Stop Painting Flat Oil Eyes. Start Painting Eyes That Look Alive.

Learn directly from 35 years experienced portrait artist Rosario Ponte and get live 4-hour coaching as you create your own oil eye painting on Saturday, 27 June.

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Early bird ends June 20 or when the first 10 seats are taken, whichever comes first. After that, price goes to $67. There's no waitlist.

Following Tutorials But Still Ending Up With Eyes That Just Don't Look Right?

Eyes that look flat no matter how much detail you add

Not knowing whether to keep going or stop overworking it

No one to tell you what's actually wrong

Watching videos but freezing when you're alone with the canvas

(Only 10 seats)

Learn With Real-Time Guidance So You Can Paint With Confidence, Not Guesswork.

A completed oil eye study with visible depth and structure

A repeatable 4-step process you can use in future portraits

See common mistakes corrected before they become frustrating habits

How to use soft edges and contrast to “sculpt” realism

Trusted by 772+ painters

Replay included

Early Bird Ends June 20, Save $20 Before the Price Increases to $67

9:00 AM–1:00 PM (PT)  12:00 PM–4:00 PM (EST)

That's exactly why this coaching exists.

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Clear confidence on what to fix (and what not to overwork)

Apply each step on your own canvas with live coaching from Rosario

Ask questions as you work and get unstuck immediately

Learn from a master portrait artist

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Rosario Ponte is a master oil portrait painter with over 35 years of experience creating commissioned portraits and teaching artists how to see and correct what others miss. Her approach is direct, precise, and focused on helping you understand the structure, values, edges, and details that make a portrait feel alive.

This live workshop gives you a focused way to improve quickly - with Rosario guiding you step by step.

Rosario Ponte

How It Works

Our 4-step oil eye painting process

1

Draw the Structure

Use the least-painted sketch version.

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Ready to paint eyes that look alive?

One Couching With Rosario Changes How You Paint Eyes Forever.

Stop guessing, stop overworking, stop watching tutorials that don't transfer. Join Rosario live and leave with a finished painting and a process that actually sticks.

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Early bird ends June 20 or when 10 seats are taken

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an advanced painter?

No. This workshop is best for beginner to intermediate oil painters who have some basic drawing or painting experience and want to create more realistic portraits.

What if I can't make the full live session?

You'll have 7-day replay access to rewatch any part at your own pace. The replay is included with every seat.

How is this different from a YouTube tutorial?

You're not watching you're painting. Rosario corrects your work in real time, answers your questions as they come up, and guides you through every step on your own canvas.

Will the price really go up after June 20?

Yes early bird ends June 20 or when 10 seats are taken, whichever comes first. After that, the price automatically increases to $67. There's no waitlist at the lower price.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes. Refunds are available up to 24 hours before the workshop start time. Since this is a live virtual event and replay access is included, refunds are not available within 24 hours of the event or after the workshop has begun.

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What students are saying

Lorena (student)

“Rosario explains why something works, not just what to do. Even through Zoom, I felt guided and confident."

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See the Depth, Life, and Detail You'll Be Working Toward

Rosario's oil eye painting examples

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10 Seats. One Price.
Early Bird Ends June 20.

Get $20 Off Before the Early Bird Closes.

Early Bird

$47

(first 10 seats)

Early Bird seats are limited. Once the first 10 seats are taken, price increases to $67.

Live 4-hour guided workshop

Everything Included 

7-day replay access

Materials + color mixing guide

Repeatable 4-step process

Real-time painting corrections

Standard

$67

(After 10 seats)

Time Schedule 

Saturday, June 27

9:00 AM–1:00 PM (PT) 12:00 PM–4:00 PM (EST)

Reserve my seat - $47 (Early Bird)

Early Bird seats are limited. Once the first 10 seats are taken, price increases to $67.

2

Color And Values

Use the second, partially painted version.

3

Depth and Realism

Use the more developed work-in-progress version.

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Rebecca (student)

“Rosario’s guidance helped her become more confident in her work and her painting process.”

Patricia (student)

“Rosario’s teaching helped her see her painting more clearly and understand what needed to improve.”