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.”
Just Off My Easle
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.
Daryl Urig’s Creative Underground: An Eagle’s Eye View: In and Out of Focus – Live Interview with Linda Fischer March 24, 2015
We had some fun talking with Linda Fischer. We discussed topics on abstraction and perspective that I am sure you never thought of before. Please watch the video below.
Taking the Mystery Out of Abstraction
Daryl Urig's Creative Underground is moving forward. Redefining the art of painting. Stimulating while entertaining creative events. Live Painting Demonstrations, Workshops, Think Tank Discussions and Artist Interviews to motivate the art of painting and design. With...
C.W. Mundy reviews “Tips for a Contemporary Painter”, by Daryl Urig
What a pleasure to receive confirmation from such a masterful and accomplished painter as C. W. Mundy. You can read his candid remarks below. “Hey man, I read your book! It's like an encyclopedia in understanding the nature of painting with very useful tips! Very easy...
Plien Air to Abstraction – Live Interview with Stuart Shils
Streamed Live on February 3, 2015, with the Creative Underground. As a painter Stuart Shils has explored many avenues. While painting outdoors it changed his path as a painter. Seeing the abstract qualities and gestures of his paint seemed so much more powerful than...
Getting ready for a plein air event
The Creative Underground brings helpful advice to the painter. This week we interview a plein air painter coming back from a plein air event. We discuss very practicle ways to get ready for a plein air event. What to remember, what to review and what you may...
New Cubism? Woman in Relief
Cubism has always intrigued me, beginning in my youth. I loved Picasso and later to find out Braque where the major contributors to the moment. How could you not like Pablo Picasso he was so prolific as a painter. He seemed to have a very interesting life, and he was...
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Painting Knives Explained,
Master bold, textured effects with this practical painting knife guide
Plein Air Painting for Everyone,
Step-by-step tips for capturing landscapes with passion, for beginners and pros
Tips for the Contemporary Painter
My artistic truths and “Painters Code” to debunk myths.