Daryl Urig On The Road National Tour Workshop

by admin | Jul 11, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education

Working with other painters is so rewarding to me. To see them grow and learn new things that will directly benefit their art. That is why I have chosen to go On The Road with a National Tour from East to West Coast. I am still booking new locations so please contact...

Broken Mirror, self-portrait with painting knife (Workshop Learnings)

by admin | Jul 6, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, online event, plein air

In my recent self portrait workshop it was a joy to work with other painters. It is always hard for me when the class is over I miss the students and the bonding we experience together at the workshops. Self portraiture is an excellent way to get into or improve your...

Self-Portraiture is the truest artistic expression

by admin | Jun 29, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

Self-portrait is very cool. It is the perfect direction for the accomplished or beginning artist to tackle. Besides allowing for personal expression it provides the perfect learning experience. Know thyself, says Socrates. When one explores this it is said to lead to...

Don’t rush into a painting – Treat it like a gourmet meal

by admin | Jun 27, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education

Don’t rush into a painting, but first take time to think about your painting before diving in. A painting should be like a gourmet meal, says Richard Schmid, you would not just gobble it down. Savor your time. Below is taken from his book: Alla Prima: Everything...

The Self Painter

by admin | Jun 23, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

Not quite sure what I saw staring back in me from that mirror in my dimly lit studio on that over cast two days. As I starred down the proportions, form, colors and shadows a character emerged, more elongated, like the figures I so enjoyed painting from the museum of...

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