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.”
Just Off My Easle
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.
The Self Painter
Not quite sure what I saw staring back in me from that mirror in my dimly lit studio on that over cast two days. As I starred down the proportions, form, colors and shadows a character emerged, more elongated, like the figures I so enjoyed painting from the museum of...
Leisurely Walk
In my journey and study of paint it seems I have so many things in my head that I would like to explore. But I am slowly learning it is better to explore one thing at a time as not to confuse myself by juggling multiple concepts. In this painting of the Leisurely...
The Lookout
The Lookout 20 inches wide x 16 inches tall This painting comes out of much study and personal development. Unlike other paintings, the concept was to paint towards my vision. When I had met my visions goal, the painting is assumed finished. What a way to start and...
Painting the artists’ first glimpse
We all know that when you get back to our studio and look at the photo we shot that so much is lost or missing from what originally inspired us from a scene. A photo, even from a good digital camera cannot capture all of the color and for sure not the impression you...
Opening Up the Painter’s Soul
At times an artist sounds crazy, but at other times, he’s a revered free spirit. An artist demands versatility and self-reliance. He needs to know everything: from developing a canvas to choosing the frame to surround his image. He must be the master of everything:...
Who is Daryl Urig?
You may not have remembered the name, but you probably have come in contact with his work. Urig is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design, in Columbus Ohio, USA, has studied at the DuCrete School of Arts in New Jersey and the University of Cincinnati...
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