Learn structure. Paint loose. Keep growing.
Seven courses and a bi-weekly studio journal that teach you the drawing, value, and design behind loose, expressive painting. Watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. From a full-time artist of 18+ years: Official Artist of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, commissions for Carnival Cruise Line, work seen on CBS.
STOP COLLECTING TECHNIQUES.
START BUILDING A PROCESS.
Most art instruction teaches you to copy one finished painting. You follow the steps, finish, and wonder what to paint next.
The Deconstruction Lab teaches you to see, construct, simplify, and design, so you can come up with your own ideas. Learn the structure. Then break it on purpose.
How the Deconstruction Lab works
Start with drawing, finish with expressive mixed media. Each course builds on the last.
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS→ Observe, simplify, and construct your subjects.
DRAWING IS EVERYTHING→ Use drawing as exploration, not just prep.
VALUE & COLOR→ Value builds structure. Color supports or transforms it.
DESIGN & COMPOSITION→ Movement, focal points, stronger arrangements.
WATERCOLOR PROGRESSIONS→ Get looser without losing the structure underneath.
ACRYLIC PROGRESSIONS→ Layering, brushwork, simplification.
MIXED MEDIA→ Drawing, paint, collage, and unexpected materials.
The Journal
Then keep going: The Lab Journal
A new studio lesson every other week. New subjects, new materials, and more ways to use the system. Finish the courses and you've always got somewhere to go next.
All 7 courses plus the Journal. Free previews on every course. Full refund within 7 days.
What students say
“I improved a lot from the start of the lesson to the end, very happy to continue the second part!”
“This is an incredible, terrific, phenomenal course, it’s like “The Godfather” of courses.”
“Mr. Joyner explains everything so well. I look forward to more of his classes. Outstanding!”
ABOUT ROBERT JOYNER
I’ve worked as a full-time artist for more than 18 years.
I was selected as the Official Artist of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, my artwork has appeared on CBS television, and I’ve created commissioned original artwork for Carnival Cruise Line.
But The Lab isn’t built around credentials or polished finished paintings.
It’s built around what actually happens in the studio: drawing, experimenting, making changes, solving problems, following unexpected ideas, and learning from every layer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where should I begin? Start with course 1 and work down. Already draw well? Skip to course 2.
Is this only for advanced artists? No. It starts with drawing fundamentals. Experienced artists use it to break rigid habits.
What happens after I complete the courses? Keep going with The Lab Journal. A new lesson is added every other week.
Are the Legacy Archives included? No, they're sold separately. They're optional deep dives into one medium.
What does the membership cost? $97 for a full year, one payment. Renews yearly, cancel anytime.
Is this a monthly subscription? No, it's one payment for a full year.
What's your refund policy? Email me within 7 days of your purchase and I'll refund you in full. Legacy courses and bundles are final sale, so try the free previews first.
BUILD THE SKILLS. LEARN THE SYSTEM. KEEP EXPLORING.
Renews yearly, cancel anytime
One Coca-Cola bottle. Multiple drawings. Start with structure, introduce charcoal and color, then gradually loosen up and explore more expressive possibilities.