👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Who Is My Support Group For Relaxation? 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧

 

Everyone wants to be happy, right? So, I’m going to join or start a Relaxation Support Group. How? By doing this:

1. People: Who are 2–3 people I know who want to help themselves and others with calmness?
2. Time: When and how often will we meet: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly?
3. Where: Will I host? Will we rotate hosting responsibilities? Should we meet at a convenient location?
4. Discuss: Will we be informal. Or should we have some kind of plan? We could start with 1/2 hour catching up over food, start discussing that evening’s topic, and end with 1/2 hour of casual talk. About 2–3 hours tends to be the best.
5. Group Size: Do we want to be small and intimate? Or large and active?

Need some support now? Join our Community Chat Relaxation Support Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

You're invited to the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/845185077270809

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s 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 thousands 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
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👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Memories 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Family Memories

acrylic paint on canvas

24" x 24" (60.9 cm x 60.9 cm) 
202407023

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To see how to commission your own piece, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/186507940

This is a unique family portrait.  Every square inch of this piece is about what they enjoy, memories, and love.  The special places they've lived and visited.  Their pets and hobbies they've shared.  All of their milestones and inside jokes.  And every time they see it above their fireplace it reminds them of their love for each other.

Watch how this piece was made here:

Sketches show how the piece evolved

Family Memories #567

pen, ink, and graphite on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202407019

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

Family Memories #568

pen, ink, and graphite on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202407020

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc. 

Family Memories #569

pen, ink, and graphite on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202407021

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

Family Memories #570

pen, ink, and graphite on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202407022

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

You're invited to the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/845185077270809

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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 thousands 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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

💛 Els Quatre Gats 💛

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Els Quatre Gats

201906052

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your home, please visit:

FRAMED: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1658545497

PRINT: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1658508733

Imagine wandering the medieval streets of Barcelona after a late night at a sailor's bar in 1900.  You stumble in to one of the few places still open at that time of night; Els Quatre Gats.  You were hoping to see Santiago Rusiñol, Miguel Utrillo, or Ramon Casa i Carbó debating the state of art.  In the back, a young artist named Pablo Picasso is having his first one-man show.  "Els Quatre Gats" is Catalan slang for "just a few people."  Very true tonight as you decide what snack to pair with your coffee.

Imagineu-vos passejar pels carrers medievals de Barcelona després de la nit a la barra d'un mariner el 1900. Arribareu a un dels pocs llocs encara oberts en aquella hora de la nit; Els Quatre Gats. Esperàveu veure Santiago Rusiñol, Miguel Utrillo o Ramon Casa i Carbó debatent sobre l'estat de l'art. Al darrere, un jove artista anomenat Pablo Picasso té el seu primer espectacle individual. "Els Quatre Gats" és un argot català per "només unes poques persones". Molt cert aquesta nit, ja que decideixes quina mescla es pot combinar amb el teu cafè.

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

You're invited to the

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/845185077270809

Do you believe that one-of-a-kind gifts make people feel special?  Then you're invited to find and buy amazing art. Browse unique, hand-crafted items in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!

Mike 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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 thousands 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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🃏🎴 JOIN US for the 5TH ANNUAL ARTIST TRADING CARD (& small art) FESTIVAL! 🎴🃏

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

JOIN US

for the
5TH ANNUAL

ARTIST TRADING CARD (& small art) FESTIVAL! 

Artist Trading Cards (a.k.a. ATC, ACEO, art cards editions & originals) are a fun and affordable way to collect lots of creations from many artists.  They are like baseball cards that can be bought, sold, traded, and displayed in countless wonderful ways.  This event will showcase many artists, collectors, traders, and more. How happy are you with your collection?  Open your invitation at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1640769396495519

Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

NOW OPEN!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Sign up for the 

🍂🍁 5th Annual Awesome Autumn Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/845185077270809

Mike 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s 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 thousands 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🏀 How Do I Practice Being Calm and Relaxed? 🏀

Practice makes perfect. And it takes time for changes to become a habit. Here’s a plan from the pros:

1. Stretchout and Warm Up: What at I grateful for right now?
2. Drills: I know something will cause me frustration today. So, how will I respond when it does?
3. Watch Game Film: What did I do well? What could I have done better? What will I do next time I’m in that situation?
4. End On a Positive Note: What am I good at?

🏀 NOW IT'S GAME TIME! 🏀

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

You're invited to:

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

🃏🎴 5TH ANNUAL Artist Trading Card (& small art) Festival 🎴🃏

Buy, sell, trade unique, hand-made pieces by some of your favorite artists (AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1640769396495519

Mike 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s 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 thousands 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

🤷‍♀️ Feedback: Do I, Friends, and Family Notice I'm More Relaxed? 🤷‍♀️

 

It’s been a while since I asked a loved one about their impression of how I handle stress. And I’ve set a goal and made some changes. Have they noticed any improvements? I’ll ask them these questions:

• Do I appear less frustrated to you lately?
• Do you think I’m handling stress better?
• (insert answer) caused me anxiety before. Have you noticed I’m responding better to it?

😎 How Relaxed and Happy Am I? 😎

TAKE THE QUIZ!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/permalink/869257465222224

When complete, go to “See Answers” and add up the score (there are no incorrect answers). Possible results are 0–40. They indicate:
► Scores ranging from 0–13 would be considered relaxed.
► Scores ranging from 14–26 would be considered moderate stress.
► Scores ranging from 27–40 would be considered high perceived stress.

Did I score a 14 or higher? Write down the score somewhere I can easily find it later. Follow our relaxation guide at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allfreedom/learning_content After I’ve completed, take the quiz again to see if I’m more calm and relaxed.

You're invited to:

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

Mike 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s 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 thousands 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

Lake Park At Hemlock Lake

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Lake Park At Hemlock Lake

acrylic paint on canvas board

16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 

202405013

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your cottage, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/234446654

Today is a lazy day as we've hiked a lot this week.  But, we still want to enjoy something pure and beautiful.  We scout the shoreline for a few rocks that will make a good picnic table and seats.  Maybe a spot for our pup to lay down and chew on a stick.  On the stony beach we enjoy a spread of bacon bread, cheese, crackers, and chocolate.  The fish jump as we enjoy our food.  Healing nature is possible.

Over 100 homes and 5 hotels use to ring Hemlock Lake connected by 5 large ships.  The pollution began to poison the waters.  In 1852, the City of Rochester began to process of improving water quality after contamination lead to a massive disease outbreak.  Over 5,000 acres were purchased and all buildings demolished to improve the water's purity.  Today, it's the prime example of how to live with these sacred lakes.

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

NOW OPEN!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271594646600172

🃏🎴 5TH ANNUAL Artist Trading Card (& small art) Festival 🎴🃏

Buy, sell, trade unique, hand-made pieces by some of your favorite artists (AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1640769396495519

Mike 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children’s 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 thousands 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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus