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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Night Birch

Night Birch, 2015
Scratchboard
4" x 6" in a frame (10.2 cm x 15.2 cm in a frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best somewhere that has saturated rich colors 

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Oh the Humanity

Oh the Humanity, 2015
pen and ink on paper
8" x 10" in a 8" x 10" frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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With over seven billion people on earth, it's hard to imagine that each one is an unique individual.  No two people are genetically the same, not even "identical twins."  Our DNA is always changing and mutating.  People come in infinite shapes and sizes.  An immeasurable diversity that can be easy to forget.

This piece would work in almost any space with its use of black and white in a neutral frame

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Yellow Birch Tree

Yellow Birch Tree, 2015
Acrylic on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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A white birch tree in a field of yellow. Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best somewhere that needs a splash of color like a beige or light pastel foyer or small wall space.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Bright Red Birch Forest


Bright Red Birch Forest, 2014
Acrylic on canvas board
16" x 20" 
© copyright Mike Kraus

What’s black and white and red all over? A birch forest of course. Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best somewhere that light green, light yellow, blue, dark orange, beige, or wood.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal


Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal, 2014
Acrylic on canvas board
10" x 8"
© copyright Mike Kraus

Our little rental car struggles through the mountainous switchbacks in northern Portugal.  Just north of the little church Parque de São Bento da Porta Aberta, the small hatchback pulls over to an overlook of the Cávado River.  A valley filled with unique colorful flora.  Wind and water have carved this land of granite.  Now, if only we can find the trailhead to explore...

This painting would look best in a space that is light yellow, bright red, dark orange, or neutral beige.

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Blue and Yellow Contours

Blue and Yellow Contours, 2014
acrylic on canvas board
8" x 10"
© copyright Mike Kraus
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What do I see?  The personal memories and symbols I am trying to express.  Dreams of flashing images.  All the experiences I have imagined.  What do you perceive?  

This painting would look best in a space that is light green, dark blue, mahogany brown, or beige.  

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Red Contours On Field of Green

Red Contours On Field of Green, 2014
acrylic on canvas board
5 1/2" x 7 1/2
© copyright Mike Kraus

What do I see?  The personal memories and symbols I am trying to express.  Dreams of flashing images.  All the experiences I have imagined.  What do you perceive?  

This painting would look best in a space that is yellow, blue, orange, mahogany brown, or beige.  

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Yellow Birch Tree

Yellow Birch Tree, 2014
Acrylic on canvas board
7" x 9"
© copyright Mike Kraus

A white birch tree in a field of yellow. Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best somewhere that needs a splash of color like a beige or light pastel foyer or small wall space.

For more information or custom order, please visit:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt 



Friday, April 25, 2014

Meerkat On a Field of Red

Meerkat On a Field of Red , 2014
acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
© copyright Mike Kraus

Today, in the Kalahari Desert, he is a sentry while the others in his clan forage and play.  If there is danger, he will bark to tell the others to hide.  But, there is no danger today.  Yet, he will remain on duty while the others race and wrestle in the sun.


This painting would look best somewhere that needs a splash of color like a beige foyer or small wall space.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Oh the Humanity

Oh the Humanity, 2014
pen and ink on paper
6 1/2" x 4 1/2" in a 12 1/2" x 10 1/2" frame
© copyright Mike Kraus
$23 + shipping

With over seven billion people on earth, it's hard to imagine that each one is an unique individual.  No two people are genetically the same, not even "identical twins."  Our DNA is always changing and mutating.  People come in infinite shapes and sizes.  An immeasurable diversity that can be easy to forget.

This piece would work in almost any space with its use of black and white in a neutral frame




Thursday, March 27, 2014

WELCOME TO MIKE KRAUS' ART SHOP!

WELCOME TO MIKE KRAUS' ART SHOP!


I hope you find something you like. If you're unable to find something or saw an item on this blog you liked, please let me know and I may be able to create something special for you.  THANKS AGAIN!


Deep Red Birch Forest, 2014
acrylic and ink on canvas board
8" x 6"



White Birch, 2014
acrylic and ink on paper
6" x 6" in an 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" frame

Dark Green Birch Forest, 2014
acrylic and ink on canvas board
6" x 8"


Blue Birch, 2014
acrylic on canvas board
6" x 8"



Night Birch, 2014
scratchboard
7" x 5" in an 11 1/2" x 9 1/2" frame


White Birch Forest, 2014
acrylic and ink on canvas board
8" x 6"


THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT!




If you need anything or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me:
MikeKKraus@gmail.com

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