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CaliLivChick · 08-02-2006, 07:04 PM

Alrighty, I'm partially out in the job market again, and wanted to get some opinions of my portfolio site. I've attached some pieces here, but to get the full impact, please go to: CaliLivChick's Portfolio (PM me for the link). I've done the entire site myself, contents, layout, everything. Oh, and my current avatar is one of my pieces as well. =)

Would love some constructive criticism, as it's been awhile since I've done design work full time. Thanks in advance!

Edit: changed the last photo to a larger size. Thanks NG. =)

ngdawg · 08-02-2006, 07:07 PM

Nice work. But the card pic's too small to really see.

Mephisto2 · 08-02-2006, 08:06 PM

Nice stuff on your web-site. However, I would definitely change the font you use on the opening page.

Whilst flowing scripts are very common on "personal" webpages, you don't often see them on professional websites.

I like your ceramics.

What kind of work are you looking for? If commercial, then you might want to emphasize that portion of your portfolio on your site.

Mr Mephisto

CaliLivChick · 08-05-2006, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto

Nice stuff on your web-site. However, I would definitely change the font you use on the opening page.

Whilst flowing scripts are very common on "personal" webpages, you don't often see them on professional websites.

I like your ceramics.

What kind of work are you looking for? If commercial, then you might want to emphasize that portion of your portfolio on your site.

Mr Mephisto

Thank you for the input. I never thought a font called "Blueprint" would be considered scripty.

What would you suggest? Something heavier, more blocky, etc.?

My ceramics and oil painting are hobbies, but if someone were to offer to buy my pieces, I don't think I'd turn them down.

I'm looking for print work, mainly. Design, page building, basically professional/commercial. How would you suggest I emphasize that portion?

Thank you again for your input, it's nice to hear what people think, since there's no "customer" for this that I can get input from.

ngdawg · 08-05-2006, 10:26 AM

What you could do is have two sites, one for the more personal art work and another strictly for commercial work/ portfolio things.
I agree that the font could be a bit bolder or at least stand out more. It doesn't have to be 'blocky' though. This is an excellent place to download free fonts: http://www.fontfreak.com/index3.htm
Think like a client when putting it together. You know, one that doesn't know crap about art, etc.

CaliLivChick · 08-12-2006, 07:37 PM

Alrighty, I'm working on getting a new font, and working on figuring out how to make it more professional looking, but I have done some upgrades to it... made the links go to smaller pages that just fit the artwork, and put my contact info (linked) along the bottom of every page... thoughts?

genuinegirly · 08-12-2006, 08:36 PM

fun work!

What is your focus? is it graphic design? or general art? art teaching? It's difficult to tell from your website, until one views your resume.

I do like the layout. No matter what these folks say, I really like your font. I like your general style. It's the subject matter that I would refine =)

Definitely a great start.

CaliLivChick · 09-11-2006, 09:19 AM

Figured I would let everyone know (if they aren't in chat or in Moe's) that I got a job! I'm designing ads for the Perfect Wedding Guide, and loving it! However, I am still taking critiques on my portfolio (got your e-mail, Sage), and your input is appreciated, but my available time to work on it is now diminished, so any suggestions will be implemented at a later time. =) Thanks for all your input!

SugahBritches · 09-12-2006, 06:54 PM

Heh. Rod Stewart. Love it.

Those are great Cali girl. I won't comment much since I've not done really any commerical type of stuff and no nothing about it. Looks good to me.

CaliLivChick · 09-13-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SugahBritches

Heh. Rod Stewart. Love it.

Those are great Cali girl. I won't comment much since I've not done really any commerical type of stuff and no nothing about it. Looks good to me.

*wanders around, lost... Rod Stewart? =)

rockogre · 09-13-2006, 11:27 AM

I like your oils. I especially like "Loneliness".

08-02-2006, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
CaliLivChick In Transition Location: Sanford, FL (between Daytona and Orlando)	CaliLivChick's Portfolio Alrighty, I'm partially out in the job market again, and wanted to get some opinions of my portfolio site. I've attached some pieces here, but to get the full impact, please go to: CaliLivChick's Portfolio (PM me for the link). I've done the entire site myself, contents, layout, everything. Oh, and my current avatar is one of my pieces as well. =) Would love some constructive criticism, as it's been awhile since I've done design work full time. Thanks in advance! Edit: changed the last photo to a larger size. Thanks NG. =) __________________ Don't trust anything that can bleed for a week and not die. Oh wait, that's me... nevermind... you can trust me. Last edited by CaliLivChick; 01-15-2007 at 05:06 PM..

08-02-2006, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Nice work. But the card pic's too small to really see. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

08-05-2006, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	What you could do is have two sites, one for the more personal art work and another strictly for commercial work/ portfolio things. I agree that the font could be a bit bolder or at least stand out more. It doesn't have to be 'blocky' though. This is an excellent place to download free fonts: http://www.fontfreak.com/index3.htm Think like a client when putting it together. You know, one that doesn't know crap about art, etc. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

08-12-2006, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
CaliLivChick In Transition Location: Sanford, FL (between Daytona and Orlando)	Alrighty, I'm working on getting a new font, and working on figuring out how to make it more professional looking, but I have done some upgrades to it... made the links go to smaller pages that just fit the artwork, and put my contact info (linked) along the bottom of every page... thoughts? __________________ Don't trust anything that can bleed for a week and not die. Oh wait, that's me... nevermind... you can trust me.

08-12-2006, 08:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	fun work! What is your focus? is it graphic design? or general art? art teaching? It's difficult to tell from your website, until one views your resume. I do like the layout. No matter what these folks say, I really like your font. I like your general style. It's the subject matter that I would refine =) Definitely a great start. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

08-02-2006, 08:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	Nice stuff on your web-site. However, I would definitely change the font you use on the opening page. Whilst flowing scripts are very common on "personal" webpages, you don't often see them on professional websites. I like your ceramics. What kind of work are you looking for? If commercial, then you might want to emphasize that portion of your portfolio on your site. Mr Mephisto

09-11-2006, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
CaliLivChick In Transition Location: Sanford, FL (between Daytona and Orlando)	Figured I would let everyone know (if they aren't in chat or in Moe's) that I got a job! I'm designing ads for the Perfect Wedding Guide, and loving it! However, I am still taking critiques on my portfolio (got your e-mail, Sage), and your input is appreciated, but my available time to work on it is now diminished, so any suggestions will be implemented at a later time. =) Thanks for all your input! __________________ Don't trust anything that can bleed for a week and not die. Oh wait, that's me... nevermind... you can trust me.

09-12-2006, 06:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
SugahBritches Insane	Heh. Rod Stewart. Love it. Those are great Cali girl. I won't comment much since I've not done really any commerical type of stuff and no nothing about it. Looks good to me.

09-13-2006, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
rockogre I aim to misbehave! Location: SW Oklahoma	I like your oils. I especially like "Loneliness". __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom