Learn Mixed Media Art With Me

Loose, expressive mixed media with Robert Joyner. Build the structure first, then pile on the layers and break it apart.

Loose mixed media art studies by Robert Joyner featuring charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, and expressive experimental mark-making.

Want to create loose, expressive mixed media art without worrying about every mark, layer, or brushstroke? You’re in the right place.

I’m Robert Joyner, and I think art gets a whole lot more interesting when you stop chasing perfection and start exploring. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been making art for years, I’ll help you simplify your subjects, experiment with materials, and find a more personal approach to mixed media.

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Start Here: The Deconstruction Lab

Build it. Then break it apart.

The Lab is one system, built on one idea: construct to deconstruct. Learn how drawing, value, color, and composition work. Then learn to simplify, combine materials, experiment with layers, and break away from rigid technique.

Your mixed media path

  1. Drawing Fundamentals: build a stronger foundation
  2. The System: construct, simplify, and deconstruct your subjects
  3. Design & Composition: make decisions before you create
  4. Value & Color: see light before color
  5. Mixed Media Foundations: combine drawing, collage, paint, and layering for a looser, more expressive approach

What you get

All 7 courses in the Lab (watercolor and acrylics too), a new 1-hour mini course every month starting in January 2027, and the Vault of painting journeys and studio sessions.

$5/month. Cancel anytime.

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Don’t take my word for it, slacker

This is an incredible, terrific, phenomenal course, it’s like ‘The Godfather’ of courses.” - Anton Smid, student

Mr. Joyner explains everything so well. I look forward to more of his classes. Outstanding!” - Ella Feliz, student

I now draw asking ‘what does it feel like’ and make lines with expression, not perfection.” - Lars Wentzel, Deconstruction Lab student

Not ready to commit?

Start with the free mixed media lessons.
Or, check out the #1 Free Loosest Painting Lesson on the Planet!

Learn at your own pace

No magic brush, perfect palette, or secret technique will make you a better artist. You get better by experimenting, making mistakes, and putting in the miles. Learn the fundamentals. Break the rules. Make some art.

See you in the studio, slackers!