Best Damn Abstract Series Number 3 — A Signature Work by Michael John Valentine
An Exquisite Expression of Color, Motion & Coastal Inspiration
Part of Michael John Valentine’s acclaimed Best Damn Abstract Series — a curated body of work born from an immersive artistic study in Cabo San Lucas, where the dramatic interplay of light, water, and earth ignited a bold new visual language.
This piece stands as a testament to the artist’s mastery of mixed media abstraction — where vibrant hues surge across the canvas with the intensity of ocean tides and the rare elemental beauty of uncharted horizons.
The Work
Each iteration in this series — including Number 3 — captures a singular moment of sensory experience through:
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Acrylic & mixed media on premium canvas, built through layered palette‑knife technique
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Dynamic movement and chromatic resonance that suggests water, wind, and the alchemy of sun‑kissed color
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A glazed finish that protects and enriches the surface for generations
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A Certificate of Authenticity, hand‑signed by the artist
Every original is meticulously finished in Michael’s Lake Norman studio and shipped in protective, museum‑grade packaging — ready to be framed to your bespoke specification.
Collector Editions & Sizing
Best Damn Abstract Series Number 3 is offered in an exclusive range of formats designed for discerning interiors and curated spaces:
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Original Overpainted Canvas — dramatic statement sizes up to 38″ × 56″
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Exhibition‑Quality Prints — richly detailed and luminous
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Glossy Poster Editions & Decals — ideal for boutique spaces or layered art installations
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Optional Limited Black Floating Frame for elevated presentation
Sizes and editions are intentionally limited to maintain the series’ prestige and collector appeal. Fine Art –
About the Artist
Michael John Valentine brings over 55 years of creative innovation to each work — blending his deep roots in photography with a bold abstract sensibility. His practice is an alchemy of sight, experience, and materiality, producing pieces that resonate as both cultural artifacts and personal statements of refined taste.
Owning Number 3 — or any piece from the Best Damn Abstract Series — means possessing a work that is unmistakably original, deeply expressive, and curated for the collector who seeks emotional depth as well as artistic excellence.
Here are the links to all 11 of The Best Damn Abstract Series works of art.
Best Damn Abstract Series Number 1 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 2 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 3 ,Best Damn Abstract Series Number 4 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 5 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 6 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 7 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 8 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 9 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 10 , Best Damn Abstract Series Number 11
The Exhibition Canvas comes in 3 sizes and goes through several steps that include overpainting with acrylics, signing with acrylics on the front and a final glazing to protect the canvas before being rolled in a sealed tube then a box ( shipping is free in the USA )
The Matted Prints come in 3 sizes and are shipped in a box. ( shipping and handling is free in the US)
The Glossy Poster Print measures 16 x 24 and arrives in a sealed tube that is placed in a box. ( shipping is free in the US )
The 4 Inch Round Peel And Stick Decal is perfect for many applications beyond cars and comes in a sealed envelope ( shipped for free )
11 x 14 limited edition- Canvas Black Floating Frame available with two options ( shipping is free in the US )
Hello My name is Michael John Valentine and I have been involved making art for over 55 years. I started off at 10 years old at an art institute in Ohio and completed my education at Kent State University with a Bachelors of Fine and Professional Arts Degree.
I love the way acrylic paints set up vs the long dry time of oils. Canvas is my go to mixed media surface since it lets me gallery wrap or send out my work in a tube.
I have an actual studio and gallery in Cornelius North Carolina just outside Lake Norman.
Once the painting is complete the canvas is glazed with a subtle sheen to protect the painting so that it lasts a lifetime.
It is not framed because it goes in a protective glassine sleeve and ships in a heavy duty tube. This process assures you that it arrives undamaged . By shipping this way you can take it to a framing shop and have it mounted and framed to your liking. A certificate of authenticity accompanies this acrylic painting.
Please e-mail fineartbyval@gmail.com
