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Friday, July 22, 2016
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Vision Quest IV
Vision Quest IV, 2014
acrylic painting on canvas in a frame
16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus
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210 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
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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 deep red, yellow, light orange, blue, green, light purple, black, white, grey, beige or on wood.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
A View of the Blue Mountains of the Adirondacks
A View of the Blue Mountains of the Adirondacks, 2015
Acrylic on canvas
16" x 20" in a frame (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm in a frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus
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Rochester, NY 14607 USA
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It was a steep and treacherous hike up the mountain in the Adirondacks. A wild region full of deer, herons, and chipmunks. You may even find a moose, coyote, or black bear on these trails. The dense pine forest opens up to a meadow full of brisk autumn air. There is a startling calmness. And from this view, it's as if we can see all six million acres of this park.
This painting would look best in a space that is light red, orange, purple, yellow, green, blue, black, white, gray, beige, or wood.
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Monday, July 18, 2016
Evergreen Birch Forest
Evergreen Birch Forest, 2014
Acrylic and ink on canvas
8" x 10" in a 11 1/4" x 13 1/4" frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a 28.6 cm x 33.7 cm frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus
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210 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
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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 in a small bright space that seems bare. It would also compliment a space that is orange, navy blue, burgundy red, yellow, light green, deep purple, gray, black, white, beige, or wood.
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Sunday, July 17, 2016
A 1,000 Reasons To Love The Thousand Islands
Megan and I headed up to the Thousand Islands (http://www.visit1000islands.com/) for a camping vacation. Just a short drive to Burnham Point State Park (http://nysparks.com/parks/57/details.aspx) between the towns of Cape Vincent and Clayton.
Scout can't wait for an adventure
"Why is Mike taking so long getting supplies?"
Megan surveying Carleton Island and the St. Lawrence River from our campsite.
She seems pleased with our spot
Introducing Scout to waves. I guess she's never seen them before...
Our new home
Burnham Point State Park from the pier
Megan loves this really fast slide built into the hill.
Scout taking it easy in her coastal condo.
The first of many campfires
Eating well at the campground. It's always scary for Megan to see what I'll come out with from the store before camping. The menu for this trip was pizza, steak stir fry, brats, smores, and an assortment of snacks.
Sun setting over Carleton Island.
Waking up early camping sponsored by Taste of Design Cafe (https://www.facebook.com/tasteofdesign.cv/) in Cape Vincent.
Spent too much time looking for a camping percolator, found one, still have no idea how to use it, it broke, and then had to return it. We learned our lesson and just went to the cafe.
PS-the almond croissants are amazing.
More of the 1,864 islands of the Thousand Islands from Clayton.
Went on a day trip to Wellesley Island State Park (http://nysparks.com/parks/52/details.aspx) for hiking and the first thing we see when we pull in are a huge nest full of Osprey (http://www.thousandislandslife.com/BackIssues/Archive/tabid/393/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/682/Ospreys.aspx)
Hiking along Eel Bay
It must be a quiet place to live on Mosquito Island.
The Zebra Mussels have done a wonderful job cleaning the water.
Views to Canada from atop Wellesley Island
The Narrows between Wellesley Island and Murray Isle.
And finishing a day of hiking at the swimming beach was a great idea.
All that walking killed Scout...
Another beautiful evening.
Boldt Castle (http://www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/) in Alexandria Bay.
One of countless freighters in the Saint Lawrence River.
Boldt Castle with another freighter.
Megan and Scout on Casino Island. She's not our dog, she's our fur-baby. This picture is not incriminating...
More huge houses on little islands.
A surprisingly interesting and beautiful place to visit was the Zenda Farms Preserve (https://tilandtrust.org/explore/preserves-trails/zenda-farms-preserve) just west of Clayton, NY.
"This isn't kindling wood, it's my chewing stick pile..."
"I wasn't sure I liked camping until I realized there was steak..."
A parade of geese checking each campsite for bread.
Probably the best sunset photographs I've ever taken.
Great way to finish up a vacation.
Scout and I dreaming about our next adventure.
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