Sneak Peak at the Studio – Creative Underground

by admin | Sep 16, 2014 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education

I hope you had fun with my intro movie about my new studio as I did. If you look closely you can get a sneak peak of the studio. Just trying to figure out the best way to design the space is a challenge. The space will require a sitting area for demonstrations...

Daryl Urig’s Creative Underground Studio

by admin | Sep 11, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education

The Creative Underground is my new studio space in Springdale Ohio. A place of artistic inspiration for artists and associates to come and get the imaginative juices flowing. Share fresh ideas in painting, with eco-friendly materials along with a structure of...

Roles of Light and Shadow – October 2014 Issue Leisure Painter Magazine

by admin | Sep 9, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education

See my latest article in the October issue of Leisure Painter. It is about understanding the Roles of Light and Shadow. You may link to it here: http://www.painters-online.co.uk/Magazines/Leisure-Painter/October-2014/Issue/_is264 I hope this gets the creative energies...

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...