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.
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WOMAN ON THE CROSS: The Challenges of Right and Wrong
WOMAN ON THE CROSSThe Challenges of Right and Wrong Daryl Urig ©2023 9 x 12 inches M. Graham oil paint on panel I would guess that most of us are not understanding the world presently. The world that we live in is changing, what we once thought of as right is now...
The Business of “The Paintings of Daryl Urig”, an American Oil Painter
Thank you Giejo Magazine in Los Angeles, CA for this article The Business of “The Paintings of Daryl Urig”, an American Oil Painter - My current focus is on contemporary western paintings. You may see the full article, click hereThe Business of “The Paintings of...
The Pickleball Player
We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Soul and Fine Art Gallery at The Museum of Spiritual Art. I will have over 20 of my fine arts oil paintings on exhibit, including the Pickleball Player that many of you have been asking me about. See Here: The...
The Bartender
The BartenderOriginal Oil Painting byDaryl Urig30 x 24 inches Reposted: Molly J Wray, usually catches me on this. When I added the last few touches to the painting I noticed, I forgot to include the American flag which is part of every painting in this series on...
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The Shoeshiner
The ShoeshinerOriginal Oil paintingof Daryl Urig 30 in w x 24 in t This is the third in a series of paintings on American Work Ethic. Painted abstractly with no regard to any traditional approach. I am calling this style Adventurous Abstract Realism because I can...

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