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Monday, August 28, 2023

Chouky

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Chouky #540

pen, ink, and color pencil on Bristol paper

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

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

202308047

To purchase for your collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-artwork-by

We will always remember our dear friend Chouky Bunny.

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ARTS o’ MAGAZINE:

A Creative Relationship

https://medium.com/p/1f8a0e19eef4

& Interview With Mike Kraus

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Hipster Fish

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Hipster Fish #543

pen, ink, and color pencil on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202308051

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ARTS o’ MAGAZINE:

Art During Difficulty

https://medium.com/p/7a2e2aeb6802

& Interview With Mike Kraus

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/mike-krause-9dd86995d76c

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Waddle I Do With Myself?

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Waddle I Do With Myself? #542

pen, ink, and color pencil on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202308050

To purchase for your collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/240831573/waddle-i-do-with-myself-542-artist

Why are we alike?

What do we care about?

And how to we benefit working together?

ARTS o’ MAGAZINE:

Culture of Positivity

https://medium.com/p/4d7f0a74e179

& Interview With Mike Kraus

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/mike-krause-9dd86995d76c

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Friday, November 12, 2021

Sunflower the Bunny

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Sunflower the Bunny

acrylic paint on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

202111098

To purchase, please visit: https://society6.com/product/sunflower-bunny-by-mike-kraus-art-rabbits-bunnies-easter-christmas-xmas-hanukkah-chanukah-kwanzaa-eid-gifts-presents-animals-wildlife-nature_print?sku=s6-22369202p4a1v45 or image at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1105462522/sunflower-bunny-original-instant

How do you feel when you see something you love? This is the feeling experienced when a wild bunny named Sunflower visited the yard. Hopping over for some grass and flower seeds. Lazily sprawling out on the lawn on warm days. Bringing happiness to the neighborhood.

This piece would look best in a space that is red, orange, green, blue, purple, black, white, grey, beige, or wood.

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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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Monday, June 21, 2021

Lookin' Sharp, Hedgehog!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Lookin' Sharp, Hedgehog! #434

pen and ink on Bristol paper

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

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

202106048

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/193877751/lookin-sharp-hedgehog-434-artist-trading

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.

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

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.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Supply Run

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Supply Run

pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/187361236/supply-run-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by

A weekend to myself. Better get everything I need to survive. A few meals, junk food for snacks, something for dessert, and something to drink to make me feel good. Aisles and aisles of brightly colored sugary treats. All waiting for me to let myself go.

This drawing would look best in a colorful space that is bright red, orange, yellow, light green, blue, purple, black, white, neutral, or wood.

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

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.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Sentry

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

The Sentry

pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/241872331/the-sentry-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by

The streets can be a dangerous place. Strange noises coming from the alleys. Suspicious people on the street corner. Cars slowing down as they pass you from behind walking on the sidewalk. That is why there is: The Sentry.

This drawing would look best in a colorful space that is bright red, orange, yellow, light green, blue, purple, black, white, neutral, or wood.

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Purple and Grey Chevron Squirrel

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Purple and Grey Chevron Squirrel

acrylic paint on canvas board

8" x 10" (cm x cm)

202004023

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/941622209/purple-and-grey-chevron-squirrel

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I only fed him one time. Now, I can't get rid of him. He hangs on my screen door begging me for more peanut butter. I'm no longer able to go in the backyard. Yet, I find the whole thing entertaining.

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Darrel the Barrel

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Darrel the Barrel

acrylic paint on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201912117

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/923499262/darrel-the-barrel-original-digital

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Most epic journeys are unexpected.  An anonymous traffic barrel in Milwaukee accidentally fell into Lake Michigan and became a celebrity 120 miles (194 km) away in Muskegon, Michigan.  This unexpected Wisconsin ambassador has been highlighting the craft breweries, festivals, museums, and beaches easily in reach by the Lake Express fast ferry.  More of Darrel the Barrel's adventures at: 
https://www.mlive.com/news/g66l-2019/10/a90f3970e43847/darrel-the-barrel-washed-up-on-beach-becomes-instant-muskegon-celebrity.html 

Having Fun During Coronavirus
https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/03/tips-for-working-at-home.html

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Hipster Fish

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Hipster Fish #367

gouache paint on Bristol paper

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

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

202005035

to purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235600352/hipster-fish-367-artist-trading-cards-25

Tips For Working At Home

General:

Virtual Office:

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/03/tips-for-working-at-home-staging-your.html

Virtual Backgrounds:

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/04/virtual-backgrounds-for-zoom-and.html

Mental Health and Making a Routine:

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/04/tips-for-working-at-home-mental-health.html

Your Work Space:

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/04/tips-for-working-at-home-your-work-space.html

Setting Office Hours:

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/04/tips-for-working-at-home-setting-office.html

Take A Break:

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/04/tips-for-working-at-home-take-break.html

Teaching Your Kids While You Work

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/05/tips-for-working-at-home-teaching-your.html

Perks of Being At Home

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/05/tips-for-working-at-home-perks-of-being.html
Learning and Adjusting To Technology
https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/05/tips-for-working-at-home-learning-and.html

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.

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