About
the
artist
Painting is my lifelong spark. From the moment I first touched paint as a child, it carved a path through my soul, opening doors to color, texture, and a vibrant community of artists and collectors. Each mark—whether a drip, a knife’s bold sweep, or a brush’s soft edge—tells a story, inspired by my mother’s unwavering belief, and I invite you to join me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X to discover the art that speaks to you.
Daryl Urig
Bio
Daryl Urig has painted his entire life, creating a bridge to artists and collectors alike. A Columbus College of Art & Design graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, he designed for Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson for 15 years and created interactive programs for WCET. As an adjunct professor and Academic Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati, he taught for over a decade and built a four-year art program. His books—Tips for the Contemporary Painter, Plein Air Painting for Everyone, and Painting Knife Explained—share his expertise, with Echoes on Canvas coming soon. A Leisure Painter magazine contributor, his work has appeared in the Columbus and Toledo Art Museums, private collections in the U.S. and to an individual in the UK, and galleries in Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, and Utah. He’s shown in juried Western exhibitions like the Cheyenne Frontier Old West Museum and earned awards from the Salmagundi Club and Portrait Society of America. Through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, he invites collectors to engage with his art’s story and find pieces that resonate.
Books Published
Tips for the Contemporary Painter: My artistic truths and “Painters Code” to debunk myths—click to purchase.
Painting Knife Explained: Master bold, textured effects with this practical guide—click to purchase.
Plein Air Painting for Everyone: Step-by-step tips for capturing landscapes with passion—click to purchase.
Echoes on Canvas: A new journey unfolds soon
Accolades
Member CM Russell Museum
Salmagundi Humans 24: Figurative Exhibition
Zanesville Art Museum, Annual Exhibition
Western Art Collector Magazine
American Society of Marine Artists
American Impressionist Society
Cheyenne Frontier, Old West Museum
The Arnold Award
Behringer-Crawford Museum Permanent Collection
International Artist Magazine
Leisure Painter Magazine
Oil Painters of America
The Artist Magazine
Toledo Art Museum
Columbus Art Museum
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Poster
Dialogue Magazine Cover Award
Hallmark Award for Painting
City Beat Magazine
The American Artists Professional League Inc.
Salmagundi Club – Governors Award
BFA
Columbus College of Art & Design
Painting Knives Explained,
Master bold, textured effects with this practical painting knife guide
Plein Air Painting for Everyone,
Step-by-step tips for capturing landscapes with passion, for beginners and pros
Tips for the Contemporary Painter
My artistic truths and “Painters Code” to debunk myths.