Mike Kraus Blog

🌞 What would it feel like to come home to this view every day? 🌞

2026-04-15T08:13:00.000-04:00

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

A cool breeze comes off Seneca Lake as we walk the grounds of a winery. It feels good after a long drive with many stops at roadside stands, Amish farms, and a delicious lunch in Geneva, NY. We relax with a glass of wine, taking in the panoramic view of the lake. A sweet scent drifts through the vineyard as we saunter aimlessly. It is a good place to think about what would pair best with our meal later in Watkins Glen.

🌞 Seneca Lake 🌞

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper

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

🇺🇸 For MayDay 2026, let’s celebrate Freedom in the most meaningful way we can by creating, sharing, and showing up for one another. Whether you are an artist, a maker, a performer, a vendor, or someone who simply loves to support creativity, you are an essential part of the experience. Bring your colors, your sounds, your ideas, and your energy, and step into a space where inspiration is shared and every contribution matters. Together we can fill the day with connection, creativity, and a spirit that reminds us how powerful it is to express, support, and lift each other up. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 What will you bring to life? 🇺🇸

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🌙 You're invited to a First Friday of color, energy, and connection 🌙

Join us May 1st from 6pm to 9pm at Rochester Fine Art Market for an evening featuring the vibrant and expressive work of Mike Kraus. His paintings are full of bold color, movement, and organic forms that are meant to be felt as much as seen. This is your chance to experience the work up close, meet the artist, and connect with a welcoming community of art lovers. Whether you are a longtime collector or just curious, it is an easy and inspiring way to step into something new.

What might you discover when you give yourself the space to look a little closer?

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I’m Mike Kraus, a lifelong artist who believes color, movement, and curiosity can quietly change how a space and a day feel. More about me at: https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/bio.html

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Join us for an exciting First Friday at Rochester Fine Art Market

2026-04-14T13:31:00.005-04:00

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

Join us for an exciting First Friday at Rochester Fine Art Market as we feature the vibrant and expressive work of Mike Kraus. Known for bold color, movement, and organic forms, Mike’s paintings bring energy and life into every space they enter. This is a chance to experience the work up close, connect with the artist, and be part of a night filled with creativity and community.

Mike has been creating art since childhood, from sketching in notebooks to studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and now painting full time for collectors around the world. His work is rooted in a simple idea that art should make you feel something real, whether that is joy, calm, curiosity, or a moment of pause in a busy day.

Come out for First Friday, explore the gallery, meet fellow art lovers, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where creativity is shared and celebrated. Whether you are a longtime collector or just curious, there is something here for you.

May 1st 6pm-9pm

Rochester Fine Art Market

1210 Culver Road

Rochester, NY 14609

(585) 451-8101

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I’m Mike Kraus, a lifelong artist who believes color, movement, and curiosity can quietly change how a space and a day feel. More about me at: https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/bio.html

For more information or custom order, please visit:

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🏡 Have you ever stayed in a house so crooked it felt like it had a personality? 🏡

2026-04-13T08:24:00.005-04:00

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

I remember walking up to old houses in Vermont that seemed to lean a little with age, their lines soft and imperfect as if the years had gently nudged them out of place. The wooden steps creaked underfoot and the cool mountain air carried the earthy scent of damp leaves and pine. Nothing felt rushed there. Even the crooked windows and tilting porch seemed to say that a home needs to be lived in to feel warm, welcoming, and full of life.

A little of that feeling can be a quiet reminder that character and charm often come from the passage of time rather than perfection. Sometimes the most comforting places are the ones that look like they have stories tucked into every corner, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the moment.

What makes you feel that cozy feeling?

🏡 Wonky House #611 🏡

pen and colored pencils on Bristol paper

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

NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION

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🇺🇸 What will you bring to life? 🇺🇸

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I’m Mike Kraus, a lifelong artist who believes color, movement, and curiosity can quietly change how a space and a day feel. More about me at: https://mikekraus.blogspot.com/p/bio.html

For more information or custom order, please visit:

Store: http://MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/TheWayToBeauty

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

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus

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

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