Journey Through Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Journey Through Montreal, Quebec, Canada #232, 2017

ink and gouache paint on bristol paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" in a 4" x 5" frame  (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm in a 10.2 cm x 12.7 frame)

201705043

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/517997646/journey-through-montreal-quebec-canada

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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.

This piece would look best in a space that is red, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, beige, black, white, gray, or wood

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THE SHOW IS OPEN NOW!

THANKS SO MUCH TO UNION PLACE COFFEE ROASTERS for hosting a wonderful open house last night.  We had a great time and met lots of fun new friends.  I really enjoyed the coffee roasting demonstrations, Sweet and Cute coffee syrup tasting on ice cream, Dolce Cupcakery's treats, Southern Tier Brewing Company stout and IPA, and Rochester, NY's mayoral candidate Rachel Barnhart discuss her plans.

There's still time to see my work and have some amazing coffee too!  Whitman Work Co. will have my pieces up until May 25th.  More information at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/433621963677913/

Union Place Coffee Roasters

Genesee Valley Regional Market

900 Jefferson Rd. Building 15 Suite 1504

Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 784-0404

www.UnionPlaceCoffeeRoasters.com

Store Hours:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Thursday 9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-3pm

Find Your Perfect Dog Breed

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.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.puppyspot.com/

No Puppy Mill Promise:

https://www.puppyspot.com/promise/

About PuppySpot:

https://www.puppyspot.com/about-us/

Havin' Fun!

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Whale of a Decision

 A Whale of a Time #189

Gouache and ink 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/211096786/a-whale-of-a-time-189-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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Decisions of Destiny Triptych #188

Gouache and ink on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

3 - 2.5" x 3.5" (3 - 6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/206106597/decisions-of-destiny-triptych-188-artist

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

These artist trading cards or ACEOs (Art Card Editions & Originals) are 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

Custom Dog Condo

Artsy Reclaimed is proud to introduce our custom Dog Condo. Condos can be customized and ordered in single & double small, medium, large and extra large sizes. 

Our sizes are based on the black plastic crate pans that come in ugly metal crates. Dog Condos are designed so the crate pan is easily removable in case of an accident. The kennel pictured is built out of poplar with a reclaimed solid cherry wood top, custom metal bars that look like wooden sticks, and sturdy hammered steel hardware. We use mortise & tenon joints to build sturdy kennels that will last a lifetime. 

Local delivery available for a small fee. (Within 50 miles of Sarasota)

Please contact us regarding shipping as shipping info below is not accurate.

Everything is custom built made to order. 

Base prices are as follows:

Single Small $450, Double small $900

Single Medium $700, Double Medium $1350

Single Large $850, Double Large $1650

Single Ex. Large $1000, Double Ex. Large $1950

Base price is for solid hardwood (poplar, alder or ash), stain finish (you choose stain color), steel rebar, black hammered steel hardware. Specialty hardware and a custom finish upgrades are available. 

Build time is 4-6 weeks. If you have any special requests, please private message me.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/490230361/dog-condo-entertainment-stand-end-stand

HAPPY 3RD SCOUT-IVERSARY!

HAPPY 3RD SCOUT-IVERSARY!

A few photos of our annual walk through Corbett's Glen to celebrate Scout coming to live with us.

Previous Scout-iversarys!

http://mikekraus.blogspot.mk/2015/11/happy-scout-iversary.html

http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2014/10/celebrations.html

http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2013/10/our-new-dog-scout.html

A 1,000 Reasons To Love The Thousand Islands

Megan and I headed up to the Thousand Islands (http://www.visit1000islands.com/) for a camping vacation.  Just a short drive to Burnham Point State Park (http://nysparks.com/parks/57/details.aspx) between the towns of Cape Vincent and Clayton.

 Scout can't wait for an adventure

"Why is Mike taking so long getting supplies?"

Megan surveying Carleton Island and the St. Lawrence River from our campsite. 

She seems pleased with our spot 

Introducing Scout to waves.  I guess she's never seen them before...

Our new home 

Burnham Point State Park from the pier 

Megan loves this really fast slide built into the hill. 

Scout taking it easy in her coastal condo. 

 The first of many campfires

Eating well at the campground.  It's always scary for Megan to see what I'll come out with from the store before camping.  The menu for this trip was pizza, steak stir fry, brats, smores, and an assortment of snacks.

Sun setting over Carleton Island.

Waking up early camping sponsored by Taste of Design Cafe (https://www.facebook.com/tasteofdesign.cv/) in Cape Vincent.

Spent too much time looking for a camping percolator, found one, still have no idea how to use it, it broke, and then had to return it.  We learned our lesson and just went to the cafe.  

PS-the almond croissants are amazing.

More of the 1,864 islands of the Thousand Islands from Clayton. 

The Johnston House (http://www.johnstonhouserestaurant.com/) 

Went on a day trip to Wellesley Island State Park (http://nysparks.com/parks/52/details.aspx) for hiking and the first thing we see when we pull in are a huge nest full of Osprey (http://www.thousandislandslife.com/BackIssues/Archive/tabid/393/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/682/Ospreys.aspx)

 Hiking along Eel Bay

It must be a quiet place to live on Mosquito Island. 

The Zebra Mussels have done a wonderful job cleaning the water.

Views to Canada from atop Wellesley Island 

The Narrows between Wellesley Island and Murray Isle.

And finishing a day of hiking at the swimming beach was a great idea.

All that walking killed Scout...

Another beautiful evening.

Boldt Castle (http://www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/) in Alexandria Bay.  

One of countless freighters in the Saint Lawrence River. 

Boldt Castle with another freighter. 

Megan and Scout on Casino Island.  She's not our dog, she's our fur-baby.  This picture is not incriminating... 

More huge houses on little islands.

A Canada Steamship Lines (https://www.cslships.com/en/canada-steamship-lines) freighter up close. 

A surprisingly interesting and beautiful place to visit was the Zenda Farms Preserve (https://tilandtrust.org/explore/preserves-trails/zenda-farms-preserve) just west of Clayton, NY.   

 

"This isn't kindling wood, it's my chewing stick pile..." 

"I wasn't sure I liked camping until I realized there was steak..."

A parade of geese checking each campsite for bread. 

Probably the best sunset photographs I've ever taken. 

 Great way to finish up a vacation.

Scout and I dreaming about our next adventure.