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.
A Quick Demo for Urig’s Plein-Air Nautical Workshop
purchase paintings here Information on Workshops & Locations © 2012 Daryl Urig
Cape Cod School – Massachusetts Painters on My National Workshop Tour
This past week I had the good fortune of being blessed by a group of energetic and very hungry Massachusetts painters, through the Creative Arts Center of Chatham MA. They had a deep craving for positive concepts in painting. And this is what I gave them. Practical...
I was fortunate to stay 2 days in Maine.
I was fortunate to stay 2 days in Maine. The vistas, the cool weather, the roughness of the elements are all here to stay. You cannot think of Maine without thinking Andrew Wyeth. Andrew did so much to help us understand his vision of Maine. I enjoyed seeing his...
Coming Home to New Jersey
It has been many years since I lived in New Jersey. I lived here just after I graduated art school and had my first job in a publishing company designing and illustrating book covers. So it was a bit like coming home. Words like charming and picturesque are well...
Old West or Wild West and Maynard Dixon Experience
The old west has always been dear to my heart. I was raised with TV folklore of my era, the Old West, even the Wild West. As a child and then older adult it helped me to create great visuals about our past. My visit to Maynard Dixon’s home and studio, was like coming...
Had a Good Catch
Had a Good Catch, 18 x 24 inches wide, oil on panel Information on Workshops & Locations © 2012 Daryl Urig
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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.