Friday, September 6, 2019

Life on the American Plains

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Life on the American Plains
acrylic paint on wooden panel
30" x 80" (76.2 cm x 203.2 cm)
201908076
© copyright Michael Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/215816307/life-on-the-american-plains-original

Thanks to everyone who came out for my Brightscapes art opening. I really appreciate it.

For those who were unable to make it, we missed you. But, there's still an opportunity to see the show along with art by Nora Gelb Designs, Ann Dauphin, David Tay, and Kim Gagnier-Lester, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Nick LeDuc, Ryan Barski, Tuesday extended Happy Hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464



For up to date information, please visit:  



To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  



Michael 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 hundreds 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, September 4, 2019

Thanks For a Wonderful Night!

Brightscape: The Way To Beauty

WOW!  If you didn't make it to last nights opening of the Brightscapes Art Show at Mendon 64, you missed out.  Good friends, food, and drinks.  Some pieces found new homes and new works are already up.   Who could ask for more?

There's still time to see the show.  And plenty of other activities such as Kim Lester's art opening, guest chef Chris Hobaica, music by: Nicolas DeLuc, Ryan Barski, Tuesday extended Happy Hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com

For up to date information about the Brightscapes Art Show, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/381459825832899/

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com


Michael 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 hundreds 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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Sunday, September 1, 2019

Seneca Lake

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Seneca Lake
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201909076
© copyright Michael Kraus

Please join us for a fun night of art, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drink specials on

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
4-8pm at:

Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com 

For up to date information about Opening Night, please visit:  
https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/ 

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  


Michael 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 hundreds 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, August 30, 2019

Seneca Lake

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Seneca Lake
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201908075
© copyright Michael Kraus

Please join us for a fun night of art, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drink specials on

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
4-8pm at:

Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com 

For up to date information about Opening Night, please visit:  
https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/ 

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  


Michael 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 hundreds 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, August 28, 2019

You're Invited To a Fun Night!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Please join us for a fun night of art, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drink specials on

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
4-8pm at:

Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com 

For up to date information about Opening Night, please visit:  
https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/ 

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  


Michael 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 hundreds 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, August 26, 2019

Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Twilight Woods #342
gouache paint on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
not a print or reproduction
201908073
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/234446654/twilight-woods-342-artist-trading-cards

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.

Want to see my Brightscapes in person?  Then please visit these upcoming events:
Brightscapes art opening at Mendon 64 Tuesday September 3rd.  More information at: https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/

KettleFest 2019 at Kettle Ridge Farm on Saturday September 14th!  More information at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1074229096115301/

Haunted Hungerford at Cat Clay on Friday, October 3rd.  More info soon!



Michael 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 hundreds 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, August 23, 2019

Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence France

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence France
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201908072
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/213095501/sunflowers-and-lavender-in-provence

Our bikes race up and down the gentle hills of Provence.  Everything has a distinct texture, the colors are vibrant, and the perfume in the air is intoxicating.  And every twisting road we turn down has countless rows of purple and blue lavender.  The heat of the Mediterranean sun presses against our backs as we pedal back to the village of Sault.  I'll never forget the fields of France.

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

Want to see my Brightscapes in person?  Then please visit these upcoming events:
Brightscapes Art Opening at Mendon 64 Tuesday September 3rd.  More information at: https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/

KettleFest 2019 at Kettle Ridge Farm on Saturday September 14th!  More info soon!

Haunted Hungerford at Cat Clay on Friday, October 3rd.  More info soon!



Michael 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 hundreds 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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