Friday, September 27, 2019

Lavender Farm

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Lavender Farm
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201909083
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/243916790/lavender-farm-original-acrylic-painting


FINAL DAYS!
Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64. Along with my artwork, there's pieces by Kim Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Jaunt UPstate MA'AMD.B. RiellyNick LeDucRyan Barski, Tuesday extended happy hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com

For up to date information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/381459825832899



Nightscapes - The Shadow Path
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Eerily seasonal paintings by Mike Kraus Art
See the dark side of his Brightscapes art.

- With a very spooky playlist.
- Plus a great contest: You call that scary??
-Tell us the worst scary movie ever and you could win a tiny prize.
- And we'll be collecting spare change for Planned Parenthood, so they can keep the ghouls at bay.

This one-night stand is presented by Pop Up Roc, with: opening and closing party from 5-9 pm.

Part of Haunted Hungerford.
20 terrifying studios celebrate the best holiday.
- Come in costume - there will be prizes.
- Explore the Ghoulish Art Gallery.
- Wander the hallways - you may see a ghost!.
- And bring some cat food for rescue kitties.
Halloween can be terrifying for them!

Additional parking at credit union and Greenovation. Please don’t park in front of Happy Feet - your vehicle will be possessed.


For up to date information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/518005745692988

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.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Twilight Woods
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201909082
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/245261193/twilight-woods-original-acrylic-painting


FINAL DAYS!
Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64. Along with my artwork, there's pieces by Kim Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Jaunt UPstate MA'AMD.B. RiellyNick LeDucRyan Barski, Tuesday extended happy hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com

For up to date information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/381459825832899



Nightscapes - The Shadow Path
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Eerily seasonal paintings by Mike Kraus Art
See the dark side of his Brightscapes art.

- With a very spooky playlist.
- Plus a great contest: You call that scary??
-Tell us the worst scary movie ever and you could win a tiny prize.
- And we'll be collecting spare change for Planned Parenthood, so they can keep the ghouls at bay.

This one-night stand is presented by Pop Up Roc, with: opening and closing party from 5-9 pm.

Part of Haunted Hungerford.
20 terrifying studios celebrate the best holiday.
- Come in costume - there will be prizes.
- Explore the Ghoulish Art Gallery.
- Wander the hallways - you may see a ghost!.
- And bring some cat food for rescue kitties.
Halloween can be terrifying for them!

Additional parking at credit union and Greenovation. Please don’t park in front of Happy Feet - your vehicle will be possessed.


For up to date information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/518005745692988

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.

Friday, September 20, 2019

Skeleton Dance

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Dance
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201909081
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/231177312/skeleton-dance-original-acrylic-painting

Nightscapes - The Shadow Path
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Eerily seasonal paintings by Mike Kraus Art
See the dark side of his Brightscapes art.

- With a very spooky playlist.
- Plus a great contest: You call that scary??
-Tell us the worst scary movie ever and you could win a tiny prize.
- And we'll be collecting spare change for Planned Parenthood, so they can keep the ghouls at bay.

This one-night stand is presented by Pop Up Roc, with: opening and closing party from 5-9 pm.

Part of Haunted Hungerford.
20 terrifying studios celebrate the best holiday.
- Come in costume - there will be prizes.
- Explore the Ghoulish Art Gallery.
- Wander the hallways - you may see a ghost!.
- And bring some cat food for rescue kitties.
Halloween can be terrifying for them!

Additional parking at credit union and Greenovation. Please don’t park in front of Happy Feet - your vehicle will be possessed.


For up to date information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/518005745692988


Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64. Along with my artwork, there's pieces by Kim Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Jaunt UPstate MA'AMD.B. RiellyNick LeDucRyan Barski, Tuesday extended happy hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com

For up to date information, please visit:
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.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Lavender Farm

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Lavender Farm
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201909080
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/222100999/lavender-farm-original-acrylic-painting

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


Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64. Along with my artwork, there's pieces by Kim Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Jaunt UPstate MA'AMD.B. RiellyNick LeDucRyan Barski, Tuesday extended happy hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com

For up to date information, please visit:
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.

Monday, September 16, 2019

Summer's Delivery Service

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Summer's Delivery Service
acrylic paint on canvas board
16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 
201908074
© copyright Mike Kraus
For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-artwork-by

He has lots of wonderful memories and people in his life.  And he wanted something to symbolize that in his home.  After some thought, he was inspired.  He and his girlfriend shared a favorite childhood movie.  What if he had a painting made with his girlfriend as the main character?  And their cat could be added as well!  It's a fun piece that turns a house into a home.


Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64. Along with my artwork, there's pieces by Kim Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Jaunt UPstate MA'AMD.B. RiellyNick LeDucRyan Barski, Tuesday extended happy hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com

For up to date information, please visit:
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.

Friday, September 13, 2019

Sunflowers In Provence, France

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Sunflowers In Provence, France
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201909078
© copyright Mike Kraus

It was a late start from Avignon as we lingered at a cafe savoring our coffee and croissants.  A warm breeze with a sweet scent was blowing as we hiked our way toward Carpentras.  My backpack filled with necessities like snacks, water, and wine.  It will come in handy when we find a beautiful place to rest our worn feet.  Perhaps overlooking the rolling hills of sunflowers.


Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64. Along with my artwork, there's pieces by Kim Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Jaunt UPstate MA'AM, D.B. Rielly, Nick LeDuc, Ryan Barski, Tuesday extended happy hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
For up to date information, please visit:  
To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  



See me at 
More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1074229096115301/

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.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Twilight Woods #343
gouache paint on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
201909077
© copyright Mike Kraus
For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/234446654/twilight-woods-343-artist-trading-cards


Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64.  Along with my artwork, there's pieces by Kim Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Nick LeDucRyan Barski, Tuesday Extended Happy Hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464


For up to date information, please visit:  
To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  



See me at 
More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1074229096115301/

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.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Summer by the Pool

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Summer by the Pool
acrylic paint on canvas board
16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 
201908071
© copyright Mike Kraus
For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-artwork-by

They've been such generous friends.  When her son moved to Florida, they gave him some of their furniture for his spartan apartment.  When Hurricane Dorian threatened his apartment, they offered him a spare bedroom for safe shelter.  How do you thank someone for such kindness.  She thought about it a long time.  What do they love most?  After much contemplation, she saw how much they cherish their home.  Particularly, the well-manicured backyard with a pool.  Spending hot days cooling off with their five beloved pups.  Sounds like heaven.


SEE YOU TOMORROW for Kim Lester's art opening and extended Happy Hours!

Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64.  Along with seeing my new works of the Finger Lakes, other activities include art by Nora Gelb Designs, Ann Dauphin, David Tay, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Nick LeDucRyan Barski, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464


For up to date information, please visit:  
To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  



See me at 
More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1074229096115301/

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.

Friday, September 6, 2019

Life on the American Plains

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Life on the American Plains
acrylic paint on wooden panel
30" x 80" (76.2 cm x 203.2 cm)
201908076
© copyright Michael Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/215816307/life-on-the-american-plains-original

Thanks to everyone who came out for my Brightscapes art opening. I really appreciate it.

For those who were unable to make it, we missed you. But, there's still an opportunity to see the show along with art by Nora Gelb Designs, Ann Dauphin, David Tay, and Kim Gagnier-Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Nick LeDuc, Ryan Barski, Tuesday extended Happy Hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464



For up to date information, please visit:  



To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  



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.

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