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Friday, August 20, 2021

French Press

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


French Press
acrylic painting on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202108071
© copyright Mike Kraus

Weekends start off slow and early.  Linger in bed while the dog snores with intense delight.  Eventually, I shuffle to the kitchen to put some grounds and water into the French press.  The dog and I will go outside and watch the deer graze in the backyard as it brews.  Back inside, I'll fill a couple for travel mugs and we make our way to our hiking destination.  I wish every morning was like this.

This piece would work in a small-to-medium space that is red, orange, dark green, blue, purple, black, white, wood, or a neutral beige


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, April 30, 2021

French Press

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


 French Press
acrylic painting on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202104030
© copyright Mike Kraus

Weekends start off slow and early.  Linger in bed while the dog snores with intense delight.  Eventually, I shuffle to the kitchen to put some grounds and water into the French press.  The dog and I will go outside and watch the deer graze in the backyard as it brews.  Back inside, I'll fill a couple for travel mugs and we make our way to our hiking destination.  I wish every morning was like this.

This piece would work in a small-to-medium space that is red, orange, dark green, blue, purple, black, white, wood, or a neutral beige


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.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The Morning Cup of Coffee

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


The Morning Cup of Coffee #306
gouache paint on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
201808106
© copyright Mike Kraus

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.

Please listen to my Graphic Ear Interview on WAYO 104.3 FM​ Rochester at:
https://www.mixcloud.com/graphic-ear/070518-graphic-ear-with-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, June 21, 2017

The Morning Cup of Coffee

The Morning Cup of Coffee #240
gouache paint on Bristol paper
not a print or reproduction
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
201706064
© copyright Mike Kraus 
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/210522921/the-morning-cup-of-coffee-240-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:
Want to see my work in person?  Then visit these galleries:

Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/

Rochester Contemporary Arts Center (RoCo)  137 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 461-2222 http://www.rochestercontemporary.org/

Whitman Works Co1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/

Friday, April 8, 2016

The Morning Cup of Coffee


The Morning Cup of Coffee, 2016
acrylic painting on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

With sunrise at 5:29 AM, how am I expected to get any sleep?  Ugh.  I stammer out of bed to perform my usual morning routine of letting the dog out and all.  My bones ache.  I load up the coffeemaker with grounds and water.  It gurgles and puffs.  A steady stream trickling into the pot.  A mug full of caffeine to keep me awake during the day.

This piece would work in a space that is light red, light orange, yellow, green, ultramarine blue, yellow, lavender purple, black, white, wood, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:



Monday, April 4, 2016

The Morning Cup of Coffee


The Morning Cup of Coffee, 2016
acrylic painting on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/237257008/the-morning-cup-of-coffee-original

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

With sunrise at 5:29 AM, how am I expected to get any sleep?  Ugh.  I stammer out of bed to perform my usual morning routine of letting the dog out and all.  My bones ache.  I load up the coffeemaker with grounds and water.  It gurgles and puffs.  A steady stream trickling into the pot.  A mug full of caffeine to keep me awake during the day.

This piece would work in a space that is light red, light orange, yellow, green, ultramarine blue, light yellow, lavender purple, black, white, wood, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:



Friday, January 22, 2016

The Morning Cup of Coffee

The Morning Cup of Coffee, 2016
acrylic on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

With sunrise at 5:29 AM, how am I expected to get any sleep?  Ugh.  I stammer out of bed to perform my usual morning routine of letting the dog out and all.  My bones ache.  I load up the coffeemaker with grounds and water.  It gurgles and puffs.  A steady stream trickling into the pot.  A mug full of caffeine to keep me awake during the day.

This piece would work in a space that is deep red, burnt orange, yellow, green, ultramarine blue, lavender purple, wood, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:




Monday, October 19, 2015

Finished Brewing In the French Press

Finished Brewing In the French Press, 2015
acrylic painting on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

It's early on the Sunday morning.  Too early to watch football.  Too late to stay in bed.  Still need a pick-me-up.  So, I put some grounds and water into the French Press.  Watch the deer graze in the backyard as it brews.  Put the dog on the leash, fill a couple of travel mugs with coffee, and take a walk around the neighborhood.  I wish every morning was like this.

This piece would work in a space that is deep red, burnt orange, yellow, green, ultramarine blue, lavender purple, wood, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Friday, October 16, 2015

The Morning Cup of Coffee

The Morning Cup of Coffee, 2015
acrylic on canvas board in a handcrafted Gianluca Moretti frame
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) in a 12" x 14" (30.5 cm x 35.6 cm)frame 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

With sunrise at 5:29 AM, how am I expected to get any sleep?  Ugh.  I stammer out of bed to perform my usual morning routine of letting the dog out and all.  My bones ache.  I load up the coffeemaker with grounds and water.  It gurgles and puffs.  A steady stream trickling into the pot.  A mug full of caffeine to keep me awake during the day.

It's framed by Gianluca Moretti using yellow poplar wood, and finished with acrylic semi glossy. Gianluca is a woodworker that I partner with on Etsy. You can see more of his frames and more of his pieces at his shop located at: www.etsy.com/shop/MorettisCreations.

This piece would work in a space that is deep red, burnt orange, yellow, green, ultramarine blue, lavender purple, wood, or a neutral beige

FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES!

For more information or custom order, please visit:




Thursday, September 24, 2015

Coffee in NYC

The Morning Cup of Coffee, 2015
acrylic painting on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

HEY NEW YORK CITY FRIENDS! I have a painting that will be displayed at the New York Coffee Festival (http://www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com) by The Coffee Art Project (http://www.coffeeartproject.com/). Mark your calendars for September 25th - 27th, 2015 at the 69th Regiment Armory at 68 Lexington Avenue. #‎CoffeeArtProjectNYC‬

With sunrise at 5:29 AM, how am I expected to get any sleep?  Ugh.  I stammer out of bed to perform my usual morning routine of letting the dog out and all.  My bones ache.  I load up the coffeemaker with grounds and water.  It gurgles and puffs.  A steady stream trickling into the pot.  A mug full of caffeine to keep me awake during the day.

This piece would work in a space that is deep red, burnt orange, yellow, green, ultramarine blue, lavender purple, wood, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The Morning Cup of Coffee

The Morning Cup of Coffee #125 
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus 

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

HEY NEW YORK CITY FRIENDS! I have a painting that will be displayed at the New York Coffee Festival (http://www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com/) by The Coffee Art Project (http://www.coffeeartproject.com/). Mark your calendars for September 25th - 27th, 2015 at the 69th Regiment Armory at 68 Lexington Avenue. #‎CoffeeArtProjectNYC‬

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectable, 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:

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

I'm In the Coffee Art Project at the New York Coffee Festival!

HEY NEW YORK CITY FRIENDS! I have a painting that will be displayed at the New York Coffee Festival by The Coffee Art Project (http://www.coffeeartproject.com/). Mark your calendars for September 25th - 27th, at the 69th Regiment Armory at 68 Lexington Ave ‪#‎MikeKrausArt‬ ‪#‎CoffeeArtProjectNYC‬

The Morning Cup of Coffee #124
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN 

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & Originals) is frameable, collectable, 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:

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

This Isn't Good For My Diet

The Morning Cup of Coffee #101
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus 

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & Originals) is frameable, collectable, 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:

Beg For the Egg #104
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus 

The Morning Cup of Coffee #103
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus 

Look To the Cookie #102
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus 

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Best... Breakfast... Ever...

I'm up to 99 artist trading cards/ACEOs!  
What should my 100th card be?  What subject?  What material?  Let me know!

Diner French Toast #96
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN 

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & Originals) is frameable, collectable, 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:

The Morning Cup of Coffee #97
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

Slab of BBQ Ribs #98
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

The Morning Cup of Coffee #99
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Good To the Last Drop

The Morning Cup of Coffee #93
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & Originals) is frameable, collectable, 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:

Twilight Woods #94
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

The Morning Cup of Coffee #95
Gouache on Watercolor Paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

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