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.
‘Tis the Season, you will not want to miss this!
Three workshops: October-November-December 1838 Canal Town - 2 Day Plein Air Artist Retreat Metamora Inn brings The Painting Workshops of Daryl Urig. Daryl is a national traveling painting workshop instructor. He has taught from East to West Coast on his National...
The essence of painting
It takes so long to understand painting, it at least has taken me most of my life. I marvel at very few young painters that arrive at quick success. I think how long will it last for them, or do they even understand what they have accomplished? My journey is more like...
My First Time Making Wine Making – Using the Internet
I remember hearing in school that all experiences can add up. Sometimes going off track can be a healthy part of development. So when I decided to turn off the path and begin making wine it was a welcome adventure. I had not made wine since I was 11 years old. Yeah,...
Many people have asked me, “Why a National Tour?”
My top four reasons are that I love painting, teaching, people and traveling. Years ago I read a Biography of Thomas Hart Benton. I was so impressed with his road trips and how he would be inspired by the American people to do these magnificent figurative paintings. I...
The Fidder
On the way back from a paint out I came across this fiddler at a gas station that struck me as, paint me. I ended up doing a study before this final 48 x 42 inch final painting. I exaggerated the fiddlers gesture and added the coke machine to the original finding....
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http://instagram.com/darylurig# This 48 x 42 inch panel is the fiddler in progress by @darylurig
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Master bold, textured effects with this practical painting knife guide
Plein Air Painting for Everyone,
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My artistic truths and “Painters Code” to debunk myths.