The Adventures of an American West Oil Painter
The
Paintings
of
Daryl
Urig
One stormy plein air day, I learned to paint through chaos—each stroke a fight, each canvas a triumph. That grit shapes my art, waiting for you to discover. Step into my vibrant world of painting.
“Daryl Urig’s paintings capture raw emotion and texture—a must for any collector.”
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About My Process
My paintings evolve through years of bold experimentation, each canvas a playground of vibrant energy. Every mark—whether a knife’s thick stroke, a brush’s soft edge, or a fingertip’s touch—brings color and form to life, inviting you into a vivid, three-dimensional world.
From My Studio
Explore my blog for insights, stories, and the passion behind my paintings. Join me in bringing vibrant art to life, one canvas at a time.
Unfinished Tre
Unfinished Tre For all the finished paintings out there, to balance the universe there needs to be an unfinished painting. So I give you, Unfinished Tre. So many times especially as a young artist, the goal with every piece of artwork I created, was to finish it. The...
Rube Goldberg Machine
A while back in my early illustration years I was fascinated by Rube Golberg machines that I liked to call contraptions. In my mind, the Artist Rube Goldberg was the master of these illustrations. Similar to a game like Mouse Trap, one thing happens that triggers...
My Book, “Why Am I Broke”, is included in Cincinnati Library Permanent Collection
Google Book PreviewIt was never shared with me in High School or even College and your kids, relatives and the people you love, have probably not received this either. Because, why?Help those around you by sharing this information please. Improve your life and change...
Scattering Light
This was an exciting or groundbreaking painting for me. I was able to capture something new that will supply direction for more paintings to come. I am calling this new direction “Scattering Light”. This painting named “Frolic on the Beach”, incorporates my first...
“Why Am I Broke”, by DJ Urig
I am very excited about the information in this illustrated children's book. This is too important and valuable for kids growing up today do not have this. It can not be hidden any longer so I am publishing this book. Why miss out on life? It was never shared with me...
Fire at the Lake House
Lately, I cannot really state an exact time, but lately, my paintings seem to go off in any given direction of style, technique or discipline. I may start in one direction in my mind, come before my canvas, almost directed to another approach that begins familiar and...

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