Friday, January 22, 2016

The Morning Cup of Coffee

The Morning Cup of Coffee, 2016
acrylic on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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With sunrise at 5:29 AM, how am I expected to get any sleep?  Ugh.  I stammer out of bed to perform my usual morning routine of letting the dog out and all.  My bones ache.  I load up the coffeemaker with grounds and water.  It gurgles and puffs.  A steady stream trickling into the pot.  A mug full of caffeine to keep me awake during the day.

This piece would work in a space that is deep red, burnt orange, yellow, green, ultramarine blue, lavender purple, wood, or a neutral beige

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence

Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence, 2016
acrylic on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.7 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus
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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

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Monday, January 18, 2016

Field of Lavender and Sunflowers

Field of Lavender and Sunflowers, 2016
acrylic on canvas board
8" x 10"  (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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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

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Friday, January 15, 2016

Lavender Farm

Lavender Farm, 2016
acrylic on canvas board
16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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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

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

BRIGHTSCAPES Show Opens

BRIGHTSCAPE Show Opens

Mike Kraus' paintings now on view at Canandaigua National Bank

Rochester, NY – Canandaigua National Bank proudly features 23 new works of art by Mike Kraus.  The "BRIGHTSCAPES" show is currently open and will run through June 30th, 2016.  It's an exhibit of colorful landscapes both real and imaginative.  

Mike Kraus is a local artist known for his vibrant paintings of nature.  Originally from Muskegon, MI, he moved to Chicago to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Currently, he's a full-time artist living in Rochester, NY with his wife, Megan Bell.  

Founded in 1887, Canandaigua National Bank and Trust is the region’s only locally owned, full-service community bank, with 24 branches in Ontario and Monroe counties, as well as Financial Services Centers located in Bushnell’s Basin and Geneva. Together they offer a full range of financial services for individuals, businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations.

To view the paintings, please visit:

Canandaigua National Bank
Alexander Park Branch
210 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Mon-Thu: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 1pm

Contact
To learn more, please contact
Mike Kraus, 
41 Woodside Dr
Penfield, NY 14526

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

THANKS DIRTY HAIRY!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO JON KELLEY OF DIRTY HAIRY PET SERVICES 
for transporting my large paintings to Canandaigua National Bank for my BRIGHTSCAPES show.  

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No more trips back and forth to the salon. No longer is your dog left in a crate for 4 hours or more. Strange dogs barking all day and the risk of exposure to various ailments can be stressful or dangerous to your best friend. Our fully equipped, state of the art, mobile salon is the answer to these problems.

These days people can lead busy lives. Everyone wants the best for their pets. Being a part of the family means they need to be taken care of in a special way. Dirty Hairy offers that special touch and the help people need to provide a happy, healthy life for their pet. People with mobility impairments, or special needs dogs also benefit from our service.

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*Nail grinding

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BRIGHTSCAPES Installation at Canandaigua National Bank

Here I am preparing my paintings for the upcoming BRIGHTSCAPES show at Canandaigua National Bank in Rochester, NY.  More information to come so stay tuned!

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