Know-How Exchange : Website Critique

Michael,

I like the idea, but it's way too dark for me. If you're going with a dark background, use a white font.

Michael

Hi, why is the "about us" page the welcome page?
I think Architectural Illustration, Fine Art and Sketch Book links should be in a more visible and prominent space. I had to scroll the page to found the navigation bar, check that the navigation be recheable at the first screen.

If you want people see the portfolio you have to show it up.
It is a merchandising consideration. Consider a bigger visual, something eye-catchy that have the power to compell and engage visitors to see more and more. How about a slider, or random portfolio images at the home page? Letting the images sell will be more effective that the about us section do that job. Visitors will know there is a great proffesional behind when they see the portfolio. Let people choose to know deeper about the author, not force them to do it at the welcome page.

Considering colors I agree with you using brown, it communicates credibility, solidity, strength and maturity, but I would also recommend you to add some white color, it will add to the message sensibility to the colors, a feeling of positive infinite. The way a draw impact definitively rely on the canvas used, right? See why so many ilustrations are elaborated from a white canvas: The final result is brighter.