Photo of the Month: July

Sorry for the missed months! I know I have not been posting much lately. Going through a lot of transitions at the moment but I will be posting more this fall. Thanks, everyone! Enjoy your summer!

Photo of the Month: March

bird's nest in late winter

Photo of the Month: February

Owl Love

Laura's Owl - Mixed Media

I love giving and receiving handmade gifts. If you are a friend or family member of mine, you will eventually receive one of my paintings, pieces of jewelry or other crafty creation. It is inevitable. The best part is that each gift is handcrafted with love. This piece was painted for my sister-in-law who adores owls. Stay tuned for other crafty gift posts!

Photo of the Month: January

Cloudscape

Photo of the Month: December

Merry Christmas!

Photo of the Month: November

Wood Slice Earrings

 

 

Wood Slice Earrings

Find them now at AKrauseStudio.

Photo of the Month: October

Calypso Deep

Calypso Deep - acrylic on canvas

Calypso Deep is one of my newest creations. I posted this on AKrauseStudio's Facebook page and my friend commented on how it reminded her of Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa. This is a very flattering statement because I consider Hokusai to be so inspirational. If you are interested in woodblock prints, then I encourage you to look up some of his work.

The Great Wave off Kanagawa - Hokusai

My painting was actually inspired by one of my all time favorite artists, Arthur Rackham. Primarily, his illustration titled Undine Lost in the Danube. I am in love with the line quality in his illustrations. I think I could sit and look through pictures of his work for hours.

Undine Lost in the Danube - Arthur Rackham

My focus was to capture the dynamic movement of water with undulating lines. The vibrant colors really add to the feeling of moving water. I truly enjoyed working on this painting and look forward to the possibility of turning this piece into a series. Stay tuned.