What Urig offers us in his book "Tips for the Contemporary Painter" is his version of artistic truths in painting. He has personally tested them all. He explains that we as artists need to set a good example. Developing a "Painters Code" will help rid our profession of myths and half-truths. Painters have an important role. What we create should add value and beauty to our world while providing respect for the painter and his work.

Bring out the fun and expressive nature of painting using the painting knife. The benefits are explained with many step-by-step images, paintings, painting exercises plus examples of how to hold and use the painting knife. I thoroughly enjoy all of the diverseness and simplicity of painting with the painting knife. It has helped me understand the art of painting more than any other tool.