Mike Kraus

Monday, May 12, 2014

Bushnell's Basin Along the Erie Canal

Bushnell's Basin Along the Erie Canal, 2014

Acrylic on canvas board

7" x 9"

Collection of Seth and Michelle Klein

Please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike?

Bushnell's Basin Along the Erie Canal was commissioned to honor a special event and given on Mother's Day. For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Yellow Birch Tree

Yellow Birch Tree, 2014

Acrylic on canvas board

7" x 9"

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/189140163/yellow-birch-tree-original-7-x-9-by-mike

A white birch tree in a field of yellow. 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 somewhere that needs a splash of color like a beige or light pastel foyer or small wall space.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Thursday, May 8, 2014

River Street In Manistee, Michigan

River Street In Manistee Michigan, 2014

pen and ink on paper

5" x 7" in a 8" x 10" frame

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/188922256/river-street-in-manistee-michigan

River Street in Manistee, Michigan. The last we'll see of civilization before we head into the national forest. This outpost squeezed between the dense woods and Lake Michigan. We stop in The Pub for a drink, check out a few antique shops, and watch the street performers. It's wonderful to visit a place that respects their history.

This painting would look best almost anywhere in its neutral rustic frame and black and white image.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Commuter Lifestyle

Here's an art installation at Village Gate during First Friday. Unfortunately, it appears we just missed some great presentation.

I wish I knew the story about this outhouse (aka the rockin' crapper). If you know, please feel free to share. I'm very curious...

Instead of driving through traffic jams through ugly suburbs, this is my commute right now. "Always look at the bright side of life" (in the key of Monty Python).

FINALLY SOME BUDS ON THE TREES!

A good place to relax.

$1 Easter candy at Big Lots. I don't think so. 25 cents = Happy Mike

Please check out my art at:

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

Don't see anything you'd like, let me know and I could create something special for you!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Girls GameOn

Girls GameOn, 2014

graphite and ink on paper

5" x 7"

Collection of Yvonne McKessy

Please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art

Through the fun of soccer, help young girls build their confidence, find their voice and learn how to lead. The Goal Fun soccer activities will introduce the girls to new leadership concepts. Through these activities, they are encouraged to explore a variety of leadership styles, empower them with the ability to choose the way in which they will accomplish a goal, and then support them as they put their ideas into action. Often this helps find a girl’s personal strengths, skills and interests, which gives them the confidence to be a leader. Through this camp, girls better understand themselves and their values. The girls will learn to recognize how situations, attitudes, and the behaviors of others affect their sense of self.

Please visit their website at: http://www.girlsgameon.com/