HAPPY HOLIDAYS! During the holiday season, more than ever, my thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made my dream of becoming a professional artist come true.  It's in this spirit that I say, simply and sincerely, Thank you and best wishes for the holidays and a happy New Year! To show my appreciation, get 20% OFF when you use coupon code ARTHOLIDAY16 on any piece in my shop at MikeKrausArt.etsy.com by January 1st, 2017.  Please feel free to share with friends and family. Mike Kraus PS- The last day to ship before Hanukkah is December 19th The last day to ship before Christmas is December 20th The last day to ship before Kwanzaa is December 21st

Bend of the Danube River

 Bend of the Danube River, 2016

acrylic painting on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7cm x 17.7cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/218599419/bend-of-the-danube-river-original

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

It's hard to believe that the Danube River use to be treacherous at this spot as it takes a dramatic turn to the south.  Everything is so calm an peaceful as we stroll the cobbled streets of Grein, Austria.  The autumn fog rolling over the hills and the water calmly flowing by as we enjoy our Riesling.  The bells of St. Giles ring through the small town.  We take a moment to etch into our memories all the beauty of the Wachau Valley. 

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

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Fishing For Compliments

 Fishing For Compliments #202

Gouache on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/234445844/fishing-for-compliments-202-artist

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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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event TODAY Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish?

 Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish? #201

Gouache on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/213226104/who-ya-callins-a-clown-fish-201-artist

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event TODAY Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

Lavender Farm

 Lavender Farm, 2016

acrylic on canvas

36" x 48 (91.4 cm x 121.9 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/220906669/lavender-farm-original-acrylic-painting

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 light red, yellow, orange, green, blue, deep purple, black, white, grey, beige, or wood

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event on Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

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Whitman Works Gallery

I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event on Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

Lavender In Provence

 Lavender In Provence, 2016

acrylic on canvas

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/215816307/lavender-in-provence-original-acrylic

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 dark red, green, dark yellow, orange, blue, purple, black, white, beige, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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