Showing posts with label impressionist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label impressionist. Show all posts

Monday, March 28, 2022

The Beach In Albufeira, Portugal

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


The Beach In Albufeira, Portugal
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10"  (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 
201705054
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

The intense sun is blasting the golden beach sand.  The only relief is the cool breeze coming off the Atlantic.  That and a couple of glasses of chilled vinho verde.  The waves crash adding the distinct saltiness of the sea to the air.  Days don't get more perfect that this.

When I need to relax, this is where my mind takes me.  Where does your mind take you?  Is it some place far away or a cozy spot close to home?  Are you by yourself or with a loved one?  Our imaginations are a superpower.

This piece would great in almost space that is red, orange, green, dark blue, purple, black, white, beige, grey, or wood.

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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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Beach In Albufeira, Portugal

The Beach In Albufeira, Portugal, 2017
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10"  (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 
201705054
© copyright Mike Kraus

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Hiking along the Atlantic coast in southern Portugal.  The intense sun blasting the golden sand on the beach.  Every so often, there's a cool breeze from the water to provide some relief.  It's a great place to drink vinho verde.  To plan our life together on the other side of the world. 

This piece would great in almost space that is red, orange, green, dark blue, purple, black, white, beige, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:
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Monday, December 1, 2014

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal, 2014
acrylic paint on canvasboard
8" x 10" (20.3cm x 25.4cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/213449922/tree-in-albufeira-portugal-original

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Hiking along the Atlantic coast in southern Portugal.  The only shade from the intense sun is a tree.  Every so often, there's a cool breeze from the water to provide some relief.  It's a great place to drink vinho verde.  To plan our life together on the other side of the world. 

This drawing would great in almost space that is red, pink, violet, yellow, or blue.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Friday, November 28, 2014

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal, 2014
acrylic paint on canvasboard
8" x 10" (20.3cm x 25.4cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Hiking along the Atlantic coast in southern Portugal.  The only shade from the intense sun is a tree.  Every so often, there's a cool breeze from the water to provide some relief.  It's a great place to drink vinho verde.  To plan our life together on the other side of the world.

This drawing would great in almost space that is red, pink, violet, yellow, or blue.

For more information or custom order, please visit:



Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal, 2014
acrylic paint on canvas
8" x 10" 
© copyright Mike Kraus

Hiking along the Atlantic coast in southern Portugal.  The only shade from the intense sun is a tree.  Every so often, there's a cool breeze from the water to provide some relief.  It's a great place to drink vinho verde.  To plan our life together on the other side of the world. 

This painting would great in almost space that is red, pink, violet, yellow, or blue.

For more information or custom order, please visit:




Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Tree in Albufeira Portugal, Mixed Critter, and Seaside Swirl.

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal, 2014
oil pastel on paper
8" x 10" in a 9" x 11" frame
© copyright Mike Kraus

Hiking along the Atlantic coast in southern Portugal.  The only shade from the intense sun is a tree.  Every so often, there's a cool breeze from the water to provide some relief.  It's a great place to drink vinho verde.  To plan our life together on the other side of the world. 

This drawing would great in almost space that is red, pink, violet, yellow, or blue.

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





 Mixed Critter, 2014
crayon on paper
© copyright Rachel Bell

What lurks in the Amazon rain forest?  Even scientists aren't completely sure.  There are many regions where humans have yet to visit.  There have been rumors of a Mixed Critter. A beast that only wants to snuggle.

seaside swirl, 2014
glazed play-doh
© copyright Rachel Bell
Collection of Megan Bell and Mike Kraus

She dreams of the ocean.  Lying on the beach in the warm sun.  Not having to worry about the controversies at her job.  The tropical waters are every shade of blue.  Flamingos glide through the clear skies

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