🟥⬜🟦 Los Angeles Alley (Santa Monica) 🟥⬜🟦

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

🟥⬜🟦 Los Angeles Alley (Santa Monica) 🟥⬜🟦

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper

202112108

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your home, please visit: 

FRAMED: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1804885464

PRINT: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1804882946

VOTE!

I'm lucky to have early voting. Maybe you do too. It was fun being in line. Seeing a couple friends. And celebrating our Rights and Freedoms.

Questions! Find how you can vote at:
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This piece would look best in a space that is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, gray, beige. or wood

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 Grateful Art Festival 🦃

 at:

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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

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

💙🌊 Canoe Landing On Canadice Lake 💙🌊

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

💙🌊 Canoe Landing On Canadice Lake 💙🌊

acrylic paint on canvas board

16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 

202409029

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your cottage or cabin, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/241577209

Not too many waters are as pure as Canadice Lake.  The wildness of the wilderness still remains as homes are prohibited from the shoreline and large boats are banned from the waves.  Just the tranquility of fresh water splashing on the embankment surrounded by unspoiled woodlands.  As I silently watch the sky, a Bald Eagle soars in the air before a sudden plunge toward the lake.  It pulls up just before crashing while thrusting its talons into the water grabbing a Lake Trout and flying away.

What is good for nature is good for us.

This piece would look best in a medium space that is red, orange, yellow, green, dark 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

Sign up for the

🦃 5th Annual Grateful Art Festival 🦃

 at:

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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

🍂🍁 For Art Lovers Only 🍁🍂

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Please join us today at the 🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂.  This is a celebration of an inspiring autumn.  There are hundreds of artisans sharing their works in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, leather, fiber, metal, wearable art, digital art, paintings, prints and so much more!  And you can see it all at: 

🍂🍁 The 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1934458910278595

NOW OPEN! Monday, October 28th - 30th

What we surround ourselves with says who we really are.  So, shouldn't it be special?  If we're unique, shouldn't we have one-of-a-kind items?  It should make us feel better that we're creating jobs, authenticity, and environmental sustainability.  And real communities are supported by small businesses.  We're so excited to see you!

Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

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

🌻💜 Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence 💜🌻

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 

Sunflowers and Lavender In Provence

acrylic paint on canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202404007

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your home, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/236709609

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

NOW OPEN!!!

🟥⬜🟦 ART FOR DEMOCRACY! 🟥⬜🟦

A celebration of everything we love about Freedom!

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

OPENING SOON!!!

🍂🍁 5th Annual Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/821078196830658

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

🐶 HAPPY 11TH SCOUT-IVERSARY! 🐶

🐶 HAPPY 11TH SCOUT-IVERSARY! 🐶

Previous Scout-iversarys!

Year 10) https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2023/11/happy-10th-scout-iversary.html

Year 9) https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2022/10/happy-9th-scout-iversary.html

Year 8) https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2021/10/happy-8th-scout-iversary.html

Year 7) https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/10/happy-7th-scout-iversary.html

Year 6) https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2019/10/happy-6th-scout-iversary.html

Year 5) https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2018/10/happy-5th-scout-iversary.html
Year 4) https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2017/10/happy-4th-scout-iversary.html
Year 3) http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2016/10/happy-3rd-scout-iversary.html

Year 2) http://mikekraus.blogspot.mk/2015/11/happy-scout-iversary.html

Year 1) http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2014/10/celebrations.html

In The Beginning) http://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2013/10/our-new-dog-scout.html

😎 A Calm and Relaxing Lifestyle 😎

 

Being calm and relaxed isn’t something you do; it’s a lifestyle. It’s how we think, our habits, and our actions. Below are several short articles to help you find tranquility. Read them however works best for you (all-at-once, one-a-week, in-or-out-of order, or situation you’re feeling right now). This is a process designed to help us find peace of mind. THANK YOU and know that we support your efforts.

😎 How Relaxed And Happy Am I? 😎:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-relaxed-an-happy-am-i-b24c403455b1?sk=52ca361a377e965b7da1807d8217362f

😎 Do I Seem Calm and Relaxed To You? Ask A Friend 😎:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/do-i-seem-calm-and-relaxed-to-you-ask-a-friend-37f3e2b8c019?sk=69bec81bab1c081934d9c9ef81dd8b7a

🤷‍♀️ Am I Ready To Change My Habits To Be More Relaxed? 🤷‍♀:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/%EF%B8%8F-am-i-ready-to-change-my-habitsto-be-more-relaxed-68b09961a995?sk=6c8c2c539b85cf7644319dcee5220f8a

🌞😎 What Motivation Do I Have To Be Calm and Relaxed? 😎🌞:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/what-motivation-do-i-have-to-be-calm-and-relaxed-5f715ad3ce42?sk=33f51b7fdbe1d65a723ca81cc9d08d29

🏈 To Be More Relaxed, What Will I Change? How Will I Do It? Goals? 🏈:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/to-be-more-relaxed-what-will-i-change-how-will-i-do-it-goals-8157a4cbe82e?sk=d7cead819f29a26e5192f84fbe42b8de

😡 At Some Point, I’ll Become Agitated. How Will I Return To Calm? 😡:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/at-some-point-ill-become-agitated-how-will-i-return-to-calm-9f2f0162cfba?sk=9110f132e7cc62f1e343b891d9346ba0

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

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/%EF%B8%8F-feedback-do-i-friends-and-family-notice-im-more-relaxed-%EF%B8%8F-294a073d3194?sk=3d8d98197b91c5f31413096d75ae0ce6

🏀 How Do I Practice Being Calm and Relaxed? 🏀:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-do-i-practice-being-calm-and-relaxed-87b1c112efa3?sk=f393ed16a3a55cffe8a48df08c7c1e8a

💙 Who Do I Admire For Their Calm and Relaxed Personality? 💙:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/who-do-i-admire-for-their-calm-and-relaxed-personality-8895673c8321?sk=1a7fb103f62c79af43f72daefe70c9b4

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

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/who-is-my-support-group-for-relaxation-bf075a2387d9?sk=bf2cbb4d5e1ede479f7ab3c0e531f6ba

👏 How Can We Encourage Each Other To Be More Relaxed? 👏:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-can-we-encourage-each-other-to-be-more-relaxed-05312ff1a63c?sk=9e514681bca9b9062ca0b84ab27d4d1f

🏡 How Can I Make The Spaces I Live and Work In More Relaxing? 🏡:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/how-can-i-make-the-spaces-i-live-and-work-in-more-relaxing-80855dd79fef?sk=07b9b435ea99114b33a2f6f5534fb7e9

✅ Evaluate: Am I More Relaxed? Do I Need To Make Adjustments? ✅:

https://medium.com/arts-o-magazine/evaluate-am-i-more-relaxed-do-i-need-to-make-adjustments-c8ae65fe6e07?sk=1453515e9e2604d5676d9354699051cb

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 Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/821078196830658

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

🏨 Chicago Alley 🏨

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

🏨 Chicago Alley 🏨

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

To purchase for your home, please visit:

FRAMED: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1682750543 

PRINT: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/1668576286

The "L" train rattles and squeals after a long day at work.  Chauffeured home while reading a book and looking at the road rage of traffic below.  The backs of building pass by with their tangle of power lines and wonky patios.  This city has two side: a facade to show the world and a place where the real work gets done.  The alleys are somehow beautifully utilitarian.

What do you notice about your neighborhood?  Is it full of natural beauty or manmade?  Are there trees or have they all been removed?  Can you get places by walking and/or biking or are you forced to drive everywhere?  Where we live is who we are.

This print would look best in a space that is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, beige, grey, or wood

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 Fabulous Fall Art Festival 🍁🍂

 at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/821078196830658

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