Demo and Book Signing Sun City HHI, SC

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

It was a very large group of artists and spectators who came to by New Book Signing and Painting Demonstration in Bluffton South Carolina. My New book, “Plein Air Painting for Everyone” shows how easy it can become to paint out doors using a painting knife or...

I found Paul Cézanne’s mountain

by admin | Jan 21, 2013 | Abstract, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

Considered the father of impressionism and father of cubism. For me he is the father of plein air painting. Directing us in one thought, to uncover the riches before us. See Cézanne went to his back yard to paint almost every day. From his large back yard his main...

Naming your painting?

by admin | Jan 10, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

It has never been one of my strongest qualities. But then again it may have never been many artists’ best traits. We are visual people and words cannot define what we do. I have seen famous artists name their paintings with vague titles. Or is it that the name...

Looking Forward to the New Year!

by admin | Dec 31, 2012 | Education, plein air, Wildlife

I am so looking forward to a new year of painting workshops across North America. With old acquaintances from past workshops and meeting new energetic painters that want to grow their abilities. Lots of great locations for artists to retreat and refresh their creative...

Daryl Urig 2013 National Workshop Tour Schedule

by admin | Dec 19, 2012 | Education, plein air

– See full information here: http://www.DarylUrig.com We have some wonderful workshops planned for 2013. In some very convenient and beautiful areas of North America. I hope to see you. You can view more complete information on my home page of my website. Blessed...

Plein Air Painting for Everyone – New Book by Daryl Urig

by admin | Nov 26, 2012 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

You wanted to get started painting but did not know how. This book is for you. Plein Air painting is a perfect way to improve your painting and drawing skills. Everything is there before you in the scene you choose to paint. We don’t have to travel further than our...

Self Portrait in Rancho Mirage CA – Painter Workshop Testimonials

by admin | Nov 19, 2012 | concepts in painting, Education

Every time I come to California it is like coming home. This Midwest boy enjoys the Californians even if they do come from as far away as Washington, Oregon, Canada and of course California for this workshop. It is just an extra fun time of exuberant art, life as an...

You have to love Californians – Plein Air, Indian Canyons

by admin | Nov 11, 2012 | Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

Plein Air Field Study, Andreas Canyon, CA, 9 x 12 oil with painting knife I sometimes wonder when I plein air paint if I am capturing what is right and believable. It is what I see and interpret, but do others see the same thing? On this glorious day in Indian...

Pelicans Perch – 24 x 48 inches, based on plein air field studies

by admin | Nov 5, 2012 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air, Wildlife

Pelicans Perch is based on a number of experiences and field study paintings and sketches I have had here in the Carolina. Below is the final 24 x 48 inch wide oil on panel painting painted with exclusively painting knives. Plein air field studies and sketches below...

Plein Air in the Carolinas

by admin | Nov 2, 2012 | Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

I enjoy plein air painting more each day. I had the privilege of painting in South Carolina. In Bluffton, Spring Island and the Spring Islands Tabby Ruins. The water and the climate make it a very enjoyable location to paint the field studies I am showing below. One...