Italy is Beautiful in October 2014 – Register Early!

by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, plein air

October 9 – 23, 2014 ITALY – PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE & STUDIO WITH DARYL URIG Umbrian region of Central Italy Call Tracy to Sign Up: 1-855-476-6482 Questions? Please email us: schoolinfo@laromita.org Painting, culinary, and art workshops in Italy. La...

The Perfect Fine Art Painting Gift

by admin | Dec 6, 2013 | Education, Historical Sites, plein air

Christmas has always been a special Holiday at our home. It is a time to enjoy family and friends. Gifts are shared from a willing heart, reminding us of our Savior that received gifts on his birthday. I have enjoyed meeting many of you in my workshops. Always hating...

‘Tis the Season, you will not want to miss this!

by admin | Sep 20, 2013 | Education, plein air

Three workshops: October-November-December 1838 Canal Town – 2 Day Plein Air Artist Retreat Metamora Inn brings The Painting Workshops of Daryl Urig. Daryl is a national traveling painting workshop instructor. He has taught from East to West Coast on his...

The essence of painting

by admin | Sep 18, 2013 | concepts in painting

It takes so long to understand painting, it at least has taken me most of my life. I marvel at very few young painters that arrive at quick success. I think how long will it last for them, or do they even understand what they have accomplished? My journey is more like...

Many people have asked me, “Why a National Tour?”

by admin | Sep 10, 2013 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

My top four reasons are that I love painting, teaching, people and traveling. Years ago I read a Biography of Thomas Hart Benton. I was so impressed with his road trips and how he would be inspired by the American people to do these magnificent figurative paintings. I...