Painting Overview — Color, Texture & Visual Presence
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The work is executed on exhibition canvas — a substrate chosen by the artist for its ability to accept mixed-media layering and for its suitability for gallery-wrap or custom framing.
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The painting features acrylic overpainting, giving rich, saturated colors and strong painterly texture. The description notes that “the addition of brush strokes and sealant creates a unique one-of-a-kind look to every painting.”
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The final piece is glazed — a protective glazing is applied after the overpainting and signature, which not only preserves the vibrancy of the acrylics, but adds a subtle sheen, deepening the layers and enhancing contrast.
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Because each canvas is hand-worked, each variant (even with same subject) will have slight but meaningful variations in texture, brushwork, and color depth — making every copy a unique piece rather than a mere reproduction.
Over-Painting & Production Process (Studio/Fine-Art Quality)
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The “Exhibition Canvas” goes through several sequential steps. First, the base is prepared. Then, the piece is overpainted with acrylics
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After completion, the artist signs the front with acrylics — a mark of authenticity and authorship.
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Once signed, the piece receives a final glazing layer. This not only protects the surface but gives the painting a finish that helps preserve color and surface integrity over time.
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For shipping, the painting is sent unstretched, rolled in a sealed plastic sleeve, then placed in a heavy-duty tube — a standard for fine-art shipping ensuring minimal risk of damage.
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The buyer may then take the canvas to a professional framer or gallerist to stretch and frame it to their taste — allowing greater flexibility and customization for presentation.
Certificate of Authenticity (COA) & Provenance
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The painting is sold with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
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A robust COA — especially for original acrylic works — should include: the artwork’s title, medium, dimensions, the artist’s name, date, and ideally an image or description of the artwork. It should also include contact information for the artist or issuing authority, and the signature of the issuer.
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In this case, the COA is from the artist directly (as the works are produced in-house in his studio/gallery at Lake Norman, Cornelius, NC).
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The provenance is as direct as possible: you are buying straight from the artist’s studio/gallery, rather than through a third-party dealer or mass-producer — which enhances authenticity and long-term value.
Artist Background: Education, Experience, Craftsmanship
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Michael John Valentine reports over 55 years of experience creating art — a career spanning decades of evolving style and mastery.
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His formal training began early: he first studied at an art institute in Ohio starting at age 10.
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He completed his higher education at Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Fine and Professional Arts Degree.
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Over the years, his work has blended traditional art training with modern mixed-media techniques: he combines photography, acrylic painting, canvas work, and glazing — producing art that bridges classical craftsmanship and contemporary expression.
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He operates a private studio and gallery in Cornelius / Lake Norman, North Carolina — enabling full control over creation, production, and distribution without dependence on external factories or print-on-demand services.
The Luxury-Collector Appeal: Why This Piece Works as a High-End Collectible
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The combination of hand-crafted acrylic overpainting, glazing, artist’s signature, and direct provenance from the artist’s own registry gives this work the qualities expected in a serious fine-art piece — not just decorative wall art.
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Because the painting is produced in-house and not mass-printed, each piece is essentially a unique original; even if multiple canvases exist, their brushwork, texture, and glaze effects will differ — desirable traits for collectors seeking exclusivity.
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The presence of a COA issued by the artist himself, along with transparent artist biography and studio provenance, helps future resale value and long-term legitimacy — especially important if you plan to treat the work as part of a curated collection.
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The option for customization — in size, color, and surface — means that a collector can commission a version tailored to their environment or aesthetic; this kind of bespoke flexibility is rarely offered by mass-market art.
Available in various sizes with the link below
Six Shooter Jack Daniel’s Abstract Modern Art Painting On Canvas by Artist Michael John Valentine
Please e-mail fineartbyval@gmail.com
