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CONQUERED MIND, AWAKENED SPIRIT: THE VISIONARY PATHS:
A juried exhibition presented by Caladan Gallery.

Many parallel and perpendicular paths of the mind and spirit will be explored in this exhibition. The multi-layered dimensions of these realms are laid out for us by artists seeking to understand them. Whether it be through the embellishment of archetypes, the re-emergence of surrealism, or the documentation of meditative realization, the tradition of uncovering knowledge and wisdom through art is a blossoming entity on our difficult world.

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Hand-painted Delft tiles

The loose un-even quality of this faux technique makes painted Delft tiles an ideal decorative effect for the beginner or inexperienced do-it-yourselfer.

Irregular lines and hand painted renderings add character and old world charm, easily achieved without any prior painting experience.

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Step-by-Step Tutorials:
	Silver leafing - Gilding made easy! Gold or silver leaf any object, quickly and easily. Basic gilding techniques, terms and principles.
	Delft tiles Learn to paint these classic tiles, ideal suited for back splashes, decorative trays and objects, fire place surrounds, or just about anywhere you want to add a splash of old world charm.
	Marbleizing This vibrant Ochre marble can make your simplest furniture look grand.
	Canvas stretching. Learn the proper technique to stretch any size canvas.
	Furniture glazing An ideal finish for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and just about any piece of furniture.
Design Styles
	Arts and Crafts Style The Arts & Crafts ideal stressed simplicity, natural materials like wood and brass, and a return to individual craftsmanship. Picking up on the styles and philosophies of William Morris and Charles Renie Macintosh, the American Arts & Crafts movement offered a total way of life-grounded first and foremost in the design of the home and its furnishings.
	Tuscan Style Tuscan style evolved through layers of history, taking cues from the earliest Etruscan metal craft and pottery, and of course, from the sumptuous world of the Italian Renaissance.
	Door Styles from around the world Perhaps more than any other design element, a door tells the story of a structure's past and present. Entryways can be welcoming or forbidding, rustic or formal, and frequently express essential features of the culture that has created them, the people they enclose, and even the natural environment they keep at bay.
Home Improvement
	Priming - interior, exterior, and furniture Understanding the right primer for your project is the first step to insure a quality product. artSparx helps you know when to use what to get the job done right.
	Sealers & sealants- Varnishes, polyurethane, shellac and more. Numerous types of sealers are found commercially, each providing a specific solution for a sealers needs. What exactly is a sealer? It is a substance used to protect a surface from oxidation, natural deterioration and physical abuse. Learn about sealers, varnishes, polyurethanes and more.
	Start your project right, the first time Meticulous and thorough preparation of the base surface, whether interior or exterior, ensures the quality and success of any project. For doors and windows, ceilings, floors, furniture and objects.
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Create your own transfer paper simply and cheaply. You can transfer your patterns and images onto virtually any surface with this easy method.

Paint Effects for a Timeless Home

Achieving Classic, Rustic & Romantic Styles
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