Delia and John W. Haefeli Testimonial

We have commissioned a dozen pieces with Travis. With each genre he has shown his unmatched artistic skills; he learns about every topic, spends countless hours sketching his ideas, develops rough drafts, works diligently on the final product plus he included us in every step.

We asked him to do a painting as a wedding gift. Not only was the work impressive he hid information about the bride and groom within the painting. When we gave it to the bride and she found each of these special items she burst into tears due to the quality of painting and the care Travis used in making it special. She said it was her favorite wedding gift!

We highly recommend Travis, he is incredible to work with and every piece of his work will become a life-time treasure!

Peter Stitcher Testimonial

"We've had the pleasure of commissioning several pieces from Travis and working alongside him at several events.  A master of every medium, we've purchased pieces in clay, on canvas, and even a custom painted skateboard deck! Travis's style is completely unique in the fly fishing world, and always evolving.  I look forward to working with him again in the future!


Peter Stitcher - Ascent Fly Fishing Biologist & Chief Fly Geek"


Judson K. Main Testimonial

I've known Travis Krause for about five years.  He is a senior student at our martial arts school, and quite an adept one of that; indeed, he's a real inspiration.


He's been a high school art teacher for many years, having won awards along the way, and is now a teacher of teachers.  In my experience, whenever I've had to teach, it forces me to learn the subject that much better. Travis' skill as an teacher is self-evident, and his skills as an artist is reflected in his amazing works.


Most recently, I had the pleasure of buying "Glass Brown Trout" as a gift for my brother-in-law, a DC lawyer who loves to fly fish, but rarely gets the chance.  He is also a generous individual, supporting some of his younger brothers and sisters, and gives much to charity, and indeed he helped me out of a bind. This painting on glass was my way of saying thanks, and it  lit up his eyes like nothing I've seen before.


Travis' glass paintings are a wonder.  From afar, they come to life, giving a sense of the trout, and its life in the rivers of the West.  I have also given as gifts two vases, painted in a method I don't understand: they shimmer with different colors depending on the angle and the light.  For myself, I have only a coffee cup. Yet, Travis' love for art is reflected even in this modest piece.


Friends and I have come to ask each other, upon viewing his artwork, "Is it a Krause?"  High praise indeed.


Sincerely,


Judson K. Main