The Adventures of an American West Oil Painter
The
Paintings
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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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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.
Life on the farm (using studies to create great art) – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Dinner Bell, 8 x 10 inches, oil on gallery wrapped canvas As I mentioned in my last post when I was painting, I realized the importance of doing small studies before tackling larger paintings. I could then work out the color flow of the composition with larger more...
Nicolai Fechin, Russian-born American Painter – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
One of my favorite painters, Nicolai Fechin, Russian-born American Painter that lived from 1881-1955 had some very great concepts in a letter he wrote: He says, “It is impossible to limit art by any definition or requirements. Art, like the whole of our life, submits...
Has fine art become obsolete? – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
As iPads, MacBooks, 3-D movies and plasma televisions consume our world, has fine art become obsolete? I’m sure some people would argue that the former are all examples of art. They would argue that although the medium has changed, fine art still exists. People might...
Tennis & Painting Art – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
To those who read my blog, I’m a painter, teacher, business owner, husband and father. But to those who know me best, I’m also a tennis player. I started playing tennis during the summer of seventh grade because I wanted to get some exercise. And I continued playing...
Artworks of Cincinnati, OH awards Urig the Top 100 Artist Award – Woman walking on beach – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Artworks invited Urig, along with other noted painters, to participate in an annual juried show, entitled "Exposed," from October 22nd-November 28, 2010. The opening reception is Friday, October 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Location: 20 East Central Parkway, Cincinnati...
Not Everyone Can Be A Painter’s Model – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
It’s always flattering to be asked to pose for an artist. Because of this, most people are open to the idea. But unfortunately, not everyone makes a great model. When picking a model, artists profile. First and foremost, the sitter must fit the theme of the painting....
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