Learn Watercolor Painting With Me

Loose, expressive watercolor with Robert Joyner. Build the structure first, then let the paint do its thing.

Loose watercolor painting studies by Robert Joyner exploring color, value, simplified shapes, and expressive brushwork.

Want to paint loose watercolors without obsessing over every brushstroke? You’re in the right place.

I’m Robert Joyner, and I think painting gets a whole lot more interesting when you stop chasing perfection and start exploring. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been at it for years, I’ll help you simplify your subjects and find your own approach.

Trusted by 19,000+ students. 325 reviews. Nearly 65,000 hours of lessons watched.

Start Here: The Deconstruction Lab

Build it. Then break it apart.

Watercolor exposes every hesitant brushstroke, bro. The fix isn’t more control. It’s understanding the fundamentals so you can loosen your grip and let the paint do its thing.

The Lab is one system, built on one idea: construct to deconstruct. Learn how drawing, value, color, and composition work, then learn to break away from rigid technique.

Your watercolor path

  1. Drawing Fundamentals: build a stronger foundation
  2. The System: construct, simplify, and deconstruct your subjects
  3. Design & Composition: make decisions before you paint
  4. Value & Color: see light before color
  5. Watercolor: put it all into practice

What you get
All 7 courses in the Lab (acrylics and mixed media 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 watercolor lessons.
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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!