Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty Leaving Donegal, Ireland acrylic paint on canvas board 8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 201801019 © copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc. This is the last time Frank Duff will see his home. A vanishing glimpse of Donegal, Ireland aboard the ship Eliza slowly heading for America. While he loves his country, he and his wife, Anna, know there is no future for them there. For generations, Frank and his family harvested the land. Their hard labor put food on the table, clothes on their backs, and maybe a little extra to barter when times were difficult. That all changed when the English exiled the Gaelic leaders from Ireland. The British made it illegal for Catholics to worship, vote, speak their language, and own property. With their farm stolen from them, English absentee landlords demanded high rents that they could never afford. The debt became so large that they were forced off their farm to become migrant farmers traveling through Ulster and Scotland. Their days consisted of walking barefoot to work and fighting wild dogs for food. And they'd watch each other die from malnutrition only to be buried in mass graves. This group of religious/political refugees on the ship Eliza were not welcomed to America. They practiced the "foreign religion" of Catholicism that "pledged allegiance to the Pope." Fear was purposely spread that these Irish would bring crime to their cities and they were rapists. These Irish were coming to take away jobs and their many children would drain the welfare budgets with their diseases and laziness. So, when the boat docked in New Castle, Delaware, Frank and Anna were now afraid of their new home too. Frank and Anna Duff were my 5th great-grandparents. They left the east coast to established a farm in the distant wilderness of Butler, Pennsylvania. Several generations worked the land and eventually became machinists in factories, firefighters, bridge builders, and soldiers in war and peace. They only wanted a chance at a better life and I remember their story. 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 Center, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Lurie Children's 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 thousands 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

Mike Wise is an Impressionist oil painter best known for his landscapes. His approach to representational art is based in abstract design with loose brushwork and sculptural smears of the palette knife bringing movement and energy to a piece. The intended result is a painting rich in color and texture with a distinct three-dimensional feel that draws the viewer deep into the painted image.

Mike Hernandez will cover the important fundamentals of composition design, color relationships, staging the light, atmospheric perspective, simplification, and shape design through the use of gouache painting.

About The Artwork Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty Aurora Borealis Over Lake Michigan acrylic paint on canvas board 8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 201711120 © copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc. The lights of the city are far from the gently waves splashing on the fine sand beach. That darkness allows me a brief glimpse of the magic of the skies our ancestors saw before industrialization. All the greens, pinks, and blues swirling around as if propelled by the soft breeze. My thoughts evaporate and my eyes absorb this obscured enchantment of the heavens. Everything is right as my body sinks into the sand and takes in the celestial. This painting would look best in a small-to-medium space that is red, orange, light yellow, dark green, blue, dark purple, black, white, grey, or wood. 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 thousands 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: 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 Original Created:2017 Subjects:Seascape Materials:Canvas Styles:RealismDocumentaryFine ArtImpressionismExpressionism Mediums:AcrylicPaint Details & Dimensions Painting:Acrylic on Canvas Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:10 W x 8 H x 0.4 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United States. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty Isla Bartolomé Galapogos acrylic paint on canvas board 4408 x 3071 pixels 180 dpi 201810122 © copyright Mike Kraus Our boat arrives at a pile of lava just off Sullivan Bay on Isla Santiago. A primordial wind-swept landscape dotted with sunbathing turtles and playful penguins. Our ascent up the wooden steps toward the summit is slow as iguanas, eagles, and other wildlife interrupt. Creatures weaving in and out of every lava formation and jagged cliff. And when we arrive at the summit, we must contemplate the magic of the Earth. 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 Download this photo for blogs, photo art prints, greeting cards, posters, t-shirts, mugs, scrapbooking or iron-on transfers. This can be done at home or through websites like Snapfish.com, Shutterfly.com, Winkflash.com, Vistaprint.com, zazzle.com, society6.com, or redbubble.com. etc. Other options include taking or emailing this file to your local Kinkos, Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, or Walmart and have them do it for you. NO PHYSICAL ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED. The Watermark will not be on your purchased product. Due to the nature of this transaction, refunds are not available. For non-commercial use only. Image cannot be resold or distributed. If you are interested in using this image for commercial purposes please contact me to discuss licensing arrangements. Copyright remains with the artist. Once your payment is complete, you will be shown a link that leads you to the download page where you can download the files for your order directly from your Etsy account. You will also receive an email from Etsy where you can download your files by selecting the "View your Files on Etsy" link or button. If the email is not in your inbox, please check the spam folder. You can go to Your Account>Purchases & Reviews & then click on the blue "Download Files" button on the right hand side. - If you need further help with your download, check the official Etsy download guide. https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result

Born in Kent in 1957 award winning Mike Bernard trained at the West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham, followed by postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy Schools. Since then he has exhibited widely in London and the provinces. The artist was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in 1997. He moved to Devon in 2008 where he has been inspired by the amazing light.http://www.mikebernardri.com Mike Bernard enjoys experimenting with media and techniques, often using mixed media incorporating collage and acrylics. Mike has used paper collage for several years and has developed a highly original and appealing style of his own. As a base to his paintings it has allowed him to create abstract structures that in turn develop into those “happy accidents” which come about from time to time. Random textures, colours and shapes suddenly fall into place. This method allows picture to evolve their own personality as they progress, which avoids them becoming over-representational.

Born in Kent in 1957 award winning Mike Bernard trained at the West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham, followed by postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy Schools. Since then he has exhibited widely in London and the provinces. The artist was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in 1997. He moved to Devon in 2008 where he has been inspired by the amazing light.http://www.mikebernardri.com Mike Bernard enjoys experimenting with media and techniques, often using mixed media incorporating collage and acrylics. Mike has used paper collage for several years and has developed a highly original and appealing style of his own. As a base to his paintings it has allowed him to create abstract structures that in turn develop into those “happy accidents” which come about from time to time. Random textures, colours and shapes suddenly fall into place. This method allows picture to evolve their own personality as they progress, which avoids them becoming over-representational.

Mike Bernard is an established painter who exhibits at Morningside Gallery. View his painting collection here and buy online.

About The Artwork Storm Warnings is inspired by the beauty of the wildness of the oceans. I wish to view the oceans as a mystery we must fear and cherish. The wild storms, mysterious creatures and turbulent weather are all part of the beauty of nature. The ceramic vessel is hand built with original stamps and roller impressions. It is finished and fired with hand painted and airbrushed ceramic glaze. Original Created:2020 Subjects:Seascape Materials:Ceramic Styles:AbstractFine ArtModern Mediums:CeramicClay3D Sculpting Details & Dimensions Sculpture:Ceramic on Ceramic Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:8.5 W x 13 H x 8 D in Frame:Not applicable Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United States. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.

Born in Kent in 1957 award winning Mike Bernard trained at the West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham, followed by postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy Schools. Since then he has exhibited widely in London and the provinces. The artist was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in 1997. He moved to Devon in 2008 where he has been inspired by the amazing light.http://www.mikebernardri.com Mike Bernard enjoys experimenting with media and techniques, often using mixed media incorporating collage and acrylics. Mike has used paper collage for several years and has developed a highly original and appealing style of his own. As a base to his paintings it has allowed him to create abstract structures that in turn develop into those “happy accidents” which come about from time to time. Random textures, colours and shapes suddenly fall into place. This method allows picture to evolve their own personality as they progress, which avoids them becoming over-representational.

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty Isla Bartolomé Galapogos acrylic paint on canvas board 4408 x 3071 pixels 180 dpi 201810122 © copyright Mike Kraus Our boat arrives at a pile of lava just off Sullivan Bay on Isla Santiago. A primordial wind-swept landscape dotted with sunbathing turtles and playful penguins. Our ascent up the wooden steps toward the summit is slow as iguanas, eagles, and other wildlife interrupt. Creatures weaving in and out of every lava formation and jagged cliff. And when we arrive at the summit, we must contemplate the magic of the Earth. 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 Download this photo for blogs, photo art prints, greeting cards, posters, t-shirts, mugs, scrapbooking or iron-on transfers. This can be done at home or through websites like Snapfish.com, Shutterfly.com, Winkflash.com, Vistaprint.com, zazzle.com, society6.com, or redbubble.com. etc. Other options include taking or emailing this file to your local Kinkos, Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, or Walmart and have them do it for you. NO PHYSICAL ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED. The Watermark will not be on your purchased product. Due to the nature of this transaction, refunds are not available. For non-commercial use only. Image cannot be resold or distributed. If you are interested in using this image for commercial purposes please contact me to discuss licensing arrangements. Copyright remains with the artist. Once your payment is complete, you will be shown a link that leads you to the download page where you can download the files for your order directly from your Etsy account. You will also receive an email from Etsy where you can download your files by selecting the "View your Files on Etsy" link or button. If the email is not in your inbox, please check the spam folder. You can go to Your Account>Purchases & Reviews & then click on the blue "Download Files" button on the right hand side. - If you need further help with your download, check the official Etsy download guide. https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949?ref=help_search_result

Born in Kent in 1957 award winning Mike Bernard trained at the West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham, followed by postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy Schools. Since then he has exhibited widely in London and the provinces. The artist was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in 1997. He moved to Devon in 2008 where he has been inspired by the amazing light.http://www.mikebernardri.com Mike Bernard enjoys experimenting with media and techniques, often using mixed media incorporating collage and acrylics. Mike has used paper collage for several years and has developed a highly original and appealing style of his own. As a base to his paintings it has allowed him to create abstract structures that in turn develop into those “happy accidents” which come about from time to time. Random textures, colours and shapes suddenly fall into place. This method allows picture to evolve their own personality as they progress, which avoids them becoming over-representational.

Born in Kent in 1957 award winning Mike Bernard trained at the West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham, followed by postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy Schools. Since then he has exhibited widely in London and the provinces. The artist was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in 1997. He moved to Devon in 2008 where he has been inspired by the amazing light.http://www.mikebernardri.com Mike Bernard enjoys experimenting with media and techniques, often using mixed media incorporating collage and acrylics. Mike has used paper collage for several years and has developed a highly original and appealing style of his own. As a base to his paintings it has allowed him to create abstract structures that in turn develop into those “happy accidents” which come about from time to time. Random textures, colours and shapes suddenly fall into place. This method allows picture to evolve their own personality as they progress, which avoids them becoming over-representational.

Mike Bernard is an established painter who exhibits at Morningside Gallery. View his painting collection here and buy online.

About The Artwork Storm Warnings is inspired by the beauty of the wildness of the oceans. I wish to view the oceans as a mystery we must fear and cherish. The wild storms, mysterious creatures and turbulent weather are all part of the beauty of nature. The ceramic vessel is hand built with original stamps and roller impressions. It is finished and fired with hand painted and airbrushed ceramic glaze. Original Created:2020 Subjects:Seascape Materials:Ceramic Styles:AbstractFine ArtModern Mediums:CeramicClay3D Sculpting Details & Dimensions Sculpture:Ceramic on Ceramic Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:8.5 W x 13 H x 8 D in Frame:Not applicable Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships in a Box Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United States. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.

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Born in Kent in 1957 award winning Mike Bernard trained at the West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham, followed by postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy Schools. Since then he has exhibited widely in London and the provinces. The artist was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in 1997. He moved to Devon in 2008 where he has been inspired by the amazing light.http://www.mikebernardri.com Mike Bernard enjoys experimenting with media and techniques, often using mixed media incorporating collage and acrylics. Mike has used paper collage for several years and has developed a highly original and appealing style of his own. As a base to his paintings it has allowed him to create abstract structures that in turn develop into those “happy accidents” which come about from time to time. Random textures, colours and shapes suddenly fall into place. This method allows picture to evolve their own personality as they progress, which avoids them becoming over-representational.