Great Fish of the Northern Deep

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Great Fish of the Northern Deep

acrylic paint of canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202102005

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/593530320

In the Northern Deep there is a great fish, thousands of miles long. It turns into a giant bird whose back is thousands of miles in size. When it gets enlivened and takes flight, its wings are like clouds covering the sky...

- Chuang-tzu - Chuang Chou - Chapter 1 [Freedom]

Having Fun During COVID-19

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

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 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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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Purple and Grey Chevron Squirrel

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Purple and Grey Chevron Squirrel

acrylic paint on canvas board

8" x 10" (cm x cm) 

202004023

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/941622209/purple-and-grey-chevron-squirrel

or merchandise at

https://society6.com/product/purple-and-grey-chevron-squirrel-by-mike-kraus-art-wildlife-animals-fun-silly-rodents-pets-yard_mini-art-print?sku=s6-18661606p113a263v866a264v870

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.

Having Fun During COVID-19

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/covid-19coronavirus-resources.html

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 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.

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
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

Sunset Sherbert Birch Forest

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Sunset Sherbert Birch Forest

acrylic paint on canvas board

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

202007062

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://mikekrausart.etsy.com/listing/559489537

I count my breaths as I enter the woods.  It calms my thoughts and helps me to relax.  The chaos and cravings of the world evaporate with every step.  If you're fortunate enough to find the mysterious pass, then you enter into paradise.  This is the magic of the forest.

This painting would look best in a small-to-medium space that is red, orange, green, blue, purple, black, white, gray, beige. or wood

Having Fun During Coronavirus

Art Project: 

https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/2020/07/art-project-having-fun-during.html

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 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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

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

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog

Summer by the Pool

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Summer by the Pool
acrylic paint on canvas board

16" x 20" (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm) 
201908071

© copyright Mike Kraus
For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-artwork-by

They've been such generous friends.  When her son moved to Florida, they gave him some of their furniture for his spartan apartment.  When Hurricane Dorian threatened his apartment, they offered him a spare bedroom for safe shelter.  How do you thank someone for such kindness.  She thought about it a long time.  What do they love most?  After much contemplation, she saw how much they cherish their home.  Particularly, the well-manicured backyard with a pool.  Spending hot days cooling off with their five beloved pups.  Sounds like heaven.

SEE YOU TOMORROW for Kim Lester's art opening and extended Happy Hours!

Please visit my Brightscapes art show at Mendon 64.  Along with seeing my new works of the Finger Lakes, other activities include art by Nora Gelb Designs, Ann Dauphin, David Tay, guest chef Chris Hobaica , music by: Nick LeDuc, Ryan Barski, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

Mendon 64

1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd

Mendon, New York 14506

(585) 433-9464

dining@mendon64.com 

For up to date information, please visit:  

https://www.facebook.com/events/381459825832899

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com  

See me at 

KettleFest 2019

More information at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1074229096115301/

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.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MikeKrausArt
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekrausart

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/MikeKraus/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MikeKrausBlog

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

Great Fish of the Northern Deep

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Great Fish of the Northern Deep

acrylic paint of canvas board

5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201804054

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/593530320/great-fish-of-the-northern-deep-original

In the Northern Deep there is a great fish, thousands of miles long. It turns into a giant bird whose back is thousands of miles in size. When it gets enlivened and takes flight, its wings are like clouds covering the sky...

- Chuang-tzu - Chuang Chou - Chapter 1 [Freedom]

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.

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

Google+: http://plus.google.com/111168390406803022323/posts

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

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 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

The Purple Elephant

The Purple Elephant

acrylic on canvas

5" x 7"  

© copyright Mike Kraus 

To commission a piece, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art-by-mike

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Funny Fish

Funny Fish, 2014

Acrylic on canvas

18" x 24" (45.7 cm x 60.7 cm)

Collection Dick and Marianne Bell

© copyright Mike Kraus

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

Funny Fish will decorate a bedroom of a new home in Naples, Florida.  For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

 Breakfast at Fish-any's

Gone Fishin'

 Time To Hit the Links

 Who's Ya Callin' a Clown, Fish?

Yellow and Reddish Orange Chevron Squirrel

Yellow and Reddish Orange Chevron Squirrel, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas

20" x 16"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/203691540/yellow-and-reddish-orange-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 orange, yellow, blue, navy, deep red, or gray.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas board

10" x 8"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/202751065/yellow-and-orange-chevron-squirrel?

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 orange, yellow, blue, navy, deep red, or gray.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

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

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel

Yellow and Orange Chevron Squirrel, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas board

10" x 8"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/201258056/yellow-and-orange-chevron-squirrel?

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 orange, yellow, blue, navy, deep red, or gray.

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Orange and Purple Chevron Squirrel

Orange and Purple Chevron Squirrel, 2014

acrylic paint on canvas board

10" x 8"

© copyright Mike Kraus

To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/201119639/orange-and-purple-chevron-squirrel?

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 bright pink, gold, light yellow, orange, grey, or beige,

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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

Blue and Yellow Contours

Blue and Yellow Contours, 2014

acrylic on canvas board

8" x 10"

© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/198527434/blue-and-yellow-contours-original

What do I see?  The personal memories and symbols I am trying to express.  Dreams of flashing images.  All the experiences I have imagined.  What do you perceive?  

This painting would look best in a space that is light green, dark blue, mahogany brown, or beige.  

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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