Monday, July 18, 2022

Fin-tastic Flipper!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Fin-tastic Flipper #474
pen and ink on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202207026
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235600352/fin-tastic-flipper-474-artist-trading

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectible, 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.

Let's start being kinder to others and ourselves with the Kindness Challenge at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10226344727380233&set=gm.411041227710519

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Ultimate Girl's Camping Weekend In New York

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Ultimate Girl's Camping Weekend In New York
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202207025
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

Are you going on an unexpected trip?  Here are some tips for having the ultimate girl's camping weekend in New York state.  Don't forget your tent, sleeping and cooking gear, comfortable clothes for various conditions, and toiletries (including bug spray, chapstick, and sunscreen).  Remember to leave the smartphone at home because you're going off-the-grid and don't want to be tracked.  Don't worry about the consequences of the bull horn prick or snake venom.  We care about your health and you can receive treatment even if you're from out-of-state.  You'll have access to health centers and/or pills.  It's your choice.  All that hiking can be stressful, so be sure to treat yourself to good meals.  Find great recipes that are easy to make or have a local restaurant deliver to your site.  New York welcomes you at: https://www.iloveny.com/places-to-stay/camping

Let's start being kinder to others and ourselves with the Kindness Challenge at: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10226330581306590&set=gm.408879584593350

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Hello Panda Bear

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Hello Panda Bear #473
pen and ink on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202207024
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/184982750/hello-panda-bear-473-artist-trading

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectible, 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.

Let's start being kinder to others and ourselves with the Kindness Challenge at: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10226319999722057&set=gm.407531521394823

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Rachel and Ben's Canandaigua Sunflowers

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Rachel and Ben's Canandaigua Sunflowers
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202106046
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

The warm breeze rushes through the car as we drive down country roads with our windows down.  Every bend reveals new sights.  Every hill a new perspective on the panorama.  It's a yearly ritual for us to visit sunflower fields as they bloom.  A day full of hiking and picnics among the waves of petals.  It's the little things in life that make us grateful.

Let's start being kinder to others and ourselves with the Kindness Challenge at: https://www.kindspring.org/challenge/?op=nletter&cid=2153&id=59060

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Sunflowers

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Sunflowers (Van Gogh)
acrylic paint on canvas board
16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm)
202207023
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase image, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1264743013
 

The wind gently flows through her hair as she basks in the sun.  The light energizing her spirit and the fresh scent of the field relaxes her soul.  There is only the whisper of the breeze and the sound of her footsteps as she passes row after row of sunflowers.  She selects a few choice blooms for a temporary reminder of the gratitude she has for this moment.  Knowing how fortunate you are only brings you more luck.

This painting would look best in a medium-to-large space that is red, orange, yellow, purple, green, dark blue, white, black, grey, beige, or wood.

Let's start being kinder to others and ourselves with the Kindness Challenge at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10226290375141461&set=gm.403101601837815

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Summer Excitement!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


WELCOME TO SUMMER!

It's those glorious days under the hot summer sun.  The cool breeze racing off the water as we hike to our favorite beach.  The birds diving and the fish jumping causing the water to splash.  The smell of food on the grill is the only thing preventing us from taking a nap.  It returns me to my youth.

What do you do to enjoy summer?  Is it relaxing with the AC in your home office and brisk walks at night?  Perhaps it's puttering in your garden watching your fruits and vegetables grow and flowers bloom?  Maybe it's taking a refreshing beverage to your favorite vantage point to watch the sunset?  

These are the days to remember.  

Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

PS - Looking to spoil yourself?  Try S'more cake.  It's everything you love about cooking at the fire pit, but can be kept cool and invigorating in the fridge.  Recipe at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10226250314979982&set=gm.398884775592831


Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.


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Friday, July 1, 2022

On a New York City Street

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


On a New York City Street
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202207022
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your home, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/689606258/new-york-street-original-acrylic

New York City is uniquely American.  It doesn't matter if you're on 5th Avenue or Hunts Point Avenue, the world is on the street.  The more than 3.2 million foreign-born residents speaking up to 800 different languages are the cause of this vibrancy.  Every store and neighborhood can be a place of wonder and discovery.  For the past 200+ years, it has been a welcoming place for my family.  And now I'm fortunate enough to welcome the liberty-loving idealists of tomorrow.

This painting would look best in a small space that is red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, white, black, grey, beige, or wood.

Do you want to make the world a more beautiful place?

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:
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