🌊 On the Shore Of Lake Ontario 🌊

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

On the Shore Of Lake Ontario

acrylic paint on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202409026

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your home, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/224822658

“Water is fluid, soft, and yielding. But water will wear away rock, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong." - Lao Tzu

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

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🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

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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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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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🥃 The Bourbon Room 🥃

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 

The Bourbon Room

acrylic paint on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202409030

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your home, please visit: 

FRAMED: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1803834891

PRINT: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1789632776

This original piece, and other local creations, will be part of a raffle at Opening Night on Friday, October 11th!

The Webster Theatre Guild and The Webster PTSA Proudly Present:

ROCK OF AGES

The songs of Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Nigh Ranger, and other artists underscore a tale of big dreams on the Sunset Strip. Soon after hopping off a bus from the Midwest, aspiring singer Sherrie Christian finds herself in trouble. Coming to her rescue is Drew, a bar-back at the legendary club the Bourbon Room. With stars in their eyes, the young lovers chase their dreams, but a misunderstanding involving rock god Stacee Jaxx threatens to tear them apart.

ALL SIX PERFORMANCES AT BISHOP KEARNEY H.S. AUDITORIUM
125 Kings Highway South, Rochester NY 14617

FRIDAY, October 11 @ 7:30
SATURDAY, October  12 @ 2:00 & 7:30

FRIDAY, October 18 @ 7:30

SATURDAY, October 19 @ 2:00 & 7:30

(ASL Interpretation SATURDAY, October 19 @ 2:00 Matinee)

Purchase Tickets at:

https://wtg.ticketleap.com/rock-of-ages/dates

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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

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🏡 How Can I Make The Spaces I Live and Work In More Relaxing? 🏡

 

1) Declutter — Remove anything that is nonessential. And stop bringing in things that are not calming
2) Arrange furniture for comfort
3) Quiet Space — Find/create a spot without distractions. No phones, screens, or other annoyances allowed.
4) Use Light Colors — Light blue, green, pink, purple, grey, yellow, and off-white are relaxing colors.
5) Make Life Easy — Simplify and streamline chores. Get the hooks, bins, and baskets that reduce stress.
6) Nature — Add plants that are easy to maintain. They are calming and also remove toxins.
7)Bannish Demons — Some things remind us of negative experiences. There are photos on the walls, junk under the bed, and overstuffed boxes that contain pain and sadness. They don’t deserve to take up my space.

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Sign up for the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
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Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🌊 Bluff Nature Preserve At Owasco Lake 🌊

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Bluff Nature Preserve At Owasco Lake

acrylic paint on canvas board

16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 
202409025

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your cottage, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/621204953

The days of summer. A time to appreciate all the wonderful moments we're experiencing. The trips to the lake for boating and swimming. And absorbing the light and warmth from the sun. To reflect on how grateful we are for all that we have.

What do you think about the artwork on your walls? How do you capture your memories. Does that make you happy?

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

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Sign up for the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
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Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🔵 Imperial Blue Jasper Statement Necklace 🔵

Imperial Blue Jasper Statement Necklace

Noelle Fran

Imperial Blue Jasper in Brass

To purchase for your neck, please visit:

https://FRENCHYTrouvailles.etsy.com/listing/1435829909

It's always a good day when I wear this necklace.  It's as if everything goes my way.  I'm so calm and relaxed.  Friends I haven't seen in a long time appear from nowhere.  And I have the energy to do the things I want to do.  That makes me feel amazing.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

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Sign up for the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

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Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

About Noelle Fran:

Creating allows my imagination to express itself.  And is also very soothing. I have always liked to create.  First to transform everyday life and my environment.  Then to share my creations with others

Connect With Noelle Fran at:

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👏 How Can We Encourage Each Other To Be More Relaxed? 👏

It takes a team to do good things. So, how can I be a better teammate?

1. Who Encourages Me? That person is awesome. And I’m going to tell them. Which will also encourage them.
2. Listen: I will listen without interuption. Ask them what do they need. And help them in ways they really need it.
3. How I Speak: Talk positively about others and myself. This is a source of inspiration.
4. Praise Effort; Not Outcomes: I can’t control results, but I can control the energy I put into it. And I will keep trying to do better
5. “Thank You”: I will acknowledge and appreciate what others do. When I’m appreciated, I know I try to do more for them.
6. Smile: Friendliness is contagious. My smile causes others to smile. And their smiles spread to many other faces.
7. CELEBRATE!: All wins big and small are wins. It can be simple and easy or big and elaborate. But, I will find ways to reward myself and others for meeting goals.

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

NOW OPEN!!!

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1934458910278595

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🍂🍁 The 5TH ANNUAL AWESOME AUTUMN ART FESTIVAL Is Finally OPEN!! 🍁🍂

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Come on in!
The
5TH ANNUAL
🍂🍁 AWESOME AUTUMN ART FESTIVAL 🍁🍂
IS FINALLY OPEN! 

The Party is at:
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Do you believe that one-of-a-kind creations make people feel special?  Then you're invited to discover new amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus