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Mike Kraus
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The Way To Beauty

Mike Kraus By definition, beauty is “the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit.” For me, this answer only raises more questions. What are those qualities and can they be quantified? Why is it…

Art

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The Way To Beauty
The Way To Beauty
Art

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2 days ago

Red Tulips

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty Summer has arrived. The coolness of Spring has given way to the heat of the sun. The chilly frost has given way and been absorbed and life bursts from the earth. The tulips flood the hillside with color. A joyous start to the season. Red…

Flowers

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Red Tulips
Red Tulips
Flowers

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4 days ago

Mother Tree

The Way To Beauty What did you do today? What was the best/worst part? How did the day end? Mother Tree #528 pen, ink, and color pencil on Bristol paper 2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION 202306027 © copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc. …

Trees

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Mother Tree
Mother Tree
Trees

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Jun 2

Missed Breakfast? How Waffle!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty Missed Breakfast? How Waffle! #527 pen, ink, and color pencil on Bristol paper 2.5" x 3.5" (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm) NOT A PRINT OR REPRODUCTION 202306026 © copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc. To purchase for your collection, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/189688164/missed-breakfast-how-waffle-527-artist ARTS o’ MAGAZINE: How…

Food

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Missed Breakfast? How Waffle!
Missed Breakfast? How Waffle!
Food

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May 31

Lavender Dream

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty When was the last time you were truly relaxed? You were without a care, no expectations, and free from electronic devices? Maybe you were hiking, gardening, or reading a book with a cup of coffee. When do you get to feel like you? …

Relax

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Lavender Dream
Lavender Dream
Relax

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·May 31

How Are We To Add Beauty To Our Lives?

Mike Kraus We need to accept beauty when it arrives. To prioritize the value of beauty in all forms. Beauty isn’t a waste of time, a luxury, or the domain of the educated upper classes. Beauty is your own authentic personal experience. True beauty is independent, autonomous, and free of…

Artsomagazine

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How Are We To Add Beauty To Our Lives?
How Are We To Add Beauty To Our Lives?
Artsomagazine

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·May 29

How Do We Make Beautiful Art?

Mike Kraus Beautiful art reveals a truth. It has a purpose for its existence. It must reveal a “grey area” item like “love,” “justice,” or other virtue. And art must have an understandable communication structure. A structure that is coherent and not unnecessarily complicated. While the self can be referenced…

Artsomagazine

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How Do We Make Beautiful Art?
How Do We Make Beautiful Art?
Artsomagazine

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May 26

Donut Worry About It

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty MMMMmmmm… Sunlight sparkles through the glass display of the old diner. Dessert for breakfast. There’s nothing like a freshly made fried doughnut with frosting and sprinkles. The perfect compliment to a cup of coffee. …

Bakery

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Donut Worry About It
Donut Worry About It
Bakery

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·May 26

Mind Reading

By Mike Kraus The most successful members of a stable society have a strong sense of empathy. They can see what others see, feel what they feel, and gauge response with precision. When to advance and when to retire. Whom to groom and whom to avoid. Whom to challenge and…

Artsomagazine

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Mind Reading
Mind Reading
Artsomagazine

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·May 24

Beauty Is Empathy

By Mike Kraus Those who appreciate Beauty are more elastic and adaptable. Art enhances our empathy. Art is empathetic because it allows us into the mind of the creator. A creator’s piece doesn’t pull the emotions from your mind; but delivers their feelings into your brain. It explains the appropriateness…

Artsomagazine

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Beauty Is Empathy
Beauty Is Empathy
Artsomagazine

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