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.
A Western Look
West Bound Dreams, 8 x 12 inchesWestern Justics, 9 x 12 inchesWestern Sounds of Night, 9 x 12 inchesA Cowboys Trusted Friend, 9 x 12 inches These paintings express my feelings about the west. From what I see, to what I have experienced and what I grew up with as a...
The Journey
Symbolism A lot of people tell me that they enjoy the symbolism I use in my paintings. This painting is almost all symbolism. It is about our journey in life, thus called “The Journey”. What a boring life it would be if all of our lives where the same, preplanned or...
Artist in the canvas
Artist in the canvas, 9 x 12 in., oil on panel When I stated my rough sketch before painting this painting I noticed my shadow on the steps and thought it may be a good thing to keep in the painting, my shadow. This is where the title of the painting comes from. Those...
Kiss of life
Kiss of life, 24 in. X 30, oil on panel That which is beautifull in life is all one. Coexisting, creating an exuberance in life that can not be explained. Flowers, nude woman, butterfly... a sweet kiss https://youtu.be/ztmJLJdj1wg Kiss of life All these things are...
Book: Heart Healthy Sex Life
Purchase Here, Click10% OFF till September 4th, Use Coupon Code CREATIVE10 I started writing this book after my open heart surgery last year. Horrible experience I hope none of you ever have to go through. After this, I read my doctor's book called "Your Heart Manual"...
Animals
24 x 30 in. oil on panel Pareidolia revisited. It is fun to incorporate many ideas into one painting. My love for the seen and unseen may bring ideas to the viewer's attention. Landscape hillsides with amazing cloud formations that my grandchild and I had loads of fun...

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