Red and Green Contours

Red and Green Contours, 2014

acrylic on canvas

16" x 20"

Collection of Elmar Pöselt

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike?

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?  

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Contour Series

Red and Silver Contours, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195786753/red-and-silver-contours-original-acrylic?

Yellow and Blue Contours, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195786905/yellow-and-blue-contours-original?

Purple and Yellow, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195778592/purple-and-yellow-contours-original?

Red and Green Contours, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195778804/red-and-green-contours-original-acrylic?

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 can be easily framed and an excellent addition to your salon style wall decoration.

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For more information or custom order, please visit:

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6x6x2014:

FINAL DAYS!

Time is almost out to purchase a piece of art for only $20 and pick it up from the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo).  Can't make it in person?  My art numbers and link are below.

#367 (SOLD)

#368 (SOLD)

#369

#370

#371(SOLD)

#372

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

Evergreen Birch Forest

Evergreen Birch Forest, 2014

Acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10"

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/193877751/evergreen-birch-forest-original-acrylic

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 in a small bright space that seems bare.  It would also compliment a space that is navy blue, burgundy red, or yellow.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Vision Quest II

Vision Quest II, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

10" x 8" in a 12" x 10" frame 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186312007/vision-quest-ii-original-acrylic?

Twilight along the shores of the Great Lake. In the valley between the dunes is a cluster of birch. Their white bark clinging to the trunks of the unusual trees. A humble spot secluded by nature. A perfect place to find one's purpose in life.

This piece would work in a space that is lavender, pink, gold, orange or beige.

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

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Yellow Birch Tree

Yellow Birch Tree, 2014

Acrylic on canvas board

7" x 9"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/189140163/yellow-birch-tree-original-7-x-9-by-mike

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 

Vision Quest

Vision Quest, 2014

acrylic

10" x 8" in a 12" x 10" frame

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/185873699/vision-quest-10-x-8-in-a-12-x-10-frame?ref=shop_home_active_1

Twilight along the shores of the Great Lake. In the valley between the dunes is a cluster of birch. Their white bark clinging to the trunks of the unusual trees. A humble spot secluded by nature. A perfect place to find one's purpose in life.This piece would work in almost a space with grayish purple, blue, deep red, or grey.

For more information or custom order, please visit:https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt or my personal blog http://www.MikeKraus.blogspot.com

Faces In the Crowd

Faces In the Crowd, 2003ish

pen and ink

© copyright Mike Kraus

I wonder how many people know that I've captured them in my sketchbook?  Here's a sampling from hanging out in Millennium Park in downtown Chicago.  Lots of characters makes for interesting people watching.  You can tell who is a tourist because they look up at all the skyscrapers.  I don't know about the people looking down or about the guy in the top hat.

Palmer Hall

"Palmer Hall", 2014

pen and ink 
© copyright Mike Kraus

I paid the fee and they unlocked the doors.  We transferred our equipment from the car onto the stage.  Other groups arrive and friends gather in the parking lot.  Standing around the back door waiting for our drinks to be delivered.  This is the only place where kids are welcome.  Killing time with skateboards and forgetting the long week.  It’s 7pm and time to open the doors for the show.