Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Radio Waves of Inspiration

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
Join me as I'm the guest on Graphic Ear with Clifton Wood, Thursday July 5th from 6-7PM on WAYO 104.3 FM (Rochester, NY). We'll discuss my artistic process, how it's influenced by music, thoughts on finished pieces, and more.

We'll also feature music that's special to me. These include Blow Wind Blow, Everlove, Frank Guinness​, Frank Youngwerth​, Greensky Bluegrass​, Monkey Robot War, Tart Vandelay​, and White Pines.

So, set your radio dial to 104.3 in Rochester, New York or live stream at wayofm.org. Be part of the celebration - text us at 585.203.WAYO (9296) during the show.



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.


Monday, July 2, 2018

Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Twilight Woods #298
gouache paint on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
201807089
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/610898708/twilight-woods-298-artist-trading-cards

Join me as I'm the guest on Graphic Ear with Clifton Wood, Thursday July 5th from 6-7PM on WAYO 104.3 FM​ Radio (Rochester, NY). We'll discuss my artistic process, how it's influenced by music, thoughts on finished pieces, and more. We'll also feature music that's special to me. These include Blow Wind Blow​, Everlove, Frank Guinness​, Frank Youngwerth​, Greensky Bluegrass​, Monkey Robot War​, Tart Vandelay​, and White Pines​. So, set your radio dial to 104.3 in Rochester, New York or live stream at wayofm.org. Be part of the celebration - text us at 585.203.WAYO (9296) during the show.


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.

Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Twilight Woods #297
gouache paint on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
201806088
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/610879524/twilight-woods-297-artist-trading-cards

Join me as I'm the guest on Graphic Ear with Clifton Wood, Thursday July 5th from 6-7PM on WAYO 104.3 FM​ Radio (Rochester). We'll discuss my artistic process, how it's influenced by music, thoughts on finished pieces, and more. We'll also feature music that's special to me. These include Blow Wind Blow​, Everlove, Frank Guinness​, Frank Youngwerth​, Greensky Bluegrass​, Monkey Robot War​, Tart Vandelay​, and White Pines​. So, set your radio dial to 104.3 in Rochester, New York or live stream at wayofm.org. Be part of the celebration - text us at 585.203.WAYO (9296) during the show.


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.

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Guest On Graphic Ear with Clifton Wood on WAYO 104.3 on Thursday July 5th, 6-7pm


Join me as I'm the guest on Graphic Ear with Clifton Wood, Thursday July 5th from 6-7PM on WAYO Radio (Rochester).  We'll discuss my artistic process, how it's influenced by music, thoughts on finished pieces, and more.  

We'll also feature music that's special to me.  These include Blow Wind Blow, Everlove, Frank Guinness, Frank Youngwerth, Greensky Bluegrass, Monkey Robot War, Tart Vandelay, and White Pines.

So, set your radio dial to 104.3 in Rochester, New York or live stream at wayofm.org.  Be part of the celebration - text us at 585.203.WAYO (9296) during the show.

Friday, June 29, 2018

Brooklyn, New York Alley

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Brooklyn, New York Alley
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201806087
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/624131867/brooklyn-new-york-alley-original-acrylic

New York City is uniquely American.  It doesn't matter if you're on 5th Avenue or Hunts Point Avenue, the world is on the street.  The more than 3.2 million foreign-born residents speaking up to 800 different languages are the cause of this vibrancy.  Every store and alley can be a place of wonder and discovery.  For the past 200+ years, it has been a welcoming place for my family.  And now I'm fortunate enough to welcome the liberty-loving idealists of tomorrow.

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


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.


Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Twilight Woods

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Twilight Woods #295
gouache paint on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
201806086
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/609851032/twilight-woods-295-artist-trading-card

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.


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.

Monday, June 25, 2018

Sunset Sherbert Birch Forest

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Sunset Sherbert Birch Forest
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201806085
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/623208731/sunset-sherbert-birch-forest-original

I count my breaths as I enter the woods.  It calms my thoughts and helps me to relax.  The chaos and cravings of the world evaporate with every step.  If you're fortunate enough to find the mysterious pass, then you enter into paradise.  This is the magic of the forest.

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


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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