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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Spirit of the Forest

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Spirit of the Forest
acrylic paint of canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201805068
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your home, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/615155121/spirit-of-the-forest-original-acrylic

Moonlight breaks through the canopy of the forest as I hike in the darkness.  There's the sound of an owl in the distance warning other of my presence.  The leaves wrestle in the breeze spreading the scent of spicy apricots.  The nocturnal forest is exactly what you expect; and completely unpredictable.  In the dark shadows of the evening I can see everything and nothing at all.

This painting would look best in a small-to-medium space that is red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, purple, black, white, beige, grey, 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:

Monday, March 20, 2023

Sunset on Lake Michigan

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Sunset on Lake Michigan
acrylic paint of canvas
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201705050
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your home, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/253340151/sunset-on-lake-michigan-original-acrylic

My feet sink into the fine beach sand as I make my way toward the shoreline.  A case of beer and a bundle of wood in each hand.  The heat of the sun begins to give way to the cool breeze blowing off the lake.  The scent of the shoreline pairs perfectly with the changing colors of the sky.  The water splashing onto my feet as I let the day melt away.

Do we need more or is this enough?  Are there some things we can leave in the past?  Why bother with the future?  Right now is pretty good.

This painting would great in a space that is light red, orange, dark yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, gray, 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and 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:

Friday, October 21, 2022

Skeleton Glow

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Glow
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202210062
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

This piece would work best is a small-to-medium space that is orange, green, yellow, blue, purple, black, white, grey, or light wood.

The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 


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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Skeleton Dance

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Dance #498
pen and colored pencils on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202209061
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your haunted collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/236909727/skeleton-dance-498-artist-trading-cards

👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 


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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Friday, October 14, 2022

Skeleton Dance

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Dance
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202210059
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

This piece would work best is a small-to-medium space that is red, orange, yellow, green,, light blue, purple, black, white, grey, or light wood.


The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 

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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Friday, October 7, 2022

Skeleton Dance

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Dance
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202210056
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

This piece would work best is a small-to-medium space that is orange, green, yellow, blue, purple, black, white, grey, or light wood.

The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 


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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Skeleton Dance

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Dance #492
pen and colored pencils on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202209052
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 


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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

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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It is the place to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital, paintings, prints and so much more!


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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Friday, September 3, 2021

Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Twilight Woods
acrylic paint on canvas board
12" x 16" in a vintage frame (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm in a vintage frame)
202109076
© copyright Mike Kraus

What kind of person do I want to be?  Wandering down the trail I realize I have too much in my backpack.  The burden of this weight is slightly alleviated by the cool, gentle breeze.  I focus on what my senses are telling me about the feel of the soft ground, the bouncing light, the crisp scent in the air, the chirps of alert chipmunks, and the sweet taste in my mouth.  It is good to let it all go.

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

Please join us at the Online Awesome Autumn Art Show starting Tuesday, September 7th at: https://www.facebook.com/events/389327332607311 We'll be buying, selling, trading, and just sharing all of our creations. We'll have a few activities. And, most of all, HAVE FUN!


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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Monday, June 8, 2020

Winter Glow at RoCo 6x6x2020

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Winter Glow
acrylic painting on canvas 
6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)
20200301
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: http://roco6x6.org/gallery/2020/496

Join me at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) virtual 6x6x2020 exhibition open now at: http://roco6x6.org/.  Supporting your local arts organization, like RoCo, is important.  The arts allows us to express our humanity in ways that cannot be explored any other way.  It can take us to places real and imagined.  It breaks the boundaries of language, nation, race, and religion.  It allows us to feel happy, empathy, love, and sorrow.  It records who we are as people today for future generations to understand where they came from and help them to where they are going.  It's a small gesture.  Only $20.  But it's the small things coming together that make greatness.

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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 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.

Friday, October 4, 2019

Skeleton Dance

Our Haunted Hungerford offering:
NIGHTscapes: The Shadow Path
eeirly-seasonal painting by Mike Kraus


Skeleton Dance
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201909086
© copyright Mike Kraus
For more info, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-artwork-by

You're invited to
one creepy night:

Friday, October 4th; 5 - 9 pm
at:
Cat Clay Gallery
1115 East Main St.
Door #2 (by the loading docks)
Suite 242
Rochester, New York 14609

Clifton and Sabra have generously invited me to show off some new pieces for a pop-up show at Cat Clay.

In addition to our work, we'll have:
- A very spooky playlist.
- A great contest: You call that scary??
-Tell us the worst scary movie ever and you could win a tiny prize.
- And we'll be collecting spare change for Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, so they can keep the ghouls at bay.

For more information and updates, please visit our Facebook event



Part of 
Haunted Hungerford
a one-night spooky fest

Explore the Hungerford's haunted hallways - you may see a ghost!

Featuring many local artists and their most ghastly offerings!
- Wander the Ghoulish Art Gallery - if you dare!
- Come in costume - you could win a small prize!
- Plus Le Petit Poutine at the dock.
- Bring some cat food for fur babies at a no-kill shelter.
Check out their Facebook event for a creepy preview!


For more information, please call 585.414.5643 or visit Cat Clay

Additional parking:
Visions Federal Credit Union and Greenovation.
Don't park in front of Happy Feet  - your car will be possessed!  



In Da Moonlight
scratchboard
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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:

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

October Is Spooky - Especially First Friday At Cat Clay & the Hungerford!

Our Haunted Hungerford offering:
NIGHTscapes: The Shadow Path
eeirly-seasonal painting by Mike Kraus


Decisions of Destiny
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201909087
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/741169077/decisions-of-destiny-original-acrylic

You're invited to
one creepy night:

Friday, October 4th; 5 - 9 pm
at:
Cat Clay Gallery
1115 East Main St.
Door #2 (by the loading docks)
Suite 242
Rochester, New York 14609

Clifton and Sabra have generously invited me to show off some new pieces for a pop-up show at Cat Clay.

In addition to our work, we'll have:
- A very spooky playlist.
- A great contest: You call that scary??
-Tell us the worst scary movie ever and you could win a tiny prize.
- And we'll be collecting spare change for Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, so they can keep the ghouls at bay.

For more information and updates, please visit our Facebook event



Part of 
Haunted Hungerford
a one-night spooky fest

Explore the Hungerford's haunted hallways - you may see a ghost!

Featuring many local artists and their most ghastly offerings!
- Wander the Ghoulish Art Gallery - if you dare!
- Come in costume - you could win a small prize!
- Plus Le Petit Poutine at the dock.
- Bring some cat food for fur babies at a no-kill shelter.
Check out their Facebook event for a creepy preview!


For more information, please call 585.414.5643 or visit Cat Clay

Additional parking:
Visions Federal Credit Union and Greenovation.
Don't park in front of Happy Feet  - your car will be possessed!  



In Da Moonlight
scratchboard
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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:

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