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...

“Paint with Me” – Personalized Private Workshop

by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education

It was nice to make new friends on Spring Island this past week. I had a workshop with a couple. She was an established painter and he had never painted before. They impressed me how they both worked so well together. Complimenting each other actions like two cooks in...