Friday, October 28, 2022

Dreams Nowhere Nothing

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Dreams Nowhere Nothing #500
gouache and pen on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202210066
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235534233/dreams-nowhere-nothing-500-artist


👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍


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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, October 26, 2022

It's Okay Skeleton

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


It's Okay Skeleton #499
pen and colored pencils on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202210063
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

LAST DAY of the FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL!!!  Join us at: 


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:

Monday, October 24, 2022

🍂🍁 Come To the Fabulous Fall Art Festival! 🍁🍂

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Let's embrace the season of change.  It gives us hope as we let go of unnecessary habits.  A time to relax at home taking slower and deeper breaths.  Standing around the grill roasting the recently gathered harvest and treats.  And valuing our time together even if it's just streaming a guilty pleasure.

We've let go of summer so we can experience the joys of autumn.  Think about something you appreciate right now.  It can be anything unique about this time of year, like a favorite sweatshirt or a seasonal brew.  Knowing these little encounters can make everything more fulfilling.

Your Friend,

Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

PS - Join us at the Fabulous Fall Art Show 
starting TODAY Monday, October 24th at: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1934458910278595/
Gifts will be in short supply again this year.  So make sure you have something for your loved ones!  And, most of all, 
HAVE FUN! 


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:

Friday, October 21, 2022

Skeleton Glow

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Glow
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202210062
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

This piece would work best is a small-to-medium space that is orange, green, yellow, blue, purple, black, white, grey, or light wood.

The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 


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:

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Skeleton Dance

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Skeleton Dance #498
pen and colored pencils on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202209061
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your haunted collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/236909727/skeleton-dance-498-artist-trading-cards

👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 


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:

Monday, October 17, 2022

It's Okay Skeleton

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


It's Okay Skeleton #497
pen and colored pencils on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
202210060
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

👍💀 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 💀👍

The FABULOUS FALL ART FESTIVAL is coming!!!  Join us at: 


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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