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.
Old Man by the Sea
Old Man by the Sea, 18 x 24 inches, oil on panel - purchase painting here Information on Workshops & Locations © 2012 Daryl Urig
Woman in Rocky Stream
Created entirely with a painting knife, M. Graham paints and Walnut Oil. My objective was to treat the rocky landscape and figure the same while being careful not to overwork any areas to maintain an overall unity of fluid paint. I enjoy the textures of the rocks,...
Hoist the Sails – Painting in the Carolina’s
You have to love painting in the Carolina’s. The colors are so rich and vibrant. © 2012 Daryl Urig Information on Workshops & Locations
It helps to do a color study – Let’s Set Sail
I know it seems faster to skip steps in painting. They are not always needed. Many times when I do a preliminary color study or smaller painting, it just helps to point out all the troubled areas of the painting so I know where to concentrate my problem solving...
Sun City Hilton Head Island, SC – Get Out of The Box with Painting Knives
What a fun group of painters I found in Sun City Hilton Head, Bluffton SC. Or they found me. We had a very energetic time trying to get out of the box, using painting knives, many for the first time. One man changed so dramatically; on arrival his paint style was...
Shem Creek & Kiawah Island Workshops
Charleston has so many magnificent scenes to offer the painter. From the low country waters of Kiawah Island’s wildlife to Shem Creek’s colorful life with people boating. The painters where open to developing new painting skills. Testimonials: Daryl gives you...
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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.