Friday, November 15, 2024

🌹 Pink Rose 🌹

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


🌹 Pink Rose 🌹
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
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Spring gardening is a lot of work with little instant gratification.  There's a lot of weeding, pruning, sowing, tilling, and other activities that look like I've done less than when you started.  Little by little, some seedlings appear and other greenery.  The nightly concern of frost and expectations of deer.  One morning, I'll wake up to unseasonable warm weather and I'm surprised a burst of pink miraculously appears in my yard.  Summer must be near.

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

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My Story
I’m Mike, the Artist of Mike Kraus Art Inc.

I’ve been making art since I was old enough to hold a crayon. I’d fill countless sketchbooks with drawings, cover school assignments with doodles, and publish magazines and print flyers for my friend’s bands. And then, I became an adult... The demands of food and rent seemed to require a “serious job.” For years, I languished in a cubicle performing meaningless tasks for a meager salary.

Until one day, my boss insulted me. After years of being yelled at, micromanaged, and “thrown under the bus” for their incompetence; I had enough. I quit my career and took another part-time job as a cashier of a big-box store because it had the least amount of responsibility. The rest of my time I spent painting. After several months, I had to quit this low-wage job too because it was getting in the way of my art business.

I decided to be a full-time professional artist. I needed the time to paint, collaborate with my patrons and galleries, and maintain my studio. Since then, I’ve sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. I’m very fortunate to have a career dedicated to adding more beauty to the world. And I hope to share that experience with you.

Monday, November 11, 2024

💜 Lavender Farm 💜

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


💜 Lavender Farm 💜
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
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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.

Do you feel your life is unbalanced? Why? And what impact will it have on you next year?

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

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🦃 5th Annual Grateful Art Festival 🦃
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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:

Friday, November 8, 2024

🌻💜 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)
202405016
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your home, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/534467771

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.

Do you feel your life is unbalanced? Why? And what impact will it have on you next year?

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

Sign up for the
🦃 5th Annual Grateful Art Festival 🦃
 at:
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:

Monday, November 4, 2024

🟥⬜🟦 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.
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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:
https://whenweallvote.org/takeaction/make-a-plan/?emci=2ef3b84c-0296-ef11-88ce-000d3a98fa6b&emdi=5cd1953a-1796-ef11-88ce-000d3a98fa6b&ceid=3422533&fbclid=IwY2xjawGSAFRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTBzNgKnsoOjsnSsDtdKzm0EmJKhOHPTP-iI-4xz4dCba9_Np-yDSE515w_aem_VuaKmSotftyZrNVSstUnEg


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!

Sign up for the
🦃 5th Annual Grateful Art Festival 🦃
 at:
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:

Friday, November 1, 2024

💙🌊 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!

Sign up for the
🦃 5th Annual Grateful Art Festival 🦃
 at:
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:

Monday, October 28, 2024

🍂🍁 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 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:

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