⛪ St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church In Muskegon, Michigan ⛪
Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty
They were just putting on the finishing touches to Saint Jean Baptiste Church when my great-great grandparents emmigrated from Quebec to Michigan in 1882. It was the heart of the French-Canadian neighborhood that embraced them. Five of their children were baptized there starting a multi-generational tradition. There are countless photographs of brides and grooms posed on the alter as it changed over the decades. And all the funerals where we said goodbye to our loved ones for the last time. When it was torn down in September 2024 after 142 years, our family and community lost a lot of history that made us who we are.
⛪ Saint Jean Baptiste Catholic Church In Muskegon, Michigan ⛪
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202505021
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper
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This piece would look best in a space that is red, orange, green, blue, purple, black, white, or wood.
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My Story
I’m Mike, the Artist of Mike Kraus Art Inc.
I’ve been making art since I was old enough to hold a crayon. I’d fill countless sketchbooks with drawings, cover school assignments with doodles, and publish magazines and print flyers for my friend’s bands. And then, I became an “adult…” The demands of food and rent seemed to require a “serious job.” For years, I languished in a cubicle performing meaningless tasks for a meager salary.
But, art was always my side hustle. I started selling my artwork in junior high between classes. I’d create original pieces during lectures and commissions instead of homework. Oddly enough, being a poor student is what got me into the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Inspired by my past history, I quit my career and took another part-time job as a cashier of a big-box store because it had the least amount of responsibility. The rest of my time I spent painting. After several months, I had to quit this low-wage job too because it was getting in the way of my art.
I decided to be a full-time professional artist. I needed the time to paint, collaborate with my patrons and galleries, and maintain my studio. Since then, I’ve sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. I’m very fortunate to have a career dedicated to adding more beauty to the world. And I hope to share that experience with you.
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