🐳 Where do you let yourself drift when you need space for Freedom? 🐳

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

When I painted this piece, I was thinking about what it feels like to move through the world while quietly holding a much larger sense of possibility inside yourself. The great fish drifts forward with calm confidence, its body buoyant and steady, as if it already knows it can become more than it appears. There is no urgency here, only motion, curiosity, and the soft freedom of becoming. I return to this image as a reminder that expansion does not have to be loud or forceful, and that even small spaces can hold vast ideas. This painting is meant to be a gentle companion, something you can live with and come back to when you need to remember your own capacity to grow.

What part of you is ready to move forward without rushing, trusting that it already knows how to become?

🐳 Great Fish of the Northern Deep 🐳

acrylic paint of canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202102005

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

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Nice Gnawing You

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Nice Gnawing You

acrylic paint on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

202102015

© copyright Mike Kraus

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Having Fun During COVID-19

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Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Supply Run

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Supply Run

pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/187361236/supply-run-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by

A weekend to myself.  Better get everything I need to survive.  A few meals, junk food for snacks, something for dessert, and something to drink to make me feel good.  Aisles and aisles of brightly colored sugary treats.  All waiting for me to let myself go.

This drawing would look best in a colorful space that is bright red, orange, yellow, light green, blue, purple, black, white, neutral, or wood.

Having Fun During COVID-19

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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The Sentry

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

The Sentry

pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/241872331/the-sentry-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by

The streets can be a dangerous place.  Strange noises coming from the alleys.  Suspicious people on the street corner.  Cars slowing down as they pass you from behind walking on the sidewalk.  That is why there is: The Sentry.

This drawing would look best in a colorful space that is bright red, orange, yellow, light green, blue, purple, black, white, neutral, or wood.

Having Fun During COVID-19

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Great Fish of the Northern Deep

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Great Fish of the Northern Deep

acrylic paint of canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202102005

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/593530320

In the Northern Deep there is a great fish, thousands of miles long. It turns into a giant bird whose back is thousands of miles in size. When it gets enlivened and takes flight, its wings are like clouds covering the sky...

- Chuang-tzu - Chuang Chou - Chapter 1 [Freedom]

Having Fun During COVID-19

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Great Fish of the Northern Deep

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Great Fish of the Northern Deep

acrylic paint of canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201804054

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/593530320/great-fish-of-the-northern-deep-original

In the Northern Deep there is a great fish, thousands of miles long. It turns into a giant bird whose back is thousands of miles in size. When it gets enlivened and takes flight, its wings are like clouds covering the sky...

- Chuang-tzu - Chuang Chou - Chapter 1 [Freedom]

Michael Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

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Hello Panda Bear

Hello Panda Bear #221

gouache and ink bristol paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/511949014/hello-panda-bear-221-artist-trading

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This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectible, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  It is a one-of-a-kind original work of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame or book.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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If you're like me, you love your dog.  And having a furry companion improves your life in so many ways.  And the best way to have a great relationship with your dog is to start by choosing the right breed.  Here's a helpful chart I've found by PuppySpot.  They make fetching your new best friend a simple and enjoyable experience.  They have zero tolerance for puppy mills or substandard breeding practices of any kind.

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Fishing For Compliments

 Fishing For Compliments #202

Gouache on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/234445844/fishing-for-compliments-202-artist

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectible, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  It is a one-of-a-kind original work of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame or book.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event TODAY Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish?

 Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish? #201

Gouache on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/213226104/who-ya-callins-a-clown-fish-201-artist

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectible, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  It is a one-of-a-kind original work of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame or book.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event TODAY Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

The Sentry

 The Sentry, 2016

pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/241872331/the-sentry-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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The streets can be a dangerous place.  Strange noises coming from the alleys.  Suspicious people on the street corner.  Cars slowing down as they pass you from behind walking on the sidewalk.  That is why there is: The Sentry.

This drawing would look best in a colorful space that is bright red, orange, yellow, light green, blue, purple, black, white, neutral, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

Supply Run

 Supply Run, 2016

pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/187361236/supply-run-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES

A weekend to myself.  Better get everything I need to survive.  A few meals, junk food for snacks, something for dessert, and something to drink to make me feel good.  Aisles and aisles of brightly colored sugary treats.  All waiting for me to let myself go.

This drawing would look best in a colorful space that is bright red, orange, yellow, light green, blue, purple, black, white, neutral, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt 

Hello Panda Bear

Hello Panda Bear #187

gouache and ink bristol paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/234858243/hello-panda-bear-187-artist-trading

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN 

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & Originals) is frameable, collectible, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  It is a one-of-a-kind original work of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame or book.

FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Pink and Green Chevron Owl

Pink and Green Chevron Owl, 2016

Digital Download

480 dpi JPEG

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/267754446/pink-and-green-chevron-owl-original

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This piece would look best in a space that is deep orange, light yellow, dark green, blue, purple, beige, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Portrait of Belize

Belize, 2016

acrylic on canvas

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike

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IN THE ROCHESTER, NY AREA?  See a show of my work in person at:

Canandaigua National Bank

Alexander Park Branch

210 Alexander St

Rochester, NY 14607

M-Th: 9am-5pm

F: 9am-6pm

Sat: 9am-1pm

Closed Sundays

THANKS DIRTY HAIRY!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO JON KELLEY OF DIRTY HAIRY PET SERVICES 

for transporting my large paintings to Canandaigua National Bank for my BRIGHTSCAPES show.  

Dirty Hairy Pet Services is a mobile dog grooming service. We provide convenience for you and comfort for your dog. 

No more trips back and forth to the salon. No longer is your dog left in a crate for 4 hours or more. Strange dogs barking all day and the risk of exposure to various ailments can be stressful or dangerous to your best friend. Our fully equipped, state of the art, mobile salon is the answer to these problems.

These days people can lead busy lives. Everyone wants the best for their pets. Being a part of the family means they need to be taken care of in a special way. Dirty Hairy offers that special touch and the help people need to provide a happy, healthy life for their pet. People with mobility impairments, or special needs dogs also benefit from our service.

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* Convenient at your door, quality salon service.
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Our typical grooming service includes:

*Ear inspection and cleaning
*Luxurious Super Suds bathing system
*Quality blow drying, (no cage drying)
*Clipping the sanitary area if needed
*Clipping and/or hand scissoring to breed standards by a certified dog groomer
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*Personalized grooming style requests
*Hair and/or Nail coloring
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