An artist e-mailed me last week with this question:

by admin | Jan 17, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education

I work in advertising, but miss painting and drawing. What can I do? I am sure there are a lot of people out there that feel the same way. So I e-mailed him back and wanted to share my response with my loyal readers. Here goes: I am glad to hear you are working in the...

3 Workshops – 3 Locations – Jan. & Feb. 2011

by admin | Jan 12, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education

Get Out of the Box The Basics of Color Shape – Hayley Gallery Download Application here Join nationally acclaimed oil painter, Daryl Urig, for an exploratory journey with color, shapes while painting from photographs. This innovative approach will help take you...

Neglected Kitchen

by admin | Jan 7, 2011 | Oil Paintings for Sale

I chose the title, Neglected Kitchen, for this piece. But it was actually a painting of a deserted farm house in Russellville, Ohio that a group of painters and I came across as we were searching for good painting spots when we attended a paint out at Lake Waynoka...

Buffing up for the New Year?

by admin | Jan 3, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, sport

I plan to buff up before the Arnold Schwarzenegger Event in Columbus Ohio in March. Last year I won the Arnold Choice Award, and am hoping for even better things this year. To accomplish my goals, I’m visualizing them. So I how can I buff up my paintings? I have a few...

Dutiful Obedience in My Life and Painting

by admin | Dec 17, 2010 | concepts in painting

Reading Hosea in the Old Testament this morning, I came across a passage that said God loves dutiful obedience in the love we give him. And it made me think about my relationship with my wife, Robyn. Her acts of kindness every day make me love her most. I can always...