Friday, July 25, 2025

🌳 Have You Forgotten What Calm Looks Like? 🌳

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


🌳 Sunlight In the Forest 🌳
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
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A quiet path curves beneath tall trees, where shadows soften and the air carries the hush of something ancient. Light filters through the leaves in loose fragments, brushing the earth in gold. This painting is a memory of that moment. The way sunlight feels when it finds you deep in the woods. The way the ground glows where it touches. Thick, textured strokes mirror the way the forest grows, not in lines but in layers.

When was the last time the light stopped you in your tracks?

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My Story
Hi, I’m Mike—the artist of Mike Kraus Art Inc.

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

🔥👀 The Sky Was on Fire and I Didn’t Want to Blink 👀🔥

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


🌴 Sunset Over Puerto Vallarta, Mexico #585 🌴
pen, ink, and colored pencil on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202507032
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
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I still remember standing on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, toes buried in the warm sand, watching the sky slowly turn into this glowing blend of coral, gold, and deep flame. The palm trees stood perfectly still, like they were holding their breath with the rest of us, waiting for the sun to slip below the edge. It felt like one of those rare moments when time presses pause and lets you just take it all in.

Have you ever caught a sunset so vivid that it made you want to stay right where you were, just a little longer?

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

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

🌊 Wish I Could Stay a Little Longer 🌊

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


🌊😎 Beach In Cannes, France 😎🌊
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202506029
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
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We wandered along the curve of the beach in Cannes, letting the salt air cling to our skin and the hush of the Mediterranean guide our steps. The golden sand warmed our feet, and the waves traced the shoreline like they were sculpting it anew with every breath. To our right, elegant trees cast soft shade over the promenade, and just beyond them, the grand old buildings of the city stood watching; quiet, regal, sunlit. Far ahead, the hills rose gently, cradling Cannes in their arms, while behind us the world slipped away without a sound. We didn’t talk much; we didn’t need to. The rhythm of the sea said more than we could. For a moment, it felt like we belonged to the coast itself; not as visitors, but as part of its slow, golden heartbeat.

If you could pause time anywhere, would it be by the sea?

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


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

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

🌅 Hudson River Gentle Unfolding 🌅

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


🌳 Hudson River From Storm King Mountain #584 🌳
pen, ink, and colored pencil on Bristol paper
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202507031
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your collection, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/254233439

The first time I hiked up Storm King Mountain, the sky looked like it had been brushed with gold, and the Hudson shimmered below like a quiet ribbon of light. I remember sitting on the warm rock, legs tired and heart full, watching the layers of green fade into soft blue ridges, each one more hushed than the last. The air smelled like hayfields and maple, and for a minute, the world felt perfectly still. 

Do you have a place that always makes you pause and breathe a little deeper?

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

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

💜 Where the Lavender Leads 💜

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


💜 Lavender In Provence 💜
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202506030
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your home, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/252780906

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.

When was the last time you were truly relaxed?  You were without a care, no expectations, and free from electronic devices?  Maybe you were hiking, gardening, or reading a book with a cup of coffee.  When do you get to feel like you?  We have a lot to be grateful for.

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


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

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

💲 The Price of Freedom—Now Trading Daily 💲

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


🍎 George Washington Statue Over Wall Street 🍎
acrylic paint on canvas board
16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 
202504020
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
To purchase for your home or office, please visit: 

Every morning, George Washington stands frozen in bronze, watching the canyon of steel and glass awaken below him. From his perch on Wall Street, he faces the mighty columns of the New York Stock Exchange—stoic, resolute, and ever curious about the tides of fortune rolling through the streets he once walked in leather boots. The low hum of the city rises with the sun, flags flutter in the warm breeze, and the scent of roasted coffee drifts between skyscrapers—fuel for another day of decisions and dreams. I can’t help but wonder, if he could speak, would he marvel at the sheer speed of today’s market, or ask us what legacy we're building with each trade and handshake? 

What’s one financial decision you’ve made that shaped your path?

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My Story
Hi, I’m Mike—the artist of Mike Kraus Art Inc.

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

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Monday, June 30, 2025

🐶🐶 Two Minnesota Pups 🐶🐶

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
 

🐶🐶 Two Minnesota Pups 🐶🐶
acrylic paint on canvas board
16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 
202412043
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.
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A couple of very happy puppies in Minnesota


My Story
Hi, I’m Mike—the artist of Mike Kraus Art Inc.

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

For more information or custom order, please visit:
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