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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

In Da Moonlight

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


In Da Moonlight
scratchboard
5" x 7" in a vintage frame (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm in a vintage frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

Nights are longer here. Only shadows dance in the moonlight of the old farm. Howls and secretive footsteps can be heard, but nothing seen, in the nearby fields. The darkness is honest away from civilization. Much like the people that live in this neck of the woods.

Is the night quiet or loud where you live?  Some neighborhoods have lots of traffic and sirens.  Others are only populated by nocturnal animals sneaking around.  Either way, what is the moon like where you are?

This piece would work in almost any small space that is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, beige or wood.

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

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

In Da Moonlight

In Da Moonlight, 2016
scratchboard
5" x 7" in a vintage frame (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm in a vintage frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Nights are longer here. Only shadows dance in the moonlight of the old farm. Howls and secretive footsteps can be heard, but nothing seen, in the nearby fields. The darkness is honest away from civilization. Much like the people that live in this neck of the woods.

This piece would work in almost any space that is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, beige or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:


Monday, November 7, 2016

Custom Dog Condo

Artsy Reclaimed is proud to introduce our custom Dog Condo. Condos can be customized and ordered in single & double small, medium, large and extra large sizes. 



Our sizes are based on the black plastic crate pans that come in ugly metal crates. Dog Condos are designed so the crate pan is easily removable in case of an accident. The kennel pictured is built out of poplar with a reclaimed solid cherry wood top, custom metal bars that look like wooden sticks, and sturdy hammered steel hardware. We use mortise & tenon joints to build sturdy kennels that will last a lifetime. 

Local delivery available for a small fee. (Within 50 miles of Sarasota)
Please contact us regarding shipping as shipping info below is not accurate.

Everything is custom built made to order. 

Base prices are as follows:
Single Small $450, Double small $900
Single Medium $700, Double Medium $1350
Single Large $850, Double Large $1650
Single Ex. Large $1000, Double Ex. Large $1950

Base price is for solid hardwood (poplar, alder or ash), stain finish (you choose stain color), steel rebar, black hammered steel hardware. Specialty hardware and a custom finish upgrades are available. 

Build time is 4-6 weeks. If you have any special requests, please private message me.

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Rabbit Run

Rabbit Run
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm
© copyright Mike Kraus 

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays?  Space is limited and filling up quickly for custom commissioned pieces by Mike Kraus.

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Monday, October 17, 2016

Winter Woods

Winter Woods, 2016
Acrylic on Canvas Board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

It's a chilly late afternoon in the forest.  The snow glows on the creaking branches of the trees.  All I hear is the crunching of my boots down the icy path.  This is the season of hibernation.  A time of reflection and calm.

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

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Night Birch

Night Birch, 2016
Scratchboard
5 "x 7" in a frame (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm in a frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 has saturated rich colors

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I'll be one of the artists at KettleFest 2016 on Saturday September 17th!




Monday, February 8, 2016

Night Birch

Night Birch, 2016
Scratchboard
6" x 6 1/2" in a frame (15.2 cm x 16.5 cm in a frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 has saturated rich colors 

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Monday, October 26, 2015

Night Birch

Night Birch, 2015
scratchboard in a handcrafted Gianluca Moretti frame
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) in a 12" x 14" (30.5 cm x 35.6 cm)frame 
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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.

It's framed by Gianluca Moretti using yellow poplar wood, and finished with acrylic semi glossy. Gianluca is a woodworker that I partner with on Etsy. You can see more of his frames and more of his pieces at his shop located at: www.etsy.com/shop/MorettisCreations.

This piece would work in a space that is red, pink, burnt orange, yellow, dark green, ultramarine blue, lavender purple, wood, or a neutral beige

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Night Birch

Night Birch, 2015
Scratchboard
7 "x 8" in a frame (17.8 cm x 20.3 cm in a frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

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 has saturated rich colors 

For more information or custom order, please visit:



Monday, April 27, 2015

Night Birch

Night Birch, 2015
Scratchboard
4 "x 6" in a frame (10.2 cm x 15.2 cm in a frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/230945385/night-birch-original-scratchboard-4-x-6?

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 has saturated rich colors 

For more information or custom order, please visit:


Saturday, April 11, 2015

Night Birch

Night Birch, 2015
Scratchboard
8" x 10" in a frame (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm in a frame)
© copyright Mike Kraus

20% OFF with my special anniversary coupon code 1YEARFUN

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 has saturated rich colors 

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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