Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 

Twilight Woods

acrylic paint on canvas board

16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm)

201910097

© copyright Michael Kraus

To purchase reproductions, please visit: https://society6.com/product/twilight-woods-by-mike-kraus-art-purple-yellow-trees-forest-woods-nature-hikes-hiking-trails_print?sku=s6-11860782p4a1v45

To purchase original, please visit: 
Whitman Works Gallery
1826 Penfield Road
Penfield, NY 14526
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I follow the winding path not knowing where I'll end up.  The trees rustle in the breeze stirring up the aromas of the forest.  A freshness one always has to remind themselves of in civilization.  The light refracts in strange ways at this time.  It's when the surreal becomes the real.

This piece would look best in a medium space that is red, orange, light yellow, green, light blue, deep purple, black, white, grey, beige, or wood

More About Mike Kraus Art

My NPR Marketplace Business News interview about art as an alternative investment

https://www.marketplace.org/2019/02/13/business/hobby-investments-cant-escape-darn-global-economy

Graphic Ear Interview on WAYO 104.3 FM

https://www.mixcloud.com/graphic-ear/070518-graphic-ear-with-mike-kraus/

Boston Voyager Magazine interview at:

www.bostonvoyager.com/interview/check-mike-krauss-artwork/

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.

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Summer Daze

Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence, 2016

acrylic on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.7 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/203969625/sunflowers-and-lavender-in-provence

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 light red, orange, yellow, green, blue, light purple, black, white, beige, or wood

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

I'll be one of the artists at KettleFest 2016 on Saturday September 17th!

https://www.facebook.com/events/752139868222934/

Blue and Green Birch Forest

Blue and Green Birch Forest, 2016

Acrylic and ink on canvas board

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/217808258/blue-and-green-birch-forest-original

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best in a small bright space that seems bare.  It would also compliment a space that is yellow, orange, navy blue, purple, red, dark green, beige, white, black, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

I'll be one of the artists at KettleFest 2016 on Saturday September 17th!

https://www.facebook.com/events/752139868222934/

Blue and Green Birch Forest

Blue and Green Birch Forest, 2016

Acrylic and ink on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/217808258/blue-and-green-birch-forest-original

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best in a small bright space that seems bare.  It would also compliment a space that is yellow, orange, navy blue, purple, red, dark green, beige, white, black, or wood.  

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt 

LAST DAY OF BRIGHTSCAPES!!!

Blue and Green Birch Forest

Blue and Green Birch Forest, 2016

Acrylic and ink on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/219542290/blue-and-green-birch-forest-original

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best in a small bright space that seems bare.  It would also compliment a space that is yellow, red, orange, navy blue, purple, dark green, beige, black, white, or wood.  

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

FINAL DAYS OF THE
BRIGHTSCAPES ART SHOW

Birds of a Different Feather

Cock a Doodle Doo #162

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/212845645/cock-a-doodle-doo-162-artist-trading

The Diva Peacock #161

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/236466225/the-diva-peacock-161-artist-trading

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & 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.

FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

The Rochester Contemporary Art Center's (RoCo)

6x6x2016

Global Online Preview is now open!

See if you can find my piece at"

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2016

An Afternoon In Joe Bean Roasters

An Afternoon In Joe Bean Roasters #135

Pen and Ink on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/239292665/an-afternoon-in-joe-bean-roasters-135

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

These artist trading cards or ACEO (Art Card Editions & Originals) are frameable, collectible, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  They are one-of-a-kind original works of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame.

FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt 

2013 PGA Championship Is In Town

Megan and I were fortunate enough to head over to Oak Hill Country Club to watch a practice round before the 2013 PGA Championship.  Here's Steve Stricker teaching a few other guys how to putt.


Here's Ernie Els.  My favorite part of this photo is the homeowner in the purple shirt watching the action at the second hole from his backyard.  


More Ernie Els


Sunk a putt


The PGA doubles as a golf tournament and a lawn care convention. 


Either the signature 13th hole or the 10th.  For those who are interested in the course, here's a good map: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/section/PGA04/2013-PGA-Championship-Course-Map-Info


The Nicklaus Village.  Looks pretty swanky.  I know I could never afford hanging out here if they are selling Genny Light for $7.50 a can...


Magnum PI grooming the green.  What would Robin Masters think?


More of the Steve Stricker putting clinic





The long putt


Lots of activity at the Clubhouse of Oak Hill Country Club.  


Tiger Woods is here somewhere.  Maybe it's his caddy.  Perhaps another golfer just stole his parking space.


The main plaza with a mammoth golf shop to the right.  


It's like going to Eastview Mall, but outside in tents.  


Taste NY tent.  It's the place to get wine, beer, gin, bourbon, and maple syrup,


Marianne bringing the out-law spirit to the in-laws.  


A lawnmower invasion being organized.


The Golf Channel's set


Champions Club at the first hole


Hanging out at the driving range.




Didn't expect to see this on one of the trees.  Should read, "Gerald Ford, President, Ardent supporter of golf, beer, and nachos.  D'oh."  I've been to a few parties at his childhood home.  The owners have an awesome collection of Ford photos that I wish I had copies of.


The Executive Suites.  Probably the most expensive place to watch golf on TV.


The famous Leaning Oak of Oak Hill.  It leans so much it needs a cane.

That's my journey as Rodney Dangerfield from Caddyshack.  There's been a ton of excitement about the PGA being in town.  Rumor has it that Tiger Woods and his caddy hang out at the Starbucks by our house.  Many other interesting places as well.