never painted a portrait before to artists who want to learn Rosso's techniques

Anything Else

• Lessons will run on any desktop, laptop, mobile or tablet
• All you need is good wi-Fi or 4G connection

Equipment required:

• Standing/table easel, large palette, pots for turps and mediums, rags, a variety of oil paints of different sizes / grades
• Brushes: A variety of brushes, including: a. flat synthetic brushes for acrylics/oil (large to very small, for finer details) b. Pointed round (hog, sable and/or synthetic) c. Sable brushes (for finer details, later stages of painting) d. Hog brushes e. Fan brushes (optional).