by admin | Sep 2, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale
The runner’s high is an oft discussed athletic phenomenon. This term describes the moment a runner reaches a euphoric state in which they feel they can run forever. What most people don’t know, however, is artists can achieve a similar euphoria through their work. In...
by admin | Aug 30, 2010 | Daily Painter, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
I had a great weekend of plein air painting at Lake Waynoka in Sardinia, OH. I enjoyed conversing with my hosts, Tom and Donna, and the other painters while painting various pieces, even though I didn’t sell any of my work. The weekend was supposed to provide artists...
by admin | Aug 24, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
See the beginning of this story and how this painting started Woman Waiting in Garden Oil on Canvas – 24 x 20 inches For this session, we chose to position the model completely in shadow. After positioning her, it seemed her head and face fell into a deeper...
by admin | Aug 23, 2010 | Daily Painter, Oil Paintings for Sale
8 x 10 inches, oil on canvas I wanted my rendering to capture the simplicity and cascading lighting in this image while remaining sensitive to the subtle color changes in the model’s skin. I decided to capture the light and dark pattern and color changes in a beveled...
by admin | Aug 19, 2010 | concepts in painting, Daily Painter
Artists spend their lives searching for praise and appreciation for their work. Most don’t ever find it. For some, it comes posthumously. For the lucky few, they find it within their lifetime. The point is: most artists spend their lives struggling. Although people...
by admin | Aug 17, 2010 | concepts in painting, Daily Painter, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
I wanted to provide admirers of my artwork with the opportunity to become part of my work and legacy. By joining me in my creative process, my collectors and I will forge a place for ourselves in Art History. I have offered to paint at twelve private events for the...
by admin | Aug 16, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education
Lately, this seems like the best advice I can give myself. The fear of ruining my paintings through small alterations often keeps me from changing my works. But what I forget in these moments of worry is that sometimes the most minuscule changes can greatly enhance my...
by admin | Aug 16, 2010 | Daily Painter, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
The Old Water Tower on 5355 Miami Road in the Village of Indian Hill, Ohio Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14 inches It was only when I started painting that I realized the large size of the old water tower in Indian Hill. In addition to that, the light at the time of my plein...
by admin | Aug 13, 2010 | Table of Contents
PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS “Country View – June 3, 2009” | June 4th, 2009 | https://darylurig.com/blog/?p=135 “Knollman Farm House – June 6,2009” | June 8th, 2009 | https://darylurig.com/blog/?p=182 “Woman on Beach – June 11, 2009” | June 11th, 2009 |...
by admin | Aug 12, 2010 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
Seeing Above the Tree Tops – 11 x 14 inches, Oil on Canvas Sometimes we need to take a step back and examine the bigger picture. Today must have been one of those times! Completing this plein air painting, I captured a fuller image than I usually do. I decided to...