I enjoy the slick surface of primed panel over gesso panels for plein air painting

by admin | Jul 3, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

Primed panels are much less resistant to my painting knife and allow it to glide over the surface of the painting. Gesso creates more of a dry absorbent surface to paint on. I can make just under 40, 9 x 12 inch panels from a 4 x 8 foot 1/8 inch thick piece of...

Italy is Beautiful in October 2014 – Register Early!

by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, plein air

October 9 – 23, 2014 ITALY – PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE & STUDIO WITH DARYL URIG Umbrian region of Central Italy Call Tracy to Sign Up: 1-855-476-6482 Questions? Please email us: schoolinfo@laromita.org Painting, culinary, and art workshops in Italy. La...

Back Yard Plein Air Painter & Backyard Art

by admin | May 13, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

When I was writing my first book, Plien Air Painting for Everyone I wanted a catchy title that explained the book. It was a book on outdoor painting including set-up, supplies and follow along painting process for developing a painting. I found out that one of my...

Hill House Arts Retreat Spencer IN

by admin | May 6, 2014 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

Had the pleasure of visiting Hill House Arts Retreat in Spencer Indiana this past weekend. Got a bit of plein air painting in. Enjoyed talking with the local artisans. There is talent everywhere I visit across this great country of ours. Read an article on the front...

Introducing my New Book: “Painting Knife Explained”, by Daryl Urig

by admin | Apr 7, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education

I am so excited about this. Many of you have been asking me to write this book. Here it is. Painting Knife Explained, with many useful step-by-step demonstrations, painting examples, benefits, plus exercises to develop knife agility. It explains the basics to mature...

Categorize painting into approaches with Quang Ho

by admin | Apr 7, 2014 | concepts in painting

I had the pleasure of spending time with my friend Quang Ho and his family this last week. There are many things that impress me about Quang as a painter. His reputation is clear. What is far more intriguing for me is Quang as the teacher. Many can paint, but not many...