Have S'more

Have S'more, 2015

Acrylic on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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It's been a long, beautiful day hiking through the natural settings of the state park.  We soak our worn feet into a cool creek and put on sandals on the way back to the campsite for dinner.  In deep darkness, we grill a few brats and vegetables over a small flame.  It gives a flavor you can't acquire on a stove or oven.  And, of course, the perfect way to finish the day is with a s'more.

This painting would look best in a space that is red, orange, light yellow, dark green, blue, beige, or wood.

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The Morning Cup of Coffee

The Morning Cup of Coffee, 2015

acrylic painting on canvas

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

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With sunrise at 5:29 AM, how am I expected to get any sleep?  Ugh.  I stammer out of bed to perform my usual morning routine of letting the dog out and all.  My bones ache.  I load up the coffeemaker with grounds and water.  It gurgles and puffs.  A steady stream trickling into the pot.  A mug full of caffeine to keep me awake during the day.

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

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Good To the Last Drop

The Morning Cup of Coffee #93

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

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

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Twilight Woods #94

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

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The Morning Cup of Coffee #95

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

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What a Wonderful Way To End the Week

The Morning Cup of Coffee #92

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

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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.

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Twilight Woods #91

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

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The Morning Cup of Coffee #90

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

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It's a Zoo Around Here

The Diva Peacock #89

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

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

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This Little Piggy #88

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

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Purple Giraffe #87

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

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#RoCo6x6 Is Officially Open For Sales!

The Rochester Contemporary Art Center's (RoCo) 6x6x2015 show is now open for online sales at:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2015_intro.php

ALL FOUR OF MY PIECES SOLD AT THE OPENING PARTY LAST SATURDAY!  And there's still a lot of great pieces left by artists all over the world.  Only $20 per piece, which supports a wonderful nonprofit art center.

Vision Quest

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

Lavender In Provence

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus  

White Birch Forest

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

If you're one of the proud owners of one of the paintings above, please let me know so I can thank you personally:
MikeKKraus@gmail.com

A Reminder To Appreciate Summer

It's been a while since I've done a personal post.  The good news is that my work is keeping me very busy.  But, here's what I've been up to:

HOT TUBBING in the snow at Mirbeau    

http://www.mirbeau.com/

 The frozen waterfall

 Doesn't it look just like southern France?

 I guess it's as much like Southern France as snowy Hogsmeade is in Orlando...

 Our room

 Monet Pond

 My bones still ache from the record cold we had this year.

 The architecture of this place is interesting.  Obviously, it's modern construction.  But, they did a real good job at making it seem authentic.

 trellis above the hot tub area

 Poor frozen tree above hot tub

 HEY!  THAT'S MY WIFE!

 If you didn't figure it out by now, I spent a lot of time in the hot tub.

A nice escape from the brutal winter.

Dog sat Bella (the boxer) in the Spring.  Tried to get these pups to keep playing so they'd sleep through the night.  But, after my second attempt, they ran out the doggy door so they could sleep outside...

 PUPPY TORTURE!

GET THAT MEGAN!

 Bella knows to look at the camera.  Scout's all business...

Launching the fire pit for summer 2015.  SUCCESS!

 Lilac Festival (http://www.rochesterevents.com/lilac-festival/) in Rochester.

 Had some nice blooms this year

 Hashtag Lilac Fest!

 College Town (http://www.collegetownrochester.com/) development in Rochester.  I was very surprised at how well designed it is.  It's probably the best development in Rochester and Monroe County since World War II.

Celebrating Megan's Birthday with some fancy coffee at Joe Bean (http://www.joebeanroasters.com/)

That about sums things up for now.  Better get back to painting...