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.
Morning sun – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Morning Sun – April 5, 2010 Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig. 24 x 20 inches, oil on canvas To view more paintings Recent work: https://www.darylurig.com/2010-paintings.aspx Blog: http://DarylUrig.com/blog Website: http://DarylUrig.com...
Drawing with Conceived Forms – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Drawing with conceived forms and using the classical lighting of the masters is so freeing when it comes to drawing or painting. Once you understand these few basic conceived forms and the lighting on them you can render or paint almost any form with your own...
My daily routine as a fine arts oil painter – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Wake up! It seems obvious, but it’s one of God’s great gifts that we often take for granted! Put on my exercise clothes that I laid out the night before. Then, clean up and head for the kitchen where I make a smoothie (see recipe below) and a cup of Earl Grey tea....
Body Builder 2 – Arnold Schwarzenegger Sports Festival – March 15, 2010 – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Figurative oil painter Daryl Urig wins Arnold Choice Award from actor and Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arnold Sports Festival, Art at the Arnold on March 7th 2010. He received a Gold Medallion as recognition from Arnold as his preferred...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Choice Award – Body Builder – March 9, 2010 – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Figurative oil painter Daryl Urig wins Arnold Choice Award from actor and Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Arnold Sports Festival, Art at the Arnold on March 7th 2010. He received a Gold Medallion as recognition from Arnold as his preferred...
Red head – March 8, 2010 – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig
Red head – March 8, 2010 Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig. 14 x 11 inches, oil on canvas To view more paintings Recent work: https://www.darylurig.com/2010-paintings.aspx Blog: http://DarylUrig.com/blog Website: http://DarylUrig.com...
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