Where's Vern?

"Where's Vern", 2014

Colored pencil and ink

© copyright Mike Kraus

Katie and Vern are explorers from New York.  They like to get dressed up and see all their friends in the city.  So, the next time you are in the Big Apple, look for them in a crowd because they’ll be the life of the party.

Oh Deer...

Ice skating with Rachel.  She's showing off her best figure skating pose.  


Deer wandering at the way back of the property


Pretty good sized deer.  And just look at how:
a) stubby his legs are
b) deep the snow is

MORE LOST ART FOUND!Who knows how much more of this stuff I have...


Obviously, I did not come up with the "Crazy" Tiger logo of the Detroit Tigers (why are his eyes perfect circles?).  This banner was for some project.  So, think of it as my version of Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup cans or something...


And, as everyone already knows, the holy war begins at home...


This is some kind of project with a bunch of figures from art history.  I don't remember why I made it.


Punk Rock...


Front side of a clipboard 


Back side of a clipboard.

That's about it from very snowy Rochester.  Got to go shovel some more!

Lost Drawings Found In Boxes

Here are just a few drawings I've found unpacking all my junk. 




Llyod, myself, Nick, Karli, and Matt.  All former roommates at the Murder House.


Chicago Alley


Seems fitting with Michigan's "Right-to-Work" situation


Oh, the Christmas Spirit


Study with Leprosy...


Random


Sketch of Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, Michigan


I wonder where that hat went?  Probably in another box....


Old man in time and space?


Cityscape


Unicycle head.  This is what happens if I draw practice pictures of you.


All the rooms of my apartment in Chicago circa 2002-03


Durer Hut


Northern Michigan Home.


I am Jerry Ford

Welcome to my weird world...

An Ode To Babysitting

"Where does he get those wonderful toys?"  From Aunt Meg and Uncle Mike's of course!  And what better way to go for a walk around the neighborhood than in a Batman mask.  This girl owns my heart.


I am required to write: "WHAT A STRANGE BOY!"


Drawing mermaids and Ren & Stimpy-esque portraits of each other



Dedicated to her art or mesmerized by the Eagles losing to the Cowboys?  Your call...


So much cupcake covering her hands.  She's almost as bad as me...

That's all from Rochester.  I just realized Thanksgiving is next week.  So, got to figure that all out.  Anyway

Things On Other People's Walls

Found this fella outside my door this morning.  



Poster from the Barktober Fest Poster Contest.  I don't know if I like "Make me your pet" or "Love me" more.  Perhaps we should have a vote...



A gem found in the basement of another open house.  I think Santa and the doll may have had a little egg nog...



Saved the best for last.  Who doesn't love a monkey in the toilet?  That is a funny job.  Whoever lives in this house would probably be my best friend if I ever met them...


That was quick and easy.  I guess no Rachel or Gertie means no photos.  This is what moving to Rochester has done to me.  At least I have toilet monkey...

Waiting For a Better Title...

"Tell Us a Story"  Just a little sketchbook drawing.  Still inspired by the Renaissance.  Although, I don't have weird nymphs in the rubble and angels of doom in the sky...

Ink on paper in the ol' sketchbook...

DESK CAT!  Dee brought in a few kittens yesterday that she was dropping off for foster care.  They're only a few weeks old and will need homes once they have gained enough weight.  

This is the kind of deliveries I find in my inbox...

This kitten would like to remind you to donate your UNITED WAY gift to #1594 - Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester this year.  Here is the gift form: http://www.lollypop.org/documentview.asp?sid=&docID=759 and for more information, please go to:


http://www.lollypop.org/orgMain.asp?ssid=&orgid=200&storyTypeID=&sid=& or call (585) 223-1330 x244 or email MKraus@Lollypop.org.  THANKS!!!

St. Patty's Day Excitement

Since everyone was too cool for St. Patty's Day on the Southside this year, Megan and I went house hunting instead. People are still in denial that their places are not worth a million dollars when it is only 500 square feet with no amenities. But, at least their willing to negotiate now...









































My clipboard at work. Reminds me of a Northern Renaissance piece depicting a tale of foreboding if one takes the wrong actions at work. Or just a weird doodle...