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...

A touch of color

by admin | Mar 24, 2014 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, plein air

Sun City South Carolina was a warm and welcome place to have my workshop, discuss painting, do a few color exercises and develop paintings. The workshop focus was on having an actionable plan to create our illusion with our medium. To do this we must first understand...

Leisure Painter, January 2014 article by Daryl Urig

by admin | Dec 16, 2013 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air, Still Life

  I was very pleased when Leisure Painter Magazine picked up my article on “Copy habitats not paintings” and a plein air still life demonstration I provided. The magazine was recommended to me by one of my students. It is a very fine publication. I was...

The Perfect Fine Art Painting Gift

by admin | Dec 6, 2013 | Education, Historical Sites, plein air

Christmas has always been a special Holiday at our home. It is a time to enjoy family and friends. Gifts are shared from a willing heart, reminding us of our Savior that received gifts on his birthday. I have enjoyed meeting many of you in my workshops. Always hating...

Canal Days – Metamora Indiana

by admin | Sep 26, 2013 | Abstract, Education, Historical Sites, plein air

The location is Metamora Indiana. It is an 1800’s canal town. It has canal days the first weekend of October, you would think you are in the 1800’s. You can see how the painting evolved by reviewing the images below. I used a cement trowel which is quite...