CELEBRATIONS!

It's been a while since I've posted a "regular blog."  I've been pretty busy lately.  But, I've finished a bunch of work and wanted to show I'm doing more than painting like a maniac...

 Megan brought me out to Sticky Lips BBQ (http://stickylipsbbq.com/stickylips/) for my birthday dinner.  The ribs and sides were excellent.  I think the best I've had it town.  But Megan's brisket was beyond amazing and was three days worth of meals!

Megan's sampler platter. 

Man, I want to eat this again.  This place always has a line (except when your birthday falls on a Monday that is also a holiday).  No wonder it took about four years to get in.

I'm not the only artist in the family.   This is a portrait my niece did of herself, the twins, and the dog Bella.  I'm still trying to convince Rachel that I should represent her...

And if you didn't already know, I have a new niece and nephew:  Alyssa and Nolan.  They are super tiny and about a month old now.

And we've had Scout for one year now.  Here she is with Megan last year...

And here's the goofy mutt now.

A non-cooperating puppy from a year ago...

And the uncooperative puppy of now.

Scout and I last year...

And the big moose of today.

Megan and Scout relaxing by Irondequoit Creek

 Hiking through the fall foliage in Corbett's Glen.

We were too late (again) to see the salmon running the creek.  But, it's always a nice quick hike near our house.

That's it for now.  Better get back to work...

Vision Quest X

Vision Quest X, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/208108993/vision-quest-x-original-acrylic-painting

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

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 morning sun that is counter-balanced by the dew on the leaves.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is green, red, navy blue, or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Winter Woods

Winter Woods, 2014 

Acrylic on Strathmore on 140lb (36 kg) cold press postcard 

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

4" x 6" (10.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/207839524/winter-woods-original-acrylic-postcard-4?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

It's a chilly late afternoon in the forest.  The snow glows on the creaking branches of the trees.  All I hear is the crunching of my boots down the icy path.  This is the season of hibernation.  A time of reflection and calm.

This contemporary original acrylic card is frameable, collectable, enjoyable and can be given for a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  This greeting card 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 4" x 6" frame.

Due to each artwork being original, art cards are sold individually.  FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES

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

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest IX

Vision Quest IX, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/207606959/vision-quest-ix-original-acrylic?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

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 morning sun that is counter-balanced by the dew on the leaves.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is yellow, light blue, purple, violet, pink, , or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

4th Annual Silent Action for the Anthony Poselovich Memorial Foundation

When a child is diagnosed with cancer it is an unbelievably heartbreaking experience. The emotional and financial toll can feel insurmountable. The mission of the Anthony Poselovich Memorial Foundation is to help families in financial need during the treatment process for their child. Providing some financial peace of mind can help a family to cope with their child's illness by knowing their child will be able to receive medications and treatments vital in the battle against cancer.  To help this wonderful cause, please attend: 

4th Annual Silent Action for the

Anthony Poselovich Memorial Foundation

http://www.anthonyposelovichfoundation.org

(register on the right side of their page)

at:

Artisan Works

November 7, 2014 from 7-10pm

565 Blossom Road

Rochester, NY 14610

Bid on this piece and over a hundred other items:

Autumn Woods, 2014 

Acrylic on canvas

16" x 20" (40,6 cm x 50,8 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike?

Autumn Forest

Autumn Forest, 2014 

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/207101355/autumn-forest-original-acrylic-painting?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

There's a crispness to the fall air walking through the forest.  The sunlight can't penetrate the ground, but it explodes through the red, orange, and yellow leaves.  The sand dunes appear to smolder.  It's an easy hike to the small river.  That's where we'll see the salmon trying to make their run.

This painting would look best in a space that is green, red, violet, purple, brown  beige, or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Autumn Forest

Autumn Forest, 2014 

Acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/206645921/autumn-forest-original-acrylic-painting?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

There's a crispness to the fall air walking through the forest.  The sunlight can't penetrate the ground, but it explodes through the red, orange, and yellow leaves.  The sand dunes appear to smolder.  It's an easy hike to the small river.  That's where we'll see the salmon trying to make their run.

This painting would look best in a space that is green, red, violet, purple, brown  beige, or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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