Vision Quest III

Vision Quest III, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

8" x 10" 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/193001231/vision-quest-iii-original-acrylic

I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the morning sun that is counter-balanced by the dew on the leaves.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is green, red, navy blue, or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Vision Quest II

Vision Quest II, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

10" x 8" in a 12" x 10" frame 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186312007/vision-quest-ii-original-acrylic?

Twilight along the shores of the Great Lake. In the valley between the dunes is a cluster of birch. Their white bark clinging to the trunks of the unusual trees. A humble spot secluded by nature. A perfect place to find one's purpose in life.

This piece would work in a space that is lavender, pink, gold, orange or beige.

For more information or custom order, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Dog Days of Summer

Scout has a new buddy to play with, Brooklyn.  She loves playing with bigger dogs.  I like it because it means one full day of her sleeping.

BELLA!  Add another day of sleeping!

Bella:  Mike!  Scout won't play with me.

Mike: Scout, get outta there.

Scout: But I so tired and Bella can't get me here...

Unfortunately, I can't get her there either.

BEST DUMPSTER DIVE FIND EVER!  Any out there looking for a backhoe?

#PIZZA.  This is some of my favorite chalk art we found at Cobbles Elementary.  

 Nothing like making dinner over a bonfire on a weekday.

Now that's a beautiful flame.

Mmmm...  Brats!

Embers after a good night at the backyard pit

HAMBURGER!  No?  A quinoa and lentil burger.  Mmmm.

Haven't seen much of the deer lately.  But, yesterday I did see a doe and fawn race through the neighborhood.  It's a pretty fresh fawn since it didn't look much bigger than Scout.

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

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!

Birch Walk

Birch Walk, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas

6" x 8" in a 8" x 10" frame

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/191900116/birch-walk-original-acrylic-painting-6-x 

Is this the path I should take?  I'm a passionate person, but I'm also level-headed.  What should I do?  Is it sane to abandon stability for a dream?  Is it insane to waste your life doing something you hate?

This painting would great in a space that is light green, yellow, blue, navy, deep red, or gray.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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6x6x2014 OPENS SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH at:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

The Company Picnic

Scout, Chief Czar of the Company, overseeing the construction of the grill for our annual employee picnic,  

 

Scout posing with the grill our generous investors provided the organization to improve morale.

So many wonderful features! 

The Chief Czar and Corporate Emperor (who's title is more important is yet to be determined) review the action items for the main event.

Safety inspection to see if we meet minimum OSHA requirement. 

Meeting between the titans to discuss the afternoon's menu.   

 Final review of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) before the celebration.

Beautiful piece of equipment, isn't it?

 ¡Precaución Caliente!

Firing up!

Who doesn't love grilled gourmet pizza? 

S'mores for dessert.

Great end to the perfect day.

Thanks to all our wonderful employees.  It is because our all your hard work that we've been able to maintain our lifestyle.  

Please visit the Company website at:

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

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas

10" x 8"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/191360418/yellow-and-orange-chevron-squirrel

I only fed him one time.  Now, I can't get rid of him.  He hangs on my screen door begging me for more peanut butter.  I'm no longer able to go in the backyard.  Yet, I find the whole thing entertaining.

This painting would great in a space that is light orange, yellow, blue, navy, deep red, or gray.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Tree In Albufeira, Portugal

Tree In Albufeira, Portugal, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas

8" x 10" 

© copyright Mike Kraus

Please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/191085932/tree-in-albufeira-portugal-original-8-x?

Hiking along the Atlantic coast in southern Portugal.  The only shade from the intense sun is a tree.  Every so often, there's a cool breeze from the water to provide some relief.  It's a great place to drink vinho verde.  To plan our life together on the other side of the world. 

This painting would great in almost space that is red, pink, violet, yellow, or blue.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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