Leisure Painter, January 2014 article by Daryl Urig

by admin | Dec 16, 2013 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air, Still Life

I was very pleased when Leisure Painter Magazine picked up my article on “Copy habitats not paintings” and a plein air still life demonstration I provided. The magazine was recommended to me by one of my students. It is a very fine publication. I was...

The Perfect Fine Art Painting Gift

by admin | Dec 6, 2013 | Education, Historical Sites, plein air

Christmas has always been a special Holiday at our home. It is a time to enjoy family and friends. Gifts are shared from a willing heart, reminding us of our Savior that received gifts on his birthday. I have enjoyed meeting many of you in my workshops. Always hating...

Spring Island, SC – Studio Painting Knives

by admin | Nov 23, 2013 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, Still Life

As part of my National Tour I was able to enjoy the people and location of Spring Island, SC. The week-long workshop focused on drawing for painting, color mixing, limited pallet, perspective, painting light and shadow and paint manipulation with painting knife or...

Canal Days – Metamora Indiana

by admin | Sep 26, 2013 | Abstract, Education, Historical Sites, plein air

The location is Metamora Indiana. It is an 1800’s canal town. It has canal days the first weekend of October, you would think you are in the 1800’s. You can see how the painting evolved by reviewing the images below. I used a cement trowel which is quite...

‘Tis the Season, you will not want to miss this!

by admin | Sep 20, 2013 | Education, plein air

Three workshops: October-November-December 1838 Canal Town – 2 Day Plein Air Artist Retreat Metamora Inn brings The Painting Workshops of Daryl Urig. Daryl is a national traveling painting workshop instructor. He has taught from East to West Coast on his...