Roman Bridge Outside of Ferreirós do Dão, Portugal

Roman Bridge Outside of Ferreirós do Dão, Portugal, 2015
Acrylic of canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
Collection of Lynne Lewis
© copyright Mike Kraus

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Hiking along the Rio Dão, we come to the Ponte Romana.  An old Roman bridge sturdily connecting the small town of Ferreirós do Dão to the rest of the world.  We climb down to the river to rest our feet in the refreshing water.  The clear water runs over rocks that seem to support the world.  A place to have peace of mind.

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Twilight Woods

Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10" in a 10" x 12" rustic frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a 25.4 cm x 30.5 cm rustic frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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

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Vision Quest XVI

Vision Quest XVI, 2015

acrylic painting on canvas

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

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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 evening sun that is counter-balanced by the darkness of the soil.  A delicate harmony to everything.

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

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White Birch Forest

White Birch Forest, 2015

Acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10" (20,3 cm x 25.4 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus
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What’s black and white and red all over?  A birch forest of course.  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 and compliment a space that is orange, purple, yellow, green, blue, or wood.

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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
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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

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Vision Quest XV

Vision Quest XV, 2015

acrylic painting on canvasboard

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

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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 evening sun that is counter-balanced by the darkness of the soil.  A delicate harmony to everything.

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

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Lavender Farm

Lavender Farm 2015

acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10" in a  10 1/4" x 12 1/8" rustic frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a 26.0 cm x 30.8 cm rustic frame) 

© copyright Mike Kraus
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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 yellow, orange, blue, white, or beige

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