Vineyards of the Wachau Valley

 Vineyards of the Wachau Valley, 2016

acrylic paint on canvas board

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

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It was a sunny morning along the Danube River and we decided to bike from Dürnstein to Krems an der Donau for some coffee at a local cafe.  There was a cool autumn breeze preventing us from getting overheated on the bike path.  Little villages with ancient churches bathed in the sunlight.  Rows and rows of grape vines stretch from the base of the hills to the side of the river.  Just about to be harvested for the famous Riesling and Grüner Veltliner wines. 

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

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Little Cafe In Provence

 Little Cafe In Provence, 2016

acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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We spent the morning biking through the countryside.  Passing all the scented fields of lavender and sunflowers.  The bright light of the sun shimmering on the dew of the flowers.  In the early afternoon, we came to a village in need of coffee and baked goods.  We rested our weary legs under the canopy.  Relaxing before we continued our amazing journey.

This painting would look best somewhere that needs a splash of color and compliment a space that is dark red, orange, purple, yellow, green, blue, black, white, beige, or wood.

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Elephants of Tanzania

Elephants of Tanzania, 2016

Acrylic on canvas board

350 dpi

© copyright Mike Kraus

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The jeep bumps and shakes down the dusty road.  Our guide almost seems bored as our group is shocked and amazed by every element of the landscape.  We are on a visual hunt for the "big five" game animals: lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and elephant.  Our vehicle takes a tight turn and bursts through some dense bushes into the open Serengeti.  And that's when they appear.

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

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Plains of Tanzania

Plains of Tanzania

acrylic on canvas board

350 dpi

© copyright Mike Kraus

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There's a wrestling outside my hut.  I slowly roll over and open my eyes.  As I sit up from my cot I see these long, graceful, spotted legs saunter by the window.  I wait a while for them to pass before I go outside to photograph them.  But, I waited too long.  Yet, I'm still left with this view before I depart for the safari.

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My Relationship With Whiskey Is On the Rocks

My Relationship With Whiskey Is On the Rocks #203

gouache on bristol paper

not a print or reproduction

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

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This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & 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.

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Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence

 Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence, 2016

acrylic on canvas board

5" x 7"  (12.7 cm x 17.8 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 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.

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

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Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence France

 Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence France, 2016

acrylic on canvas board

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/235352360/sunflowers-and-lavender-in-provence

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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/

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

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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 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

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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 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