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.
Hangin’ by the dock
We had a lively fun group at the Cincinnati Art Club in Cincinnati Ohio this past weekend. It was the get out of the box workshop, painting with painting knives in a studio set up. We painted from photos emphasizing the importance of doing a rough preliminary painting...
Plein Air painting in the Black Mountains of North Carolina
The black Mountains of North Carolina is an amazing location to plein air paint. Misty dark charcoal mountains, vast country sides with livestock and wild animals. Black Mountains, Open Land, 5 x 7 inches wide, oil on panel Black Mountains Space, 12 x 16 inches wide,...
Painters – Be all that you can be
Can not help but be inspired by this motivational speech. If as painters or whatever direction you to desire to move in your life, you can apply even a few of his life's insights, you will find a better life. I hope we can all listen to our inner voice and desire to...
Gray Heron – Spring Island SC
There is something grand about being in South Carolina and painting with Low Country painters. The charm of their natural wildlife landscape is evident everywhere you look and will surely transform you. I had the privilege of painting and demonstrating how to paint...
Done for the Day
Done for the Day, 9 x 12 inches, oil on panel - purchase painting here Information on Workshops & Locations © 2012 Daryl Urig
Lowcountry Garden – An Abstract Impression
I had a vision for this painting from the very start. This was unusual for me to have it so clearly in my mind before painting on my primed panel. I wanted to have all of the abstract qualities of a painting and hold some resemblance to the original image. It is what...
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