I < 3 NY - Part One - Albany

VACATION!  Megan had a business obligation in Albany right before we planned to go camping.  So,  Scout became a well travelled puppy.

A chewy on the hotel couch.  She loves to travel. 

What's at the end of the rainbow?  A flooded road.  We drove through a rough storm that spawned tornados elsewhere.  We were looking for a place to eat and this forced us to turn around in a pizza restaurant.  That's destiny.

 Little Anthony's.

Mmmmm...  Pizza. 

No, thank you Little Anthony! 

 We stayed across the street from the University of Albany, State University of New York (SUNY) (http://www.albany.edu/).  Interesting campus.  It appears the architects were very inspired by the New York World's Fair.  Good little morning walk with the dog.

 State Quad

The main part of the campus 

benches in the morning sun 

sunroof in the main building. 

Tower at the center of campus. 

Large fountain area. 

Birches growing in Indian Quad

Indian Quad dorm tower. 

 Bob Ford Field.  

Bridge leading to Indian Pond.  This was a beautiful park within the campus. 

Life Science Research Building are a contemporary interpretation of the original buildings.

 Megan had an interview with WNYT 13 in Menands.  

Nothing like seeing a school bus park in the handicap spot at the wine and liquor store...  I'm sure they were getting gas and other good things.  But, I did a double-take... 

Art Deco Riverview Center in Menands.   

Nipper the RCA dog on top of a storage building (http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/1910)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church in downtown Albany (http://www.stpeterschurchalbany.org/)

Interesting church history: (http://www.stpeterschurchalbany.org/parish_history.htm) 

Facades along State Street

New York State Capitol Building. 

Philip Sheridan riding his horse in front of the Capitol Building (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Sheridan) 

Scout and I racing up the steps. 

Well posed... 

Here's some history and info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_State_Capitol 

Empire State Plaza (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Plaza) is a celebration of Moderist/Brutalist architecture.

The Egg Performing Arts Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Egg_(building)) 

Government agency buildings. 

Cultural Education Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Education_Center) 

Back of the historic Capitol Building with Empire State Plaza in the foreground.  And yes, that is an Alexander Calder sculpture in the fountain.   

Panorama of the plaza 

 Backside of the Capitol Building.

New York State Education Building. 

 Alfred E. Smith Building.  Just so you know, it houses the NY State Liquor Authority.  

That General Washington was in a lot of places in the east. 

Albany City Hall (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_City_Hall) 

Oh Scout.  You can't be tired now.  There is SOOOOO much hiking in your future. 

 Farmers Market at the SUNY (State University of New York) Administration Building 

Old building along Broadway. 

 Albany Trust Company Building (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Trust_Company_Building)

Stagecoach Coffee.  Great coffee and very kind baristas that provided our pup with water and affection.

ONWARD TO ITHACA, NY!!!



Part Two: Buttermilk Falls In Ithaca
http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2014/07/i-3-ny-part-two-buttermilk-falls-in.html

Part Three: Lucifer Falls In Ithaca
http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2014/07/i-3-ny-part-three-lucifer-falls-in.html

Part Four: Taughannock Falls In Ithaca
http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2014/07/i-3-ny-part-four-taughannock-falls-in.html

Contour Series

Red and Silver Contours, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195786753/red-and-silver-contours-original-acrylic?

Yellow and Blue Contours, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195786905/yellow-and-blue-contours-original?

Purple and Yellow, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195778592/purple-and-yellow-contours-original?

Red and Green Contours, 2014

acrylic on paper

5 1/2" x 7 1/2

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195778804/red-and-green-contours-original-acrylic?

What do I see?  The personal memories and symbols I am trying to express.  Dreams of flashing images.  All the experiences I have imagined.  What do you perceive?  

This painting can be easily framed and an excellent addition to your salon style wall decoration.

FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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6x6x2014:

FINAL DAYS!

Time is almost out to purchase a piece of art for only $20 and pick it up from the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo).  Can't make it in person?  My art numbers and link are below.

#367 (SOLD)

#368 (SOLD)

#369

#370

#371(SOLD)

#372

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

'Merica: The Cookie.

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.  Lots of hot dogs and blowing stuff up.  

New mascot.  nothing like a fake owl with 360 rotating head action.

I'm going to need that owl to protect my veggie garden.   My green beans are starting to grow quite nicely.

Grow little sprouts!

The watermelon is doing alright as well.  Just waiting on the carrots, onions, and brussels sprouts now.  With the monsoon hitting us, that should help unless they are washed away...

6x6x2014:

FINAL WEEK!

Megan and I went to check out the art at RoCo over the weekend.  Lots of great pieces by a bazillion artists from all over the world.  You should check it out because it's a lot of fun.  Can't make it in person, all the art is available to view online.  My pieces are:

#367 (SOLD)

#368

#369

#370

#371(SOLD)

#372

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

Lavender In Provence

Lavender In Provence, 2014

acrylic on canvas

10" x 8"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195430291/lavender-in-provence-original-acrylic

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 yellow, orange, blue, white, or beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

FINAL WEEK!

6x6x2014:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Retro Flowers

Retro Flowers, 2014

acrylic on canvas

8" x 10"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195164903/retro-flowers-original-acrylic-painting

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!  The flowers are in full bloom under the sultry heat of the sun.  We've been waiting for this since winter and it's finally here.  The fragrance fills the air with a sweetness that attracts honeybees and hummingbirds.  Brilliant colors so intense that it is all I can see.

This painting would look best in a space that is denim blue, ivy green, brown, light gray, purple, or a beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php