Going Green – Healthy Painting

by admin | Jan 16, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education

I want to focus on being healthier this year. It has always been my concern but I need a concentrated effort if I expect change. I can affect my physical health by a few good choices. Exercise; eat more vegetables and less animal products. My painting also has...

Easy Rider on Red Chopper – Optic Sensationalism

by admin | Dec 26, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

Happy New Year! I have enjoyed painting this painting of the motorcyclist and like starting the New Year this way. Letting my imagination and thoughts collide in what I am calling Optic Sensationalism. From early on in my boyhood I have always enjoyed the visual and...

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...

The essence of painting

by admin | Sep 18, 2013 | concepts in painting

It takes so long to understand painting, it at least has taken me most of my life. I marvel at very few young painters that arrive at quick success. I think how long will it last for them, or do they even understand what they have accomplished? My journey is more like...

My First Time Making Wine Making – Using the Internet

by admin | Sep 13, 2013 | concepts in painting

I remember hearing in school that all experiences can add up. Sometimes going off track can be a healthy part of development. So when I decided to turn off the path and begin making wine it was a welcome adventure. I had not made wine since I was 11 years old. Yeah,...

Many people have asked me, “Why a National Tour?”

by admin | Sep 10, 2013 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

My top four reasons are that I love painting, teaching, people and traveling. Years ago I read a Biography of Thomas Hart Benton. I was so impressed with his road trips and how he would be inspired by the American people to do these magnificent figurative paintings. I...