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Just Whistle (editted...again!!!!), critique/suggestions wanted
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post Feb 25 2006, 10:03 PM
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I'm in the process of designing another site layout for myself, and so far, here is the snapshot of what I've come up with:

original image

first version:(thumbed)
[thumbw]http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6134/cbgraphicpreview3du.jpg[/thumbw]

I've editted it per your replies.
Second Version...editted 1:
[thumbw]http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7665/cbgraphicpreview3bf.jpg[/thumbw]

Third (and final?) version... editted 2:
[thumbw]http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/738/cbgraphicpreview1ow.jpg[/thumbw]

I need to do some black/dark accenting work behind her, but the brushes I have just aren't working for the design. I use PSP7, so any help here would be greatly appreciated.

Or do I need any accenting? Or do I need to add/subtract something from the design? I'm really welcoming critique!
 
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post Feb 25 2006, 10:11 PM
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Rachael!
I haven't seen you in so long!
I think it looks pretty good. But I don't like the grids. And the bakground is pretty simple =\
Well hope that helps!
 
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post Feb 26 2006, 05:29 PM
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That toke me hecka long to load.
Lol.
I don`t like the font that says "If you need me.."
The background is a bit plain..the grids don`t match.
I think it looks alright.
 
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post Feb 26 2006, 05:33 PM
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I don't like how she's so colourful and then the background is so bleh. Maybe make it a blue or pink, it might not look good like that either though. I like the font for Just Whistle.. the other font is okay. The brush behind her and behind the font doesn't match with the grids.
 
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post Feb 26 2006, 05:35 PM
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Hiya rachel, I think its ok. Your not using photoshop, right?
 
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post Feb 26 2006, 06:08 PM
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QUOTE(ranniel @ Feb 26 2006, 5:35 PM) *
Hiya rachel, I think its ok. Your not using photoshop, right?


I use Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7.

As for everything else... I think I'm going to get rid of the grids and play down her color or something... heck I don't know.
 
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post Feb 26 2006, 06:27 PM
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yes, better use of color. the tan is boring compared to the artsyful picture haha i dunno, juss think of sum pictures or outlines or patterns/textures you could add. like maybe soft silhouettes of random birds in the corner of the text? idk lol
 
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post Feb 27 2006, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(ilauqh @ Feb 26 2006, 5:33 PM) *
I don't like how she's so colourful and then the background is so bleh. Maybe make it a blue or pink, it might not look good like that either though. I like the font for Just Whistle.. the other font is okay. The brush behind her and behind the font doesn't match with the grids.

i kind of agreeabout the grid brush not gonig well with the brush behind her. but other than that i really like it.i like the colors too.
 
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post Feb 27 2006, 07:33 PM
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Maybe that is what's bugging you - the contrast between the coloring on the girl and the background. I love the dark pink you used (towards the hem of her skirt), maybe try something closer to that hue (but a bit lighter since it's a background)?

It looks lovely, by the way.
 
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post Feb 27 2006, 07:40 PM
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hm..well maybe to balance with the colors of her..u can add some flowers in the bg w/ the same colors..so the bg isnt that plain and also to kinda blend her in w/ everything else
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 04:47 PM
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I love your style, and I love the images you use. Wonderful.
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 06:44 PM
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Okay, check out version 2 - what do you think? I ditched the grung background and grids.
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 06:54 PM
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Ooo, I like it much better. Well done. =)
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 07:33 PM
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I love love the 2nd one. The color is a lot better, but the first font is a bit plain && I love the flower growth at the right. :]
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 07:48 PM
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oooo i throb.gif the second one!
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 08:04 PM
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the second one is the way to go. happy.gif
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 08:06 PM
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alright, I've emerged with what I think will be the final version... it's gonna take a while to code... argh.
 
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post Feb 28 2006, 08:07 PM
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It's ok, I'm sure it'll be the bomb when your done
 
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post Mar 1 2006, 02:20 PM
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I love what it's shaped up to be. You do some amazing work. Are you planning on submitting as a cB skin?
 
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post Mar 1 2006, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(islandgirl4eva @ Mar 1 2006, 2:20 PM) *
I love what it's shaped up to be. You do some amazing work. Are you planning on submitting as a cB skin?


No - I am going to use this for my personal site I think - I'm still debating whether or not to submit my current one once I"m through with it.
 
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post Mar 1 2006, 04:40 PM
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I like this version so much better than when I commented on the first. Great job!
 
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post Mar 1 2006, 05:54 PM
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Version two looks even better! I like the brushes behind the girl, and the brushes on top of the navigation side bar, and the music player also. This is great Rachael. I can't wait to see it when you put it up.
 
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post Mar 1 2006, 06:46 PM
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thanks biggrin.gif Just for you guys to know - it's Amano's version of Summoner Yuna from Final Fantasy X... I just posted the original picture.
 
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