HAPPY 5TH SCOUT-IVERSARY!
A few photos of our annual walk through Corbett's Glen to celebrate Scout coming to live with us.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Skeleton Dance
Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
Skeleton Dance #311
gouache paint and ink on bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
201810117
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/648333169/skeleton-dance-artist-trading-card-25-x
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.
More About Mike Kraus Art
Boston Voyager Magazine Interview
Join my 540WMain Community Learning Academy workshop "How To Become A Professional Artist
Graphic Ear Interview on WAYO 104.3 FM Rochester at:
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:
Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog
Monday, September 10, 2018
The Enchanted Squirrel
Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
The Enchanted Squirrel
acrylic paint, beads, gems, stones with resin on canvas
16" x 20" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) in a vintage wooden frame
201809112
© copyright Maureen Robbins/Michael Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/203691540/the-enchanted-squirrel-original-mixed
What happens when a piece of Mike Kraus' art scampers into the studio of Maureen Robbins? Magic! An artists' workshop is a dangerous place for a squirrel to wander in to. There's lots of paint, beads, gems, stones lurking in every nook and cranny. Some that bring out somber thoughts and others that dazzle the eye with its brightness. But, if everything goes right and momentum propels us correctly, unusual collaborations can lead to wonderful enchantments.
What happens when a piece of Mike Kraus' art scampers into the studio of Maureen Robbins? Magic! An artists' workshop is a dangerous place for a squirrel to wander in to. There's lots of paint, beads, gems, stones lurking in every nook and cranny. Some that bring out somber thoughts and others that dazzle the eye with its brightness. But, if everything goes right and momentum propels us correctly, unusual collaborations can lead to wonderful enchantments.
More About Maureen Robbins Art
First Sunday Art Opening at 540WMain
More About Mike Kraus Art
Boston Voyager Magazine Interview
See me at KettleFest at Kettle Ridge Farm on September 15th:
Join my 540WMain Community Learning Academy workshop "How To Become A Professional Artist
Graphic Ear Interview on WAYO 104.3 FM Rochester at:
Maureen Robbins
From collector to artist, Maureen Robbins has always had a certain flair. She shared her artistic side with a love of interesting purses and jewelry during a long career in Marketing, along with a home filled with unusual artwork and collectibles from around the world. So it was no surprise that, in retirement, she would take her artistry in a new direction. A bejeweled old window, used as a message board in a B&B was her first inspiration for turning everyday items into bejeweled pieces of artwork …. planters, vases, windows, picture frames. From those early stages, her artwork has developed in multiple directions and her work has been shown in a Gallery in San Diego, CA, and has been featured for three years in the Spring Show of the Erie Art Museum. Today, you’ll find pieces in galleries and art shops across Upstate New York.
Mike Kraus
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:
Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog
Monday, April 23, 2018
The Diva Squirrel
Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
The Diva Squirrel
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) in a frame
acrylic paint of canvas board
201804058
© copyright Mike Kraus
For more information, please visit: please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike
Suzan isn't afraid of being "different." As a model, she regularly shops at jewelry stores for accessories. One day, she was inspired to create a piece she saw, but with a little more pizzaz. Suzan was successful at adding that pizzaz and started to make several more pieces. Friends, family, and co-workers would compliment the jewelry, which lead to sales when they discovered they were her own creations.
Why Diva Squirrel Treasures? "Diva" is Suzan's modeling persona (per say). "Squirrel" is her nickname because of her short attention span. And "Treasures" are all her jewelry. "It is uniquely silly, but even my oldest son said he remembered in because it was different.
See Diva Squirrel Treasures eclectic jewelry at:
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:
Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Colorful Goat
Colorful Goat, 2017
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201710107
© copyright Michael Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike
On the far side of the farm was a field where a few of the animals were allowed to wander. She went to see the flowers and got more than she bargained for. As soon as she came over the small hills the animals began to gather around her. It didn't take long for most of them to wander away when they realized she didn't have any food for them. That is, all except for one white goat. For the rest of the afternoon, the white goat followed her around the farm. It'd nudge her arm for affection. It'd bleat at her when it was bored at standing in a specific area. But, most of all, it wanted to be her friend.
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:
Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
HAPPY 4TH SCOUT-IVERSARY!
HAPPY 4TH SCOUT-IVERSARY!
A few photos of our annual walk through Corbett's Glen to celebrate Scout coming to live with us.
Friday, June 23, 2017
The Artist and the CEO
The Artist and the CEO #241
ink and colored pencil on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
201706065
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235717899/the-artist-and-the-ceo-241-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 Co. 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Signs of Summa
SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE! To celebrate, Megan is sipping a fine beer waiting for me to build the fire up enough for s'mores. Hurry up Mike! S'MORES!
We have reached peak s'more roasting
Congrats Maureen on an amazing show. So many fun pieces and lots of fun people. It was another great opening at Whitman Works (https://www.whitmanworks.com/).
These are completely awesome. I want to rehang this somewhere in my house. So, I need to build a new wall somewhere soon...
The Rockin' Rocking House
Sports Illustrated Puppy Edition photo shoot. Even Scout needed a pool day.
Megan trained her to stick her tongue out at the camera
Into the pool
It's Ariel: The Little Mermaid
My pool accessories
Scout's enjoying this a little too much...
A dog should not like floating in a pool this much...
Monday, March 20, 2017
Mike Kraus Wins a Contest and Reviews Facial Polish!
YEAH! I won a bottle of Detoxifying Charcoal Facial Polish from Lemongrass Spa and it just arrived in the mail!
Detoxifying polish extracts impurities and exfoliates dry skin. Super antioxidants contained in red raspberry and acai help recharge cells for glowing, radiant skin.
It's the first day of Spring and my face feels like sandpaper after a cold winter and the blast of dry central air for the last six months.
Only need a little dab, which means a two ounce container should last forever.
Massage into the skin with upward strokes.
The price of beauty before rinsing off with cool water.
My face feels so much better. It's really soft and now I smell raspberries everywhere I go. Highly recommended. If you'd like a bottle, contact Mandi at Lemongrass Spa at: http://www.ourlemongrassspa.com/4812
LAST DAYS OF MY ART SHOW
AT WHITMAN WORKS
1826 Penfield Road
Penfield, NY 14526
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm
More info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1874977212771319/
Monday, November 7, 2016
The Sentry
The Sentry, 2016
pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/241872331/the-sentry-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by
10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN
FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES
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.
For more information or custom order, please visit:
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Supply Run
Supply Run, 2016
pen, ink, and graphite on bristol paper
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/187361236/supply-run-original-ink-drawing-5-x-7-by
10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN
FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES
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.
For more information or custom order, please visit:
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