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Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Our mugs are full of hot cider as we take the path through the forest.  The red trees with yellow highlights dominate the canopy.  Sunbeams pierce the foliage more and more as we reach the trailhead at the apple orchard.  A vast expanse of rolling hills covered in trees weighed down with fruit.  People like us are so grateful for days like these.

And I'm thankful for the support of VoyageOhio.  Not only for their kindness toward me, but for introducing me to so many other wonderful and creative people.  A great example of what we can do together and I hope you visit VoyageOhio to see more.

Your Friend,

Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

PS - You're invited to the Fabulous Fall Art Show at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1934458910278595/ 
Join your friends buying and selling various arts, crafts, furniture, fashions, jewelry, and so much more!  And, most of all, HAVE FUN! 

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.

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

My Interview With VoyageOhio

Please check out my interview with VoyageOhio at: https://voyageohio.com/interview/check-out-mike-krauss-story/

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.

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

Turn It Off

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Turn It Off #418

pen and ink on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

202103016

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/210522921/turn-it-off-418-artist-trading-cards-25

Avoid too much exposure to news– Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories (including social media posts).  Limit news to 15-minutes per day to stay informed; not overwhelmed.  It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly.  Try to do enjoyable activities and return to normal life as much as possible.

Seek help when needed– If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or doctor, or contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-985-5990.

(From https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp)

Having Fun During COVID-19

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:

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

Turn It Off

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Turn It Off #412

pen and ink on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

202101003

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/210522921/turn-it-off-412-artist-trading-cards-25

Avoid too much exposure to news– Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories (including social media posts).  Limit news to 15-minutes per day to stay informed; not overwhelmed.  It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly.  Try to do enjoyable activities and return to normal life as much as possible.

Seek help when needed– If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or doctor, or contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-985-5990.

(From https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp)

Having Fun During COVID-19

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:

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

Turn It Off

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Turn It Off #365

pen and ink on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

202004028

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/210522921/turn-it-off-365-artist-trading-card-25-x

Avoid too much exposure to news– Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories (including social media posts). It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly. Try to do enjoyable activities and return to normal life as much as possible.

Seek help when needed– If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or doctor, or contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-985-5990.

(From https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp)

Tips For Working At Home

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

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

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

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

YAY! "Check Out Mike Kraus' Artwork" In Boston Voyager Magazine!

YAY!  Please check out my Boston Voyager article at:

 http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/check-mike-krauss-artwork/

More About Mike Kraus Art
See me at KettleFest at Kettle Ridge Farm on September 15th:
https://www.facebook.com/events/363843977488486/

Join my 540WMain Community Learning Academy workshop "How To Become A Professional Artist
https://www.facebook.com/events/308616739898516

Please support my friend Jen Lunsford for Senate
https://www.facebook.com/VoteJenLunsford

My work featured in The Boston Arts and Culture Weekly Review of Boston Voyager Magazine
http://bostonvoyager.com/2018/08/17/boston-arts-culture-weekly-review-2/#comment-51434

Please listen to my Graphic Ear Interview on WAYO 104.3 FM​ Rochester at:
https://www.mixcloud.com/graphic-ear/070518-graphic-ear-with-mike-kraus/

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

Google+: http://plus.google.com/111168390406803022323/posts

WOW! I'm Featured In Boston Voyager Magazine!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Sunset Sherbert Birch Forest

acrylic paint on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201807100

© copyright Mike Kraus

For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike

WOW! Boston Voyager Magazine included my art in the Weekly Review! Please check it out at: http://bostonvoyager.com/2018/08/17/boston-arts-culture-weekly-review-2/#comment-51434

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

Google+: http://plus.google.com/111168390406803022323/posts

540WMain's First Sunday Art Gallery Opening Event

THANK YOU

to everyone who came out to 540WMain's First Sunday Art Gallery Opening featuring my artwork.  It was fun sharing my paintings with everyone and having a few doughnuts from The Baker's Daughter.

WROC 8 Rochester filmed a segment for the local news.

Being interviewed about my artwork.  See the feature at:

http://www.rochesterfirst.com/video?videoId=650150073&carousel=1&index=4

My artwork will be up through the month of February.  For more information, please visit

https://www.facebook.com/events/1670382639925799/

Brightscapes Show on Display at Canandaigua National Bank

So, A Coyote Walks Into a Quizno's...

Look what happened right behind my office yesterday! http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070403coyote,1,351721.story?coll=chi-news-hed&ctrack=3&cset=true