About Crafted By Robert
16 years painting full-time from a garage studio. Free art tutorials, honest stories about the creative process, and proof you don't need perfect conditions to create.
Hey, I'm Robert Joyner.
I've been painting full-time for 16 years, and I'll be straight with you - my "studio" is a table in my garage next to the chainsaws and bike racks. In winter, I paint wearing three layers and gloves. It's not glamorous, but it works.
When we bought our house during COVID, it checked every box except one: space for a proper studio. But seeing how happy my family would be here made the choice easy. I took one for the team, and I've got zero regrets.
My approach to teaching art is simple: build solid fundamentals first, then get comfortable being uncomfortable. I believe in learning through mistakes, embracing the messy process, and creating from wherever you are - perfect conditions are overrated.
Twenty-five years ago, a chance conversation in Florida led me to Stonington, Maine. That rugged coast changed everything about how I see and paint. My hope is that finding this site becomes your Stonington moment - a small detour that changes your art for good.
Everything here is free because I believe great art education should be accessible to everyone. No fancy equipment required, no perfect setup needed. Just grab your supplies and start creating.
Currently rebuilding this entire website from scratch because authenticity matters more than looking polished. You can follow the journey on my socials - fair warning, I get up at 4:30am and share the real, unfiltered process.
Welcome to the garage studio. Let's make some art.