On a New York City Street

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

On a New York City Street

acrylic paint on canvas

48" x 60" (121.92 cm x 152.4 cm) 
202311078

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

For custom art for your home, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/186507940

This is what a love looks like in paint.  They wanted a "family portrait," but something more fun and emotional than a standard photograph.  After some discussion, we decided on a cityscape with graffiti that symbolizes what they enjoy and value in life.  

They and their five children created an extensive list of their beloved people, places, and things.  That inspired every detail of this large piece.  It's like a collage of experiences in their family's life.  Most are original and unique.  Others are from pop culture and other communities.  All of it is about their love of each other.   

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This large piece started with small sketches

On a New York City Street #562

pen and ink on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202311079

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

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On a New York City Street #563

pen and ink on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202311080

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

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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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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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On a New York City Street

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

On a New York City Street

acrylic paint on canvas

16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm)

202304007

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

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New York City is uniquely American.  It doesn't matter if you're on 5th Avenue or Hunts Point Avenue, the world is on the street.  The more than 3.2 million foreign-born residents speaking up to 800 different languages are the cause of this vibrancy.  Every store and neighborhood can be a place of wonder and discovery.  For the past 200+ years, it has been a welcoming place for my family.  And now I'm fortunate enough to welcome the liberty-loving idealists of tomorrow.

This painting would look best in a small space that is red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, white, black, grey, beige, or wood.

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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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On a New York City Street

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

On a New York City Street

acrylic paint on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202207022

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your home, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/689606258/new-york-street-original-acrylic

New York City is uniquely American.  It doesn't matter if you're on 5th Avenue or Hunts Point Avenue, the world is on the street.  The more than 3.2 million foreign-born residents speaking up to 800 different languages are the cause of this vibrancy.  Every store and neighborhood can be a place of wonder and discovery.  For the past 200+ years, it has been a welcoming place for my family.  And now I'm fortunate enough to welcome the liberty-loving idealists of tomorrow.

This painting would look best in a small space that is red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, white, black, grey, beige, or wood.

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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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Love In The Time Of Coronavirus

OFF TO CELEBRATE KATIE AND DANIELS WEDDING!  

Quick stop in Peekskill, NY to get a headstart on our trip.  So, we spend the evening  at the Birdsall House (http://birdsallhouse.net/), The Quiet Man Public House (http://thequietmanpublichouse.com/) and Gleason's (http://www.gleasonspeekskill.com/)

Here's a surprise.  The Inn On the Hudson (https://innonthehudson.com) really lives up to it's name.  But, the location is a blessing and a curse.  While it does have a wonderful view, the noise is pretty obnoxious.  Much worse than our hotel in NYC.  There's a highway and a railroad just below this view.  And, for some reason, the train blows it's whistle all night long.  As the Blues Brothers said:  

Jake: How often does the train go by? 

Elwood: So often you won't even notice it.

Looking west on the Hudson River

Looking south on the Hudson River

FIRST DRINKS OF 2020 ON THE PATIO! 

WE'RE COMING KATIE AND DANIEL!  Taking the Metro-North train (http://www.mta.info/mnr) into the city.  

View from our room at Fairfield Inn Queens (https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycqn-fairfield-inn-and-suites-new-york-queens-queensboro-bridge/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2)

With a train and construction site, still quieter than Peekskill...  Also had a white noise machine.

It's incredible how many new buildings are being constructed or recently finished.  Not what I expected at all.

View of Manhattan looking north from Gantry Plaza State Park (https://parks.ny.gov/parks/gantryplaza/details.aspx)

View of United Nations Headquarters (https://visit.un.org/) on Manhattan looking west from Gantry Plaza State Park

View of Manhattan looking southwest from Gantry Plaza State Park 

Whoops...  Extreme close up

There we go

Buildings piled on buildings piled on more buildings.

NYC grocery stores still have groceries.  So, Katie had a fun improvised bridal shower with everyone's favorite snacks.

Katie, Vern, and Cotton

Welcome to Long Island City.

My 5 year old nephew Nolan would love all the little emergency vehicles in NYC.  Real life Paw Patrol.

Quite a spread at Sek'end Sun (https://www.sekendsun.com/) in Astoria.  Also, what I've learned from this trip is Daniel and Katie have a sixth sense for knowing when a camera is about to click.

The amazing couple

Passing through Times Square on our way to a birthday brunch with Marisa.  Only my 2nd time here, but much less crowded than the 1st time on a chilly February night at 11pm or so. 

View from Greenpoint Loft (https://www.greenpointloft.com/) in Brooklyn.  This place deserves the most stars, kudos, karma, etc.  In the middle of a pandemic with new restrictions, CDC recommendations, a rapidly changing guest list, panic shoppers, and countless other issues; they put on a fun wedding and reception.  Their level of professionalism was outstanding.

A bit of future inspiration

The view toward the East River

Dolled up before getting messed up on the dance floor

A few icons in the skyline.

Social distancing doesn't mean you can't dance.

We were at table 4, which means we get to see Daniel and Katie photos at age 4.

 Did people even have fun at weddings before photobooths?

Finally I get to be in a B-movie about a giant Chiweenie

KATIE, VERN, AND DANIEL ARE NOW A FAMILY!

Katie and Daniel, Thank you for inviting us to your wedding.  YAY!  YOU'RE MARRIED!  And that's the most important thing.  While almost nothing went according to plan, it was a lot of fun.  And you will get lots of bonus karma points for grace under pressure.  At the very least, if the apocalypse does happen someday, we hope the same group of people will be together because we'll go out with style.  You two deserve only the best.  CONGRATS!!!  

The party is over and on our way back home passing through Grand Central Station (https://www.grandcentralterminal.com/)

Seriously?  We need some leadership to put a "steady hand on the wheel" because this panic shopping is getting out of control.  We went to 8 different stores and none of them had bread, toilet paper, Pepto Bismol, and countless other products.  We just wanted to get a few things for the house and all that was available was frozen pizza, pasta, and mac and cheese.  

Why are people hoarding toilet paper?

Also, why are people hoarding everything else?

Scout doesn't know it yet, but she's going to love Megan's new routine.  The Coronavirus closed Megan's office for at least 2 weeks.  So, she'll be working from home.  So, we had to improvise a new office space for her.

That's it from Coronavirus in-home isolation.  Stay safe out there.  Remember to cough into your elbow, don't touch your face, practice social-distancing, and wash your hands.  We'll get through this together.