Showing posts with label hill. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal


Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal, 2014
Acrylic on canvas board
10" x 8"
© copyright Mike Kraus

Our little rental car struggles through the mountainous switchbacks in northern Portugal.  Just north of the little church Parque de São Bento da Porta Aberta, the small hatchback pulls over to an overlook of the Cávado River.  A valley filled with unique colorful flora.  Wind and water have carved this land of granite.  Now, if only we can find the trailhead to explore...

This painting would look best in a space that is light yellow, bright red, dark orange, or neutral beige.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Peneda-Gerês National Park

Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal , 2014
Acrylic on canvas board
10" x 8"
© copyright Mike Kraus

Our little rental car struggles through the mountainous switchbacks in northern Portugal.  Just north of Parque de São Bento da Porta Aberta, the little hatchback pulls over to an overlook of the Cávado River.  A valley filled with unique colorful flora.  Wind and water have carved this land of granite.  Now, if only we can find the trailhead to explore...

This painting would look best in a space that is light yellow, bright red, dark orange, or neutral beige.

For more information or custom order, please visit:





Sunday, July 6, 2014

Lavender In Provence

Lavender In Provence, 2014
acrylic on canvas
10" x 8"
© copyright Mike Kraus

Our bikes race up and down the gentle hills of Provence.  Everything has a distinct texture, the colors are vibrant, and the perfume in the air is intoxicating.  And every twisting road we turn down has countless rows of purple and blue lavender.  The heat of the Mediterranean sun presses against our backs as we pedal back to the village of Sault.  I'll never forget the fields of France.

This painting would look best in a space that is yellow, orange, blue, white, or beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

FINAL WEEK!
6x6x2014:
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)
137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Canandaigua Lake

Canandaigua Lake, 2014
Acrylic Paint on Wood 
24" x 11 1/2"
© copyright Mike Kraus

Nestled between hills covered with traditional wineries and family-run B and Bs is Canandaigua Lake.  After a morning in the warm waters, we peruse the village shops on Main Street.  We ended up at the restaurant at the marina watching the courteous boat traffic.  Our lazy journey to Naples seems almost heavenly as we pass roadside fruit stands overlooking the lake.  A great place for a summer day.    

This painting would look best in a space that is navy blue, burgundy red, evergreen, or cadmium yellow 

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