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Workshops
Painting Demonstration with Daryl Urig Saturday, September 19 Only! Join us for an up-close and personal look into the creation of an oil painting with nationally-recognized painter, Daryl Urig. Urig will discuss his process and techniques and will complete a painting from start to finish. Interaction and questions are welcome! Join us for this great lecture/demo opportunity following Daryl’s gallery reception on Friday, September 18, here at the Fitton Center!
Ages: 12 - Adult
Day: Saturday, Sept. 19
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Daryl Urig
2nd Floor Patio
Cost: $20 members $30 non-members Location: Fitton Center for Creative Arts,
101 S. Monument Ave. Hamilton,
OH 45011
REGISTER EARLY BY PHONE or WEBSITE: Fitton Center for Creative Arts
101 S. Monument Ave.
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
phone (513)863-8873 www.fittoncenter.org
3-Day Studio Painting Workshop - Developing an Awesome Painting with Daryl Urig
September 21, 22, 23 Develop an awesome painting using reference material, sketches, photos, studies, composition variations and seeing color in a 3 hour, 3-day studio class. Attendees will develop and possibly finish an oil or acrylic painting; some painting experience is suggested. Recommend bringing to first class: 5” x 4” or 8” x 10” photo references, sketches and studies that will be used in developing a finished piece of art. Painting supply list available upon registration.
Ages: Adult
Day: September 21, 22, 23
Time: 2:30 – 5:30 pm each day
Instructor: Daryl Urig
Cost: $100 members $120 non-members Location: Fitton Center Studio West,
1001 Main Street, Hamilton, OH 45013
Landscape Painting Inside and Out
Kevin D. MacPherson (Hardcover - Oct 20, 2006)
Kevin has a way of explaining the big ideas in the simplest of terms
Creative Illustration
Loomis Andrew (Hardcover)
A wonderful explanation of all the building blocks of a great painting, for even proven painters.
The Art Spirit
Robert Henri, Janet J. Le Clair, Robert Henri, Margery Ryerson (Editor) (Paperback - May 1, 1984)
Robert Henri has inspired so many great painters. Even the Great Eight. He has a way of putting all painting thought & inspiration into word. A truly great book.
Capturing Light in Oils
Paul Strisik (Hardcover - Sep 1995)
Paul puts into perspective the limitations of your color pallet and how to paint in luminous colors. It is not what you see, but how you feel that you want to paint.
How to See Color and Paint It
Arthur Stern (Paperback - Jul 1, 1988)
This book really does help you to see color and simplify your use of color. Many helpful projects and colorful images to help explain his process.
Latest works
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Online Instructional Videos
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Learn how to paint a head while Daryl Urig demonstrates on his latest painting "My Tribute to M. C. Escher, Hand with Reflecting Sphere"
