Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Etsy Treasuries


A few months ago, Etsy put together a new treasury system. Before, you had to wait until the list fell below a certain amount, and then hope you clicked your mouse fast enough to grab a spot. I tried a few times, but always managed to be away from my computer during the magic moment. Now, anyone can create a treasury at anytime, and they don't expire. Sometimes they are deleted, but they hang out for a bit. Here are a few Treasuries that I am featured in. Click around and check out some of the other very talented artisans at Etsy.

List of Treasuries

Thank you,

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com

Monday, August 9, 2010

The New Art Review




My work has been accepted for publication in the New Art Review's book Doors and Walls.

This book is a compilation of many artist's unique photography.

You can buy the book on their website at www.new-art-review.com.

Thank you,

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Purple Rose


From my garden, a purple rose, let sit too long without water

Sarah
www.ardentphotography.com

Etsy July Treasury



With the installation of the new treasury system on Etsy, I figured I would post monthly treasuries. For July, I am celebrating the art of the garden.

The Art of the Garden

Please click through the treasury and see some beautiful handmade items relating to the garden.

I also posted a Red White and Blue Forever treasury back around the 4th. Please visit that one as well to find some wonderful patriotic items. I updated it yesterday morning and added a few new items to replace things that have sold.

Red White and Blue Forever

Thank you,
Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography
smcternen.etsy.com

Friday, July 30, 2010

Wonderful Blog Post About RAW

A photographer friend of mine wrote a great article last October comparing and contrasting film and digital photograph development.

Photography Raw Magic by Kate Lynch

Please read and then look through her wonderful photographs. She is posting a new photograph everyday.

Kate's Facebook Fan Page

Word and Picture Communications

Thank you,

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com

Not Sure What Happened to July





I have been busy this month editing photographs and chasing after my three beautiful children.

I am starting to work on the photography galleries on my website.
Art Gallery

The Zazzle shop has a few new wild creations.
Zazzle Shop

I have closed my main Cafe Press shop though I do have a few images up in their marketplace.

Not a fan on Facebook yet? Check it out ArdentPhotography.SM

Off to edit some more pictures. Thank you for reading.

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com

Friday, June 25, 2010

Bacon Brownies




These brownies have a praline frosting on them. I made them in a heart shaped pan for Valentine’s Day. My husband and the kids all approved.

I wanted to cut out the first piece before taking the photograph so that the internal texture of the brownies were visible. The counter is white, so a little flash went a long way to lighting up this photograph. The glass of wine is not only a serving suggestion, but also added a little variation to the photograph. When planning the design, I wanted the close up of the internal texture to be an insert over the heart shaped brownies.

Want to make them yourself?

4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter + 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 1/4 cups cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 strips of bacon, diced

Cook bacon in a small skillet until quite crisp then remove to a paper towel. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Prepare the chosen pan.(8” x 8” square or equivalent).

Beat together eggs until fluffy , then add sugars and remaining ingredients except bacon but including drippings. Mix in bacon pieces. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Remove from oven and cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes.

Thank you,

Sarah McTernen
www.ardentphotography.com