Custom Commission Original Artwork by Mike Kraus - landscapes trees forest woods houses home pets

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty

LET'S CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PAINTING TOGETHER! Your cherished memory or idea can be made into a work of art. Whether you want to remember a special day or give something to a caring friend; we can work together to create something unique. Invest in yourself and the arts with a special vision to color your walls. For examples of my previous work, please visit:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt/sold or the rest of my shop

THE PROCESS

1) Please click "Contact" under my photo at the top right to chat with me about your ideas. I will reply as quickly as possible.
2) We will discuss your piece including subject, colors, size, medium, title, special requests, pricing and any other relevant information.
3) Once satisfied, a 50% payment will be required to begin the painting for the purchase of materials.
4) I will communicate with you on a regular basis by email with sketches, jpeg files, photos/visuals, progress reports for your critique. All sketches will be included with your commission
5) When the piece is completed, the final 50% payment will be required before mailing
6) All works by Mike Kraus are signed and dated.
7) Items will be sent via USPS unless otherwise requested.
8) Enjoy your custom artwork for generations to come!

This will be a positive, fun experience. I would be happy to chat with you, with no obligation, about what you have in mind. It’s important to me that you’re thrilled with the final piece.

My Story
Hi, I’m Mike the artist of Mike Kraus Art Inc.

I’ve been making art since I could hold a crayon. As a kid, I’d fill every notebook, homework margin, and scrap of paper with doodles. I sold my first artwork in junior high, sketching in class and handing off pieces between periods. That early love for making things never faded. I followed it all the way to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually, I decided to stop treating art as a side hustle and make it my life’s work.

My paintings are full of energy, motion, and saturated color. I’m drawn to bold shapes and organic lines—forms that feel alive. I create with the hope that my work brings something beautiful and uplifting into someone’s day. Whether it’s a spark of joy, a moment of calm, or just a splash of color that makes you pause—I want my art to connect with something real.

Now, I’m lucky enough to paint full-time, with collectors across the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the world. But more than anything, I still feel like that kid with a crayon, excited to create. I’m grateful to share this journey with you—and I hope you find something in my work that makes your world a little brighter.

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
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mikekraus.bsky.social

Manufacturer(s):

Mike Kraus Art Inc.
MikeKKraus [!at] gmail.com
41 Woodside Drive
Penfield, NY 14526 USA