Showing posts with label portrait. Show all posts
Showing posts with label portrait. Show all posts

Monday, March 19, 2018

L.A.4.8

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
L.A.4.8
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201803044
© copyright Mike Kraus
Few places could be more different than his little English Gothic hometown.  Los Angeles is a metropolis full of sun, bright colors, and everything is so artificial.  It has embraced him and has clutched it in return with will all his strength.  The pool water can conceal, reveal, and distort with every bit of sunlight, clarity, and a big splash.  This is Hollywood.

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



Michael 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 hundreds 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.


Friday, June 23, 2017

The Artist and the CEO

The Artist and the CEO #241
ink and colored pencil on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
201706065
© copyright Mike Kraus

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Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/

Rochester Contemporary Arts Center (RoCo)  137 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 (585) 461-2222 http://www.rochestercontemporary.org/

Whitman Works Co1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Withdrawing Venus

Withdrawing Venus #218, 2017
gouache and ink 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:

My work is on display at
540WMain
540 West Main Street
Rochester, NY 14608
1-855-540-6246
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#Selfie

 #Selfie #217, 2017
pen, ink, colored pencil on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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:

My work is on display at
540WMain
540 West Main Street
Rochester, NY 14608
1-855-540-6246
M: CLOSED 
Tues-Fri: 3:30-6:30 PM 
Sat-Sun: open for special events only

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Monday, February 13, 2017

I'm Not Neutral

I'm Not Neutral #216, 2017
pen, ink, colored pencil on Bristol paper
NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION
2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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:

My work is on display at
540WMain
540 West Main Street
Rochester, NY 14608
1-855-540-6246
M: CLOSED 
Tues-Fri: 3:30-6:30 PM 
Sat-Sun: open for special events only

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Pink and Green Chevron Owl

Pink and Green Chevron Owl, 2016
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480 dpi JPEG
© copyright Mike Kraus

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This piece would look best in a space that is deep orange, light yellow, dark green, blue, purple, beige, or wood.

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Monday, February 1, 2016

Portrait of Belize

Belize, 2016
acrylic on canvas
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
© copyright Mike Kraus

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IN THE ROCHESTER, NY AREA?  See a show of my work in person at:

Canandaigua National Bank
Alexander Park Branch
210 Alexander St
Rochester, NY 14607
M-Th: 9am-5pm
F: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-1pm
Closed Sundays

Friday, November 27, 2015

The Zinester

The Zinester #133
pen, ink, graphite and marker 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.

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Sunday, August 2, 2015

Chicago Alley

 Chicago Alley, 2015
acrylic on canvas
18" x 24"
© copyright Mike Kraus
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Portrait for Roman, 2015
pen, ink, and graphite
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Life On the American Plains

Life On the American Plains, 2015
acrylic on canvas board
10" x 20" (25.4 cm x 50.8 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

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There are fields as far as she can see.  And she can see the curvature of the earth.  A road that only reaches the horizon.  There's a whole world of people, parties, and extravagance.  But here, it's all about the self, solitude, and simplicity.  

This painting would great in a space that is maroon, light green, dark blue, purple, beige, black, natural wood or a dark space.

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Mister Ed

Mister Ed
Pencil on paper
4" x 6"  
© copyright Mike Kraus 

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Friday, May 1, 2015

The Soulful Joe Cocker

The Soulful Joe Cocker, 2015
acrylic on canvas board
8" x 10" (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

Not many people knew who he was.  While scheduled to open the 3rd day of Woodstock, Jefferson Airplane was on the stage earlier that morning as they kept getting pushed later and later.  The Grease Band started with a couple of songs on their own before Joe took the stage for "Dear Landlord" in his soulful voice.  It was an intense 11 song performance that ended "With A Little Help From My Friends."  After that day, Joe Cocker was unknown no more.

This painting would great in a space that is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, beige. or natural wood.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Chipmunk On a Burst of Red

Chipmunk On a Burst of Red, 2015
acrylic on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus

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"I see what you're eating over there," said the unblinking chipmunk as I try to have my breakfast; a healthy bowl of grains and nuts.  While the chipmunk is bold enough to chatter at me, he wasn't brave enough with his small stature to take it from me.  So he stares and I eat.  When I'm finished and walk away, he scurries to where I ate looking for scraps.  Anything he can bring back to his den and savor on another day.

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

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Waitress

 
The Waitress, 2015
pen, ink, and marker on paper
4" x 6" (10.2 cm x 15.2 cm) in a frame
© copyright Mike Kraus


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She's been on her feet all night long.  Taking orders and attitude from customers.   The food was prepared somewhere in Iowa, frozen, shipped, thawed, thrown on a plate, and served with a smile.  Every couple of minutes, the drinks are refilled.  She cleans up the mess the kids left on the table and wishes you a "wonderful night" dropping off the check.  When she sees she was left a 5% tip, she wonders how she'll ever get the student loan debt collectors off her back.
This painting would look best in a space that is deep red, yellow, orange, dark green, navy blue, purple,  white, or beige
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Meerkat Assembly Plant

Meerkat Assembly Plant, 2014
pen and ink
4" x 6" in a 5 1/4" x 7 1/4" frame 
© copyright Mike Kraus

Science and technology can improve the meerkat.  To challenge what it means to be a meerkat.  Why be only 10 inches tall when you could be six foot tall?  Demand for large meerkats is expected to high as insect and lizard populations are projected to explode due to global climate change.  Of course, this will help Mother Nature stay in balance.

This drawing would look great in any space with its neutral color and frame.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

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



6x6x2014 OPEN NOW:
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

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