Paint to Sell? – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

by admin | Sep 5, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

Most people paint objects or places that evoke their emotion. Sadly, the things that they choose to portray do not always captivate the masses. For the people who enjoy painting as a hobby, the mass appeal of their work is not that important, but the professional...

Entering the Artist Zone – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

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...

Painting the Model Live from the Garden and from Photos in a Group 2 – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

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...

The “Starving Artist” is not a stereotype – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

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...

A place in Art History – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

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...

Don’t Be Afraid To Change Your Painting – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

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...

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