Blue and Green Birch Forest

Blue and Green Birch Forest, 2016

Acrylic and ink on canvas board

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

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Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best in a small bright space that seems bare.  It would also compliment a space that is yellow, orange, navy blue, purple, red, dark green, beige, white, black, or wood.

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Keuka Lake

Keuka Lake, 2016

acrylic on canvas

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

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This is the place to relax.  We went around to the various local vineyards to select the perfect wine for this evening.  Obviously, it was a Riesling.  Then we took the boat to our favorite spot in the lake to enjoy this moment.  When the sun disappears behind the hills and the last bit of sunlight explodes into the sky.

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

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Vision Quest XV

Vision Quest XV, 2015

acrylic painting on canvas board

8" x 10" in a frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the evening sun that is counter-balanced by the darkness of the soil.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is red, burnt orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, white, neutral beige, or wood.

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Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence

Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence, 2015

acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10" in a frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a frame)

© 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 lavender and yellow sunflowers.  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.

It's framed by Gianluca Moretti using yellow poplar wood, and finished with acrylic semi glossy. Gianluca is a woodworker that I partner with on Etsy. You can see more of his frames and more of his pieces at his shop located at: www.etsy.com/shop/MorettisCreations.

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

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Sunflower Field of Provence France

Sunflower Field of Provence France, 2015

Acrylic on Canvas

8" x 10" in a frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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It was a late start from Avignon as we lingered at a cafe savoring our coffee and croissants.  A warm breeze with a sweet scent was blowing as we hiked our way toward Carpentras.  My backpack filled with necessities like snacks, water, and wine.  It will come in handy when we find a beautiful place to rest our worn feet.  Perhaps overlooking the rolling hills of sunflowers.

It's framed by Gianluca Moretti using yellow poplar wood, and finished with acrylic semi glossy. Gianluca is a woodworker that I partner with on Etsy. You can see more of his frames and more of his pieces at his shop located at: www.etsy.com/shop/MorettisCreations.

This painting would look best in a space that is red, orange, light yellow, green, blue, violet, purple, brown, black, white, beige, or on wood.

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Twilight Woods

Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas board

12" x 16" in a vintage frame (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm in a vintage frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas board

12" x 16" in a vintage frame (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm in a vintage frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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I follow the winding path not knowing where I'll end up.  The trees rustle in the breeze stirring up the aromas of the forest.  A freshness one always has to remind themselves of in civilization.  The light refracts in strange ways at this time.  It's when the surreal becomes the real.

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

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Twilight Woods

Twilight Woods, 2015

Acrylic on canvas

16" x 20" in a frame (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm in a frame)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/229282779/twilight-woods-original-acrylic-painting

This painting was featured at:

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Canandaigua National Bank and Trust

210 Alexander Street

Rochester, NY 14607

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I follow the winding path not knowing where I'll end up.  The trees rustle in the breeze stirring up the aromas of the forest.  A freshness one always has to remind themselves of in civilization.  The light refracts in strange ways at this time.  It's when the surreal becomes the real.

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

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

I'll be one of the artists at KettleFest 2016 on Saturday September 17th!

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