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 Great Day at the Marina 2
I receive great enjoyment from painting plein air at the marina. Some of the boat owners may not enjoyed the Mayflies as they tried to clean their boats, but this was of no consequence to me since I was focusing more on the big picture (no pun intended). Painting...
Variety of Faces in Self Portraiture
I by no means am trying to elevate my position to these other great painters. But what I would like to show by a few examples of Picasso's and Rembrandt's work is that there is much variety in the way each painter represents there face in each new work. In style,...
Daryl Urig On The Road National Tour Workshop
Working with other painters is so rewarding to me. To see them grow and learn new things that will directly benefit their art. That is why I have chosen to go On The Road with a National Tour from East to West Coast. I am still booking new locations so please contact...
Broken Mirror, self-portrait with painting knife (Workshop Learnings)
In my recent self portrait workshop it was a joy to work with other painters. It is always hard for me when the class is over I miss the students and the bonding we experience together at the workshops. Self portraiture is an excellent way to get into or improve your...
Self-Portraiture is the truest artistic expression
Self-portrait is very cool. It is the perfect direction for the accomplished or beginning artist to tackle. Besides allowing for personal expression it provides the perfect learning experience. Know thyself, says Socrates. When one explores this it is said to lead to...
Don’t rush into a painting – Treat it like a gourmet meal
Don't rush into a painting, but first take time to think about your painting before diving in. A painting should be like a gourmet meal, says Richard Schmid, you would not just gobble it down. Savor your time. Below is taken from his book: Alla Prima: Everything I...
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