Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

 Twilight Woods #263

gouache paint on Bristol paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

201801008

© copyright Michael Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/563974946/twilight-woods-263-artist-trading-card

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

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:

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Sarah's Meadow

Sarah's Meadow #249

Gouache on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

201709092

© copyright Michael Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/559489537/sarahs-meadow-248-artist-trading-cards

A friend and fellow artist, Sarah Lalik Rhoads of Me and the Moon https://www.facebook.com/meandthemoon99, let me know of a meadow saying "this reminds me of one of your paintings.  Because of that inspiration, it is now one of my paintings.  THANKS SARAH!

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectable, 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.

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

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

Want to see my work in person?  Then visit these galleries:

Whitman Works Co. 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/

Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/

Cactus In the West

Cactus In the West #247

Gouache and ink on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

201709091

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/555220975/cactus-in-the-west-247-artist-trading

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectable, 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.

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

Want to see my work in person?  Then visit these galleries:

Whitman Works Co. 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/

Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/

Twilight Woods

 Twilight Woods

acrylic paint on canvas

48" x 60" (121.9 cm x 152.4)

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Twilight-Woods-Original-Acrylic-Painting-48-x-60-by-Mike-Kraus/954006/3717036/view#

Your home is an extension of your personality.  And using original artwork is a great way to show that individuality.  With a little effort, you could greatly enhance your home's status by showcasing original art in your living spaces.  Here's a tip to consider when choosing artwork.

What about size?  Look at the space you wish to hang a piece of original art.  Is it large or small?  What's around it; lamps, doors, windows, or other pieces on the wall?  Will it be the focus of the room or something to fill a small void?  Will anything obstruct its view?  The scale of pieces is important.  Too big and it can be oppressive in absorbing all the visual space.  Too small and it can get lost among the furniture and other decor.  Generally, most residential spaces can accommodate pieces in a range of 12 inches (30 centimeters) to 4 feet (122 centimeters)...  (more at: http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/how-to-use-original-artwork-in-your.html)

This piece would look perfect in a space above the fireplace, couch, or other area to draw your attention.  It would look best with the colors, red, orange, yellow, light green, navy blue, dark purple, black, white, beige, or on wood.

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

Want to see my work in person?  Then visit these galleries:

Whitman Works Co. 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/

Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/

Twilight Woods

Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas board

12" x 16" in a vintage frame (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm in a vintage frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/244764630/twilight-woods-original-acrylic-painting?ref=listings_manager_grid

Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas board

12" x 16" in a vintage frame (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm in a vintage frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/244764240/twilight-woods-original-acrylic-painting?ref=listing-shop-header-1

These paintings were featured at:
BRIGHTSCAPES
Canandaigua National Bank and Trust
210 Alexander Street

Rochester, NY 14607

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 painting would look best in a space that is deep red, orange, purple, yellow, green,  dark blue, 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/

Twilight Woods

Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas

16" x 20" in a frame (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm in a frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/229282779/twilight-woods-original-acrylic-painting

This painting was featured at:

BRIGHTSCAPES

Canandaigua National Bank and Trust

210 Alexander Street

Rochester, NY 14607

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 painting would look best in a space that is deep red, orange, purple, yellow, green, blue, 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/

Twilight Woods

Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas 

16" x 20" in a frame (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm in a frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/227833688/twilight-woods-original-acrylic-painting

This painting was featured at:

BRIGHTSCAPES

Canandaigua National Bank and Trust

210 Alexander Street

Rochester, NY 14607

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 painting would look best in a space that is red, orange, purple, yellow, green, blue, black, white, grey, beige, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Remodeling Our Kitchen

Look at what Megan did this summer.  She remodeled our kitchen.  Here's some before and after shots of her hard work:

Before

 After

Before

After

The Contoured Meerkat

The Contoured Meerkat, 2015

acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/246409239/the-contoured-meerkat-original-acrylic?ref=listings_manager_grid

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Today, in the Kalahari Desert, he is a sentry while the others in his clan forage and play.  If there is danger, he will bark to tell the others to hide.  But, there is no danger today.  Yet, he will remain on duty while the others race and wrestle in the sun.

This painting would look best somewhere that needs a splash of color like a beige foyer or small wall space.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

The Blue Elephant

The Blue Elephant, 2015

acrylic painting on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/221592767/the-blue-elephant-original-acrylic

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This little elephant is happy sauntering around the Savannah looking for foliage to eat.  It takes a lot of leaves to fill his stomach.  And many gallons of water to wash it all down.  But, it's his playful nature that is endearing.  How can an elephant be so humorous?

This piece would work in a space that is red, burnt orange, yellow, green, navy blue, purple, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Sweet Lady and the Devil Dog

Sweet Lady and the Devil Dog, 2003

silkscreen and oil on canvas

© copyright Mike Kraus

Noah Hopson and Frances Close

Photos by Frances Close

All she wanted was companionship.  Someone to share her apartment at the senior community.  She replied to an ad that said, "Free Bichon to a good home."  How could she resist?  The sweet lady had to learn the hard way that "you get what you pay for."