Showing posts with label drive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drive. Show all posts

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.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

2013 PGA Championship Is In Town

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Megan and I were fortunate enough to head over to Oak Hill Country Club to watch a practice round before the 2013 PGA Championship.  Here's Steve Stricker teaching a few other guys how to putt.

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Here's Ernie Els.  My favorite part of this photo is the homeowner in the purple shirt watching the action at the second hole from his backyard.  

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More Ernie Els

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Sunk a putt

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The PGA doubles as a golf tournament and a lawn care convention. 

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Either the signature 13th hole or the 10th.  For those who are interested in the course, here's a good map: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/section/PGA04/2013-PGA-Championship-Course-Map-Info

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The Nicklaus Village.  Looks pretty swanky.  I know I could never afford hanging out here if they are selling Genny Light for $7.50 a can...

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Magnum PI grooming the green.  What would Robin Masters think?

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More of the Steve Stricker putting clinic

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The long putt

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Lots of activity at the Clubhouse of Oak Hill Country Club.  

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Tiger Woods is here somewhere.  Maybe it's his caddy.  Perhaps another golfer just stole his parking space.

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The main plaza with a mammoth golf shop to the right.  

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It's like going to Eastview Mall, but outside in tents.  

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Taste NY tent.  It's the place to get wine, beer, gin, bourbon, and maple syrup,

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Marianne bringing the out-law spirit to the in-laws.  

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A lawnmower invasion being organized.

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The Golf Channel's set

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Champions Club at the first hole

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Hanging out at the driving range.

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Didn't expect to see this on one of the trees.  Should read, "Gerald Ford, President, Ardent supporter of golf, beer, and nachos.  D'oh."  I've been to a few parties at his childhood home.  The owners have an awesome collection of Ford photos that I wish I had copies of.

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The Executive Suites.  Probably the most expensive place to watch golf on TV.

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The famous Leaning Oak of Oak Hill.  It leans so much it needs a cane.

That's my journey as Rodney Dangerfield from Caddyshack.  There's been a ton of excitement about the PGA being in town.  Rumor has it that Tiger Woods and his caddy hang out at the Starbucks by our house.  Many other interesting places as well.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

It's Snow Problem

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SNOWSTORM NEMO!  This was on my very, very slow commute home.  I think I counted 4 separate car accidents (including a semi vs ambulance).

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Lots of pretty trees...

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Ugh...  Shoveling...

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First shovel break:  Let me take a second to snap a pic of the house

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Second shovel break: Another shot.  Man, how much snow is there.  I am literally only cleaning out a one foot clearing around my subcompact...

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In the pine, in the pines...

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Megan and I didn't realize this when we bought the house, but we are in the township of Narnia.

Speaking of which, I just finished the epic Harry Potter collection.  I have to say that it was better than I expected.  But, I didn't realize how much I didn't really understand from the movies.  I guess you have to leave some stuff out when you write 1,000 page tomes.  

Thanks to Pete and Simon for fulfilling my need of hanging out playing video games and eating junk food.  It is truly the only way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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