Still Lifes

Dreams

2011-05-03T01:30:00.001-04:00

Dismantled dreams
lie
dormant in the basement.
The damp stench
rises
to remind me
they're not dead.

2010-12-04T18:54:00.003-05:00

Atlantis Heads Home... (For the last time)

2010-05-29T14:21:00.003-04:00

Photo by astronaut Soichi Noguchi.

SNOW

2010-02-08T23:39:00.004-05:00

So, this is what I have been up to for the past few days. It also looks like what I will be up to for the NEXT few days as well! Gotta love it! Winter dosn't get any better than This!

Photography Tip

2009-10-24T21:58:00.002-04:00

I wanted to share this simple yet helpful photography tip. I have noticed that making as many adjustments as possible on your camera when taking a picture, helps make the editing easier. For example, try to adjust your white balance when taking the picture. Make sure your camera setting is appropriate for the type of lighting. Most cameras have a feature where you can adjust the setting for different types of lighting (sunny, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent). Making these adjustments on the camera will not only make the photo editing process easier, your photos will look much better.

Visit With My Brother

2009-10-18T13:37:00.003-04:00

My brother Justin was in town for a few days. We had a busy long weekend and it is too bad the weather wasn't better. Oh well. That didn't stop us from going to D.C. He had never been, so what better way to spend an rainy day that geeking it up at the Smithsonian! Then Friday night I took him to the AC/DC concert. We had a good time. I don't think my ears can handle loud concerts anymore, but AC/DC put on a great show! Here is a pic of my brother and I at the Apollo exhibit at the Air and Space Museum.

Etsy Treasury - Aloha Summer

2009-09-20T10:23:00.002-04:00

Ah! Don't say goodbye to summer yet! We technically have a little over two day until Autumn. Take a look at this gorgeous Etsy treasury for your last summer fix! The Pink Camellia curated this wonderful hibiscus themed treasury. Don't forget to check out her shop here.

Pick 2 - Flower Photography

2009-09-13T01:14:00.004-04:00

Flower photography looks great in pairs! I have just recently started offering any two of my flower photgraphs (does not include digital paintings) for one package price and no additional shipping charge! These prints are the same quality prints as the prints sold individually. These are even printed on the same great paper - Moab Somerset Enhanced Velvet 225 GSM fine art paper.
This is a wonderful chance to buy affordable art that will liven up any space. See the listing in my Etsy shop, Undefined Village.

Etsy Treasury

2009-09-11T12:45:00.003-04:00

I created an Etsy Treasury late last night and thought I would share it with you. It is of my favorite color, grey! As it turns out it is a very grey day here in the D.C. area. Grey is perfect for everyday. It is so versatile. Please check it out here.

9-9-09

2009-09-08T21:17:00.004-04:00

A date like this doesn't occur often and a sale like this doesn't come around everyday!
Fellow Etsyer and jewelry artisan Mary Ellen Doran, known for her handcrafted chain and gemstone jewelry, is offering a wonderful sale on 09-09-09! See her sale announcement below, or click here to see her shop.

**Announcement**
BIG SALE 09/09/09
In honor of the unique date - a unique sale
Make any purchase from this site and receive a free pair of the Big Bold Sterling Silver earrings. (Retail value $18)
A date like this will not happen again - and neither will this sale.
purchases made 12AM (09/09)-12AM (09/10) EST

Be sure to check out here shop for all the beautiful jewelry pieces available!

Beautiful Daisy

2009-09-07T14:47:00.004-04:00

I just love this photo and can't believe I didn't post it any sooner! The color is so vibrant. This is a natural photo and was not edited in Photoshop! It is available for sale in my Etsy shop undefinedvillage.

Mom's Banana Bread Recipe

2009-09-05T11:11:00.003-04:00

I love this banana bread that my mom always makes, so I made some for myself last week and it is so good I cannot wait to make another loaf! I added pecans, but you can add whatever nut you prefer.

1 3/4 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup mashed bananas (overripe)
2 eggs slightly beaten

In a large bowl with a fork mix first 5 ingredients. With pastry blender or 2 knives cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in bananas and eggs just until blended. You can stir in 1 cup of nuts. Spread batter evenly in a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake for 55 minute to 1 hour at 350F.

This is so good warm with butter! I hope you enjoy!

Return From Hiatus?

2009-09-04T22:36:00.003-04:00

Ah, so it has been some time since I have posted here. Well, I am back from my hiatus and will be posting again. Check back throughout this weekend for some updates and a scrumptious banana bread recipe!

Treasury

2009-02-25T21:24:00.004-05:00

I have been featured in a Treasury by anakim. It is a beautiful treaury focusing on all things London... so check it out here!

Fat Tuesday Sale!!

2009-02-19T18:43:00.000-05:00

The following sales will be available ONE DAY ONLY -
Fat Tuesday, February, 24
So come back and buy early before the quantity discounts are gone.

SewArtsy.etsy.com
Half price on this pink and brown paisley tote - (regularly $44.95)

Brigabauble.etsy.com
50% off Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz 5-decade Catholic Rosary (regularly $65)

UndefinedVillage.etsy.com
50% OFF all 8x10 photos!

MaryEllenDoran.etsy.com
Half-off hand cold forged sterling silver hoop earrings (2-inches long) (regularly $15)

MaggieSueDesigns.etsy.com
All Hair Accessories 50% off the listed price!

Shelbyb.etsy.com
10% off Yarn and FREE SHIPPING!

ArtStudioShanti.etsy.com
All Neckwarmers 50% off Listed price

JellyBugArtworks.etsy.com
25% off all Purple, Green and Yellow items!

LondonGirl99.etsy.com
Free 18-inch leather necklace with purchase of any yellow, purple, or green pendant.

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Swallows Collage

2009-02-16T11:10:00.006-05:00

This is the first of a series based on remains. Very general term. This piece is titled "The Melody Remains". It is available in my shop. Stay posted for more in this simple yet interesting series.

Etsy CREST sale!!

2009-01-18T17:17:00.000-05:00

From January 17th through January 25th, 2009 several members of the Capital Region Etsy Street Team (including me) are having a Sale in honor of the Inauguration of our 44th President.
Search handmade tags and titles on etsy for “etsycrestsale” to find participating shops.
Each shop will offer different discounts. Be sure to read their Shop Announcements for details.

My Computer DIED!

2009-01-10T11:40:00.003-05:00

ARGGHHH! My computer has died! This has put a huge damper on some projects that I was going to begin this week! I am not sure how long I will be out of commission. At least I have a borrowed computer, but it is basic... very basic!

2009-01-04T14:54:00.003-05:00

Just a quick update... I am still in the process of organizing. It is slow and doesn't look like I have accomplished a lot, but really, I have. I know it is going to take some more time. I am now having to put together more shelving for storage. Oh well. I should take a break soon and actually get some other work done as well!

Hazards in my studio!

2009-01-02T19:30:00.003-05:00

Well, not even an hour into organizing my studio and I injure myself! Not bad, but 1/2 of my right hand was covered in blood. Apparently I peeled the skin off of my knuckle and didn't notice it right away. Oh well. I have made progress although it doesn't look like it. Don't you hate when that happens? I emptied 2 huge totes filled with books and put them on my bookshelves. Need to make room for more shelves! I will keep you posted!

Studio Disaster

2008-12-28T16:13:00.010-05:00

Well, I keep getting sidetracked on organizing my studio. Each time I go up there, it is to finish something that I am working on. Then, I bought more shelves and have not put them together. So, in general, I keep making excuses. As you can see, it is an absolute disaster! I am hoping that before the new year I get motivated enough to organize the damn place! This is why I am posting this here. I hope to post before and after pics. Maybe by making my mess public, it will help me want to organize it! We'll see!

Army Arts and Crafts Contest 2008

2008-12-19T18:07:00.006-05:00

Back in May, I saw a flyer for the 2008 All Army Arts and Crafts Contest. It is a juried contest that is open to all MWR patrons (active duty, retired, reserve, civilian employees and their family members). I decided at the last minute to finish a piece that I was working on and enter it. Low and behold, I ended up winning 1st place in the 3-D mixed media category along with a $300 check.

1 Day Left for Blog Promo on Etsy

2008-12-19T17:29:00.002-05:00

Check out my blog only promo for my etsy shop, undefinedvillage. Scroll down to the post dated Dec. 6 for details and instructions on my blog only promotion. Only one day left!

Winter Rain

2008-12-12T19:19:00.004-05:00

So, it has rained here for the past 2 days. It snowed to the north and to the south of where I live. But, rain is beautiful! And I prove it here in this wonderful treasury that I feature on Etsy. I happen to see optimism when others see pessimism. Check out this great group of handcrafted items!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=35706

BRAINS!

2008-12-09T18:24:00.001-05:00

Check out this interesting and smart Treasury on Etsy! http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=25942
Can you pick which item is mine?

Variety of Items Which are Definite Unique

2008-12-06T22:33:00.006-05:00

Featuring some items in my shop. Collage, photography, and ACEO (a miniature collage). If you order from my shop and write 'still lives' in the message to seller, you will receive free shipping on you items(s). This is only available through my website! This promo ends Dec. 20.

2008-12-04T21:59:00.003-05:00

I just posted this photo for sale in my Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18232215

All of my photos are printed on the highest quality fine art paper by Legion with epson archival inks. Much more to come over this weekend, and not just photographs!

Stop by and take a look!

Relax?

2008-12-02T18:18:00.002-05:00

I know this is such a crazy time of year, but it seems like trying to balance life in general around this time of year is hard! It looks like there is not much relaxing for me in the next few weeks. I have never looked so forward to January!

Etsy Sale

2008-11-27T23:05:00.003-05:00

Starting tonight through Monday, my shop is offering buy one 8x10 print, get one 1/2 off! Check it out!

http://www.undefinedvillage.etsy.com/

M-A-L-L is a Four Letter Word

2008-11-26T17:00:00.002-05:00

The Capital Region Etsy Street Team (CREST) is holding a Black Friday/Cyber Monday CREST promotion. The following stores have contributed items for a Gift Box, which will be given away through a random drawing. Several stores are also offering discounts.To enter, post a comment on the CREST blog (http://etsycrest.blogspot.com/2008/11/m-l-l-is-4-letter-word.html) along with your name and email address. The winner will be announced on the afternoon of Friday, December 5th.

Athena's Olive Tree
Gift Box Contribution: Layered Candy Cane Soap Bar
Discount Offer: I've placed 42 items on sale and will be giving away a free item to a random person who purchased from my shop in the month of November... and i'll be giving 5% off any order placed ON black friday! Ends Midnight EST.

babus
Gift Box Contribution: I am offering up one of my wet-felted wool scrap yarn balls. Multicolored ball about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Discount Offer: I am offering free shipping on all items.

Bella Tote
Gift Box Contribution: an attractive reusable tote!

Bette's Bags
Gift Box Contribution: Small fabric wallet or credit card holder.
Discount Offer: Free Shipping

DearSophie
Gift Box Contribution: I am offering up a pair of new jade and sterling silver earrings. Valued at $8.
Discount Offer: free gift wrapping on all items, free shipping on orders over $30.
Early bird special: Make it a gift set! Limited number of free earrings with the purchase of a necklace.

Designs by Erin
Gift Box Contribution: 2 knitted bangle bracelets: 1 light green & white cotton yarn, and 1 baby blue acrylic and blue Lion's Brand Homespun yarn

Elizabethan Creations
Gift Box Contribution: Set of 4 yo-yo coasters in blue
Discount Offer: 20% of everything in shop

French Roast
Gift Box Contribution: a pendant (value $15)
Discount Offer: free shipping to the US (discounts overseas)

Generations Tie Dye
Gift Box Contribution: A 12"x60" hand-dyed blue and gray silk scarf

herban lifestyle™
Gift Box Contribution: organic holiday cookie sugar scrub
Discount Offer: 20% off all items in my store

Jellybug Artworks
Gift Box Contribution: a fused glass pendant.
Discount Offer: $5 off on every $25 spent at my shop with free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

jetsy
Gift Box Contribution: a small redecorated spice tin ("Warm Fuzzies") that the recipient can fill with glitter, bath salts, powder, or tea, spices, etc.

Katie's Kritters
Sale: Free shipping!!
Gift Box Contribution: a duo of Christmas pins, Santa and Mrs. Claus

Mishutka Design Studio
Gift Box Contribution: Victorian Pink Rose Tags (Set of 6) Delicate roses and lovely pink ribbons are perfect together in these Victorian style gift tags. Delightful vintage tags to decorate your gifts! Or use them for scrapbooking and as bookmarks.

mloartwear
Gift Box Contribution: Original upcycled bookmark and an original watercolor Christmas theme card
Discount Offer: Free shipping

oblinaknit
Gift Box Contribution: On The Go Pouch - A cute little japanese fabric pouch to stash you stuff!
Discount Offer: 15% all items in my shop

Silver Dot Jewelry Designs
Gift Box Contribution: Crystal Rose Necklace A faceted rock crystal quartz briolette is accented with a lovely rose gold vermeil charm and suspended from sterling silver chain. Necklace length will be made to customer specifications. Necklace retails for $33.50
Discount Offer: BOGO Sale - Buy One item and get lower priced or equal value item at 50% off.

Shelby B's Designs
Sale: 10% off all sales, and a free stitch marker to match your yarn purchase!
Gift box: Skein of sock yarn.

Tarabu
Sale: a set of two notemarkers with every purchase and free gift wrapping with all orders over $45.
Gift box: baby blanket.

Undefined Village
Sale: Buy one get one 1/2 off all prints 8x10 or larger.
Gift Box: 5x7 photographic print, matted and signed

Wild Honeysuckle Creations
Gift Box Contribution: A pendant or ornament.

ETSY Shop

2008-11-23T10:15:00.002-05:00

So, I would like to briefly introduce my Etsy shop... undefinedvillage. My shop consists mainly of my original photographs. There are other items as well. Stop by and check it out.

http://www.undefinedvillage.etsy.com/

Let's Begin

2008-11-21T23:07:00.000-05:00

Ah... well, I must not delay anymore! I have been meaning to start this blog ages ago. I just wasn't sure how I wanted to start. Was trying to think up something grand to write for my first post. Well, here you go. This is it. Welcome to my life. It is still and quiet. It is still my life and this is your window to it. Check back later, check in often, because stillness is beautiful.