White Birch Forest Square

White Birch Forest, 2014

Acrylic on canvas 

6" x 6" x 1 1/2" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 3.8cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To Purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/208826999/white-birch-forest-original-acrylic?

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What’s black and white and red all over?  A birch forest of course.  Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me.  Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming.  And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge.  I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best somewhere that needs a splash of color and compliment a space that is orange, purple, yellow, green, blue, or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Lavender In Provence Square

Lavender In Provence Square, 2014

acrylic on canvas

6" x 6" x 1 1/2"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/204428225/lavender-in-provence-square-original?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

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 yellow, orange, blue, white, or beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

'Merica: The Cookie.

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.  Lots of hot dogs and blowing stuff up.  

New mascot.  nothing like a fake owl with 360 rotating head action.

I'm going to need that owl to protect my veggie garden.   My green beans are starting to grow quite nicely.

Grow little sprouts!

The watermelon is doing alright as well.  Just waiting on the carrots, onions, and brussels sprouts now.  With the monsoon hitting us, that should help unless they are washed away...

6x6x2014:

FINAL WEEK!

Megan and I went to check out the art at RoCo over the weekend.  Lots of great pieces by a bazillion artists from all over the world.  You should check it out because it's a lot of fun.  Can't make it in person, all the art is available to view online.  My pieces are:

#367 (SOLD)

#368

#369

#370

#371(SOLD)

#372

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

Lavender In Provence

Lavender In Provence, 2014

acrylic on canvas

10" x 8"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195430291/lavender-in-provence-original-acrylic

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 yellow, orange, blue, white, or beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

FINAL WEEK!

6x6x2014:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Retro Flowers

Retro Flowers, 2014

acrylic on canvas

8" x 10"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/195164903/retro-flowers-original-acrylic-painting

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!  The flowers are in full bloom under the sultry heat of the sun.  We've been waiting for this since winter and it's finally here.  The fragrance fills the air with a sweetness that attracts honeybees and hummingbirds.  Brilliant colors so intense that it is all I can see.

This painting would look best in a space that is denim blue, ivy green, brown, light gray, purple, or a beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Manny the Silken Windhound Wishes Us a Happy Anniversary!

HAPPY 4TH ANNIVERSARY MEGAN!

I LOVE YOU!!!

PS-Can't believe it's already been 4 years since we were in Portugal.

Hey, you told me you didn't know how to draw...

Manny the Silken Windhound, 2014

graphite and ink on paper

5" x 7"

Collection of Vickie Patridge

© copyright Mike Kraus

For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike?ref=shop_home_active_1

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Evergreen Birch Forest

Evergreen Birch Forest, 2014

Acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10"

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/193877751/evergreen-birch-forest-original-acrylic

Birch trees have always been a meditative source for me. Growing up, there was one outside my window that I would look at while daydreaming. And, when I needed to get away from the world I went to a grove of Birch trees to find refuge. I’ve always found the unique and nearly useless white tree interesting.

This painting would look best in a small bright space that seems bare.  It would also compliment a space that is navy blue, burgundy red, or yellow.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles Lake, 2014

acrylic painting on wood

18" Diameter

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/193600478/skaneateles-lake-original-acrylic?

Classic wooden motor boats race through Skaneateles Lake on a fine summer afternoon.  After some light shopping and heavenly burgers, we decide to hike along the shoreline.  An old vineyard somehow manages to survive the invasion of mega-mansions.  There's a cool breeze coming off the lake on a hot day.  An increasing rare sacred open space along the Finger Lakes.

This painting would look best in a space that is navy blue, burgundy red, evergreen, or cadmium yellow 

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php

Birch Walk

Birch Walk, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas

6" x 8" in a 8" x 10" frame

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/191900116/birch-walk-original-acrylic-painting-6-x 

Is this the path I should take?  I'm a passionate person, but I'm also level-headed.  What should I do?  Is it sane to abandon stability for a dream?  Is it insane to waste your life doing something you hate?

This painting would great in a space that is light green, yellow, blue, navy, deep red, or gray.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

6x6x2014 OPENS SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH at:

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

See if you can find the pieces I've submitted.  For more information, please visit:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2014_intro.php