Yellow Birch Tree

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Yellow Birch Tree

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/223804803/yellow-birch-tree-original-acrylic

A white birch tree in a field of yellow. 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.  A small-to-medium space that is red, orange, green, blue, purple, beige, black, white, grey, or wood.

More About Mike Kraus Art

My NPR Marketplace Business News interview about art as an alternative investment

https://www.marketplace.org/2019/02/13/business/hobby-investments-cant-escape-darn-global-economy

Graphic Ear Interview on WAYO 104.3 FM

https://www.mixcloud.com/graphic-ear/070518-graphic-ear-with-mike-kraus/

Boston Voyager Magazine interview at:
www.bostonvoyager.com/interview/check-mike-krauss-artwork/

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.

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Vision Quest IV

Vision Quest IV, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas in a frame

16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm)

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/197537182/vision-quest-iv-original-acrylic

This painting was featured at:

BRIGHTSCAPES

Canandaigua National Bank and Trust

210 Alexander Street

Rochester, NY 14607

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the evening sun that is counter-balanced by the darkness of the soil.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is deep red, yellow, light orange, blue, green, light purple, black, white, grey, beige or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Yellow Birch Tree

Yellow Birch Tree, 2015

Acrylic 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/223804803/yellow-birch-tree-original-acrylic?

10% OFF with coupon code JOINTHEFUN

A white birch tree in a field of yellow. 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 like a beige or light pastel foyer or small wall space.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest IX

Vision Quest IX, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/207606959/vision-quest-ix-original-acrylic?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the morning sun that is counter-balanced by the dew on the leaves.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is yellow, light blue, purple, violet, pink, , or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest VIII

Vision Quest VIII, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

10" x 8" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/206373707/vision-quest-viii-original-acrylic?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

Twilight along the shores of the Great Lake.  In the valley between the dunes is a cluster of birch.  Their white bark clinging to the trunks of the unusual trees.  A humble spot secluded by nature.  A perfect place to find one's purpose in life.

This piece would work in a space that is lavender, pink, gold, orange or beige.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest VII

Vision Quest VII, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

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

© copyright Mike Kraus

To Purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/205876086/vision-quest-vii-original-acrylic?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

Twilight along the shores of the Great Lake.  In the valley between the dunes is a cluster of birch.  Their white bark clinging to the trunks of the unusual trees.  A humble spot secluded by nature.  A perfect place to find one's purpose in life.

This piece would work in a space that is lavender, pink, gold, orange or beige.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest VI

Vision Quest VI, 2014

acrylic painting on canvasboard

16" x 20"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/205386058/vision-quest-vi-original-acrylic?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the evening sun that is counter-balanced by the darkness of the soil.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is burnt orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest V

Vision Quest V, 2014

acrylic painting on canvasboard

5" x 7"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/204098903/vision-quest-v-original-acrylic-painting?

10% OFF with coupon code: JOINtheFUN

I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the evening sun that is counter-balanced by the darkness of the soil.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is burnt orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, or a neutral beige

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest IV

Vision Quest IV, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

20" x 16"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/197537182/vision-quest-iv-original-acrylic

I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the evening sun that is counter-balanced by the darkness of the soil.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is yellow, light orange, blue, light purple, beige or on wood.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Vision Quest III

Vision Quest III, 2014

acrylic painting on canvas

8" x 10" 

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/193001231/vision-quest-iii-original-acrylic

I have stayed here for several days.  Alone in the wilderness with only the things I can carry in my backpack.  I've been rationing my food and water to extend my time here.  There's an intensity to the morning sun that is counter-balanced by the dew on the leaves.  A delicate harmony to everything.

This piece would work in a space that is green, red, navy blue, or on wood.

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

Bushnell's Basin Along the Erie Canal

Bushnell's Basin Along the Erie Canal, 2014

Acrylic on canvas board

7" x 9"

Collection of Seth and Michelle Klein

© copyright Mike Kraus

Please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike?

Bushnell's Basin Along the Erie Canal was commissioned to honor a special event and given on Mother's Day.  For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Yellow Birch Tree

Yellow Birch Tree, 2014

Acrylic on canvas board

7" x 9"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/189140163/yellow-birch-tree-original-7-x-9-by-mike

A white birch tree in a field of yellow. 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 like a beige or light pastel foyer or small wall space.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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