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.
Daybreak
This was a scene I had to paint. In the barn, there was a bucket hanging from a twisted old nail, accentuated by various shadows and lights hitting the worn floor boards. The light that hit the bucket provided a nice transition to the glaring light that came through...
An artist e-mailed me last week with this question:
I work in advertising, but miss painting and drawing. What can I do? I am sure there are a lot of people out there that feel the same way. So I e-mailed him back and wanted to share my response with my loyal readers. Here goes: I am glad to hear you are working in the...
3 Workshops – 3 Locations – Jan. & Feb. 2011
Get Out of the Box The Basics of Color Shape - Hayley Gallery Download Application here Join nationally acclaimed oil painter, Daryl Urig, for an exploratory journey with color, shapes while painting from photographs. This innovative approach will help take you places...
Neglected Kitchen
I chose the title, Neglected Kitchen, for this piece. But it was actually a painting of a deserted farm house in Russellville, Ohio that a group of painters and I came across as we were searching for good painting spots when we attended a paint out at Lake Waynoka...
Buffing up for the New Year?
I plan to buff up before the Arnold Schwarzenegger Event in Columbus Ohio in March. Last year I won the Arnold Choice Award, and am hoping for even better things this year. To accomplish my goals, I’m visualizing them. So I how can I buff up my paintings? I have a few...
Dutiful Obedience in My Life and Painting
Reading Hosea in the Old Testament this morning, I came across a passage that said God loves dutiful obedience in the love we give him. And it made me think about my relationship with my wife, Robyn. Her acts of kindness every day make me love her most. I can always...
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