Bodybuilders Pumping Up on Contest Day

by admin | Mar 7, 2011 | Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air, sport

Arnold Schwarzenegger noticed right away the 6 pack on Aydin Bigkiv in Urig’s painting, Bodybuilders Pumping Up on Contest Day at the 2011 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus Ohio on Saturday afternoon. He said that he appreciate how it was captured in paint and...

Breathe life into your paintings with new experiences.

by admin | Nov 18, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

I just got back from Tucson Arizona, and had a breathtaking time. I’ve wanted to visit Arizona since college and to finally arrive there was a blessing. While there, I often stood and took in as much as I could: majestic mountains, saguaro, prickly pear cactus and the...

The Hillside by Meyer Farm, Brookville, Indiana

by admin | Nov 3, 2010 | Historical Sites, plein air

It was love at first sight. When I came across this site, I knew I had to paint it. It was 9 am, and the orange-yellow glow of the early morning sun shimmered across the landscape. There was an “S” pattern in the hillside above the farm, which drew contrast from the...

Reduce Stess by surrounding yourself with hand made oil paintings

by admin | Oct 19, 2010 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

For years hospitals and therapeutic facilities have hung art in their buildings to help patients. Studies have shown the benefits of art in the health care field. Paintings can reduce stress of patients and visiting family members, calm fears and aid in the healing...

Gatekeeper – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

by admin | Sep 9, 2010 | Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

Oil on Canvas – 10 x 20 inches This depicts a scenic view in Indian Hill, Ohio. For me, the gatekeeper’s home is nostalgic of days of yore. It also compliments the beautiful Marge Schott mansion that lies far beyond the gate. The long profile of the gatekeeper’s...

Forgotten Tractors – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

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...

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