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.
nude reclining – sketch group – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
8 x 10 inches, oil on canvas I wanted my rendering to capture the simplicity and cascading lighting in this image while remaining sensitive to the subtle color changes in the model’s skin. I decided to capture the light and dark pattern and color changes in a beveled...
The “Starving Artist” is not a stereotype – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Artists spend their lives searching for praise and appreciation for their work. Most don’t ever find it. For some, it comes posthumously. For the lucky few, they find it within their lifetime. The point is: most artists spend their lives struggling. Although people...
A place in Art History – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
I wanted to provide admirers of my artwork with the opportunity to become part of my work and legacy. By joining me in my creative process, my collectors and I will forge a place for ourselves in Art History. I have offered to paint at twelve private events for the...
Don’t Be Afraid To Change Your Painting – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Lately, this seems like the best advice I can give myself. The fear of ruining my paintings through small alterations often keeps me from changing my works. But what I forget in these moments of worry is that sometimes the most minuscule changes can greatly enhance my...
The Old Water Tower – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
The Old Water Tower on 5355 Miami Road in the Village of Indian Hill, Ohio Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14 inches It was only when I started painting that I realized the large size of the old water tower in Indian Hill. In addition to that, the light at the time of my plein...
Table of Contents: March 27, 2009 through Aug. 12, 2010
PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS “Country View - June 3, 2009” | June 4th, 2009 | https://darylurig.com/blog/?p=135 “Knollman Farm House - June 6,2009” | June 8th, 2009 | https://darylurig.com/blog/?p=182 “Woman on Beach - June 11, 2009” | June 11th, 2009 |...
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