In the Artist's Studio

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

In the Artist's Studio #566

pen, ink, and color pencil on Bristol paper

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
202312084

© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

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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.

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Sunflower the Bunny

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Sunflower the Bunny

acrylic paint on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

202111098

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://society6.com/product/sunflower-bunny-by-mike-kraus-art-rabbits-bunnies-easter-christmas-xmas-hanukkah-chanukah-kwanzaa-eid-gifts-presents-animals-wildlife-nature_print?sku=s6-22369202p4a1v45 or image at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1105462522/sunflower-bunny-original-instant

How do you feel when you see something you love?  This is the feeling experienced when a wild bunny named Sunflower visited the yard.  Hopping over for some grass and flower seeds.  Lazily sprawling out on the lawn on warm days.  Bringing happiness to the neighborhood.  

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

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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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog 

Fishing For Compliments

 Fishing For Compliments #202

Gouache on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

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This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectible, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  It is a one-of-a-kind original work of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame or book.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event TODAY Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish?

 Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish? #201

Gouache on Bristol Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/213226104/who-ya-callins-a-clown-fish-201-artist

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals) is frameable, collectible, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  It is a one-of-a-kind original work of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame or book.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

I'm proud to announce my new partnership with Whitman Works Gallery where I'm a featured artist. I hope you'll be able to attend our fun gallery event TODAY Wednesday December 14th 6-10pm at 1826 Penfield Road, Penfield NY 14526. THANKS!!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/597163503801995/

Red and Green Ribbon Squirrel

Red and Green Ribbon Squirrel, 2015

acrylic paint on canvas board

8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/256022539/red-and-green-ribbon-squirrel-original

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I only fed him one time.  Now, I can't get rid of him.  He hangs on my screen door begging me for more peanut butter.  I'm no longer able to go in the backyard.  Yet, I find the whole thing entertaining.

This painting would great in a space that is dark red, light green, light blue, yellow, violet, pink coral, brown, neutral beige or wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

#RoCo6x6 Is Officially Open For Sales!

The Rochester Contemporary Art Center's (RoCo) 6x6x2015 show is now open for online sales at:

http://www.roco6x6.org/6x6x2015_intro.php

ALL FOUR OF MY PIECES SOLD AT THE OPENING PARTY LAST SATURDAY!  And there's still a lot of great pieces left by artists all over the world.  Only $20 per piece, which supports a wonderful nonprofit art center.

Vision Quest

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

Lavender In Provence

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus  

White Birch Forest

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel

Acrylic on Canvas

6" x 6" (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

If you're one of the proud owners of one of the paintings above, please let me know so I can thank you personally:
MikeKKraus@gmail.com

Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish? Artist Trading Card (ACEO)

Who Ya Callin's a Clown, Fish? #30

Gouache on Watercolor Paper

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/213226104/who-ya-callins-a-clown-fish-30-artist?

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

This artist trading card or ACEO (Art Card Editions & Originals) is frameable, collectable, enjoyable and can be given as a special gift for a birthday, wedding, new baby, anniversary, thank you or other occasion.  It is a one-of-a-kind original work of art, NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION. It is signed on the back and lends itself to framing in a standard trading card frame or book.

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For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Cobalt Blue and Silver Gray Chevron Squirrel

Cobalt Blue and Silver Gray Chevron Squirrel, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas board

10" x 8"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/202315959/cobalt-blue-and-silver-gray-chevron?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

I only fed him one time.  Now, I can't get rid of him.  He hangs on my screen door begging me for more peanut butter.  I'm no longer able to go in the backyard.  Yet, I find the whole thing entertaining.

This painting would great in a space that is light green, light blue, yellow, violet, pink coral, brown, or neutral beige.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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