The Tides of This Earth

Original Fine Art by Michael John Valentine
Mixed Media Abstract — Earth Series (Dominican Republic Inspired)

Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

This document certifies that the artwork titled The Tides of This Earth is an original work created and authenticated by Michael John Valentine, a seasoned fine artist with over five decades of artistic mastery and a BFA in Fine and Professional Arts from Kent State University.

• Title: The Tides of This Earth

• Artist: Michael John Valentine

• Series: Earth Series — Abstract Exploration of Planetary Energies Fine Art –

• Medium: Mixed media (original acrylic layering with photographic foundation) Fine Art –

• Original, Signed & Dated: Yes

• Edition: Available in limited formats including signed canvas, glossy prints, decals, and framed options Fine Art –

• Authentication: Hand-signed by the artist on canvas, with embossed gallery seal upon request

• Provenance: From the Lake Norman Studio & Gallery collection; direct acquisition from the artist recommended

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Collector’s Description

The Tides of This Earth stands as a sophisticated embodiment of natural motion — a visceral abstraction capturing the rhythmic interplay between land and sea. Drawn from Michael John Valentine’s immersive on-location studies in the Dominican Republic, this piece reflects both the raw elemental energy of our planet and the artist’s mastery of texture and pigment.

Each layer of paint is meticulously applied to generate depth and momentum, as though the viewer can feel tectonic forces and tidal surges shifting just beneath the surface. The work vibrates with a dynamic tension — a visual echo of coastal currents and terrestrial stillness.

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Color & Composition — A Sensory Odyssey

This composition orchestrates a rich, rarefied palette of earth and water tones, harmonizing warm and cool hues into a compelling visual symphony:

Deep Mineral Umber & Ochre
Grounding the piece with rich, earthen energy — reminiscent of sedimentary strata and sun-baked terrain.

Cerulean, Teal & Ultramarine
Fluid, oceanic currents that pulse and swirl through the composition, suggesting tidal movement and aqueous depth.

Iridescent Quartz White & Silver Highlights
Illuminating the canvas with glancing light, these accents evoke cresting waves and atmospheric reflections that shift with perspective.

Copper & Burnt Sienna Accents
Warm undertones add searing contrast, echoing sunlit horizons and the alchemy between land, sea, and sky.

The final visual experience is evocative and multi-layered — where abstract form meets the emotional resonance of nature’s forces, inviting prolonged contemplation.

• Abstract Fine Art

• Earth & Ocean Dynamics

• Mixed Media Innovation

• Textural Depth & Movement

• Elemental Rhythm and Flow

• Contemporary Collector’s Statement Piece

• Signed Original & Limited Editions

• Exhibition Quality Canvas

• Luxury Wall Art for Residential and Corporate Collections

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Presentation & Options

Collectors can choose from bespoke editions that suit space, style, and curatorial intent:

• Signed Overpainted Exhibition Canvas — with protective glazing and customizable sizing Fine Art –

• Limited Archival Glossy Prints — museum-quality surface and clarity Fine Art –

• Custom Mounted, Framed Editions — floating frame options for high-impact display Fine Art –

• Decals & Specialty Formats — for unique installations or gifting Fine Art –

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Artist Legacy

Michael John Valentine’s Earth Series — including The Tides of This Earth — derives from extensive field observation and a lifelong engagement with painting, photography, and mixed media techniques. Working from his Lake Norman Studio & Gallery in North Carolina, Valentine creates works that harmonize emotional depth, visual complexity, and tactile richness, each infused with his unique perspective on the world’s natural forces.

e-mail fineartbyval@gmail.com

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