i'm stuck, help? Options

[shawtiegotem]

layout : http://i38.tinypic.com/2eb62xh.png

really, this is my first ever layout,
and i'm stuck on what to do, i don't want it
to be boring, and i want it to be clean.
for some reason, i'm not happy with the way it looks.
idk?maybe i need some feedback on how can i make it
look better. so please help me
the left spot, is where my picture will go,
the right is the about me.

[manny-the-dino]

Moved to Showcase Booth


Honestly, I'd take out the paint brushes and that image up top. It seems really random and doesn't go with the rest of your layout. I'd also try to make the gradient on your text at the top more subtle because the changes in shades are too obvious. And the thing I circled in red bothers me. I think it would look better if you moved the arrow up so the transition isn't so... sharp/sudden. Other than that, it doesn't look that bad.

[creole]

The whole navigation and the fonts for the navigation should look more simple yet stylish.


Also, the gradient text looks too tacky, and that pink&white paint splatter has got to go.

[shawtiegotem]

http://i38.tinypic.com/2iudy0l.png

i took the gradient off the content, and the text,
and made the navigation more even.

&&the picture isn't mine, i found it on the web.
but i really like it so i'm gonna keep that on.

thanx for the tip christy.

anymore help?

[manny-the-dino]

I agree with Mike on your edits. Your theme isn't tying in together.

[shawtiegotem]

http://i37.tinypic.com/kevpt0.png

oook. so i changed the texture.
i'm not sure if it works, what you think?
also, i put the design in the banner part.


and also, if you still agree on changing the content corners, then i will.
you think i should change the navigation look? or you think it looks okay like that?

any more feedback?

[jiyong]

The smoothness of the gradients don't match with the textures in your header. The drop shadows on the content boxes are way too strong - they overpower the bottom half of the layout. I'd say the second screenshot is an improvement from the first, but you still need to do some work to tie everything together.

[shawtiegotem]

The smoothness of the gradients don't match with the textures in your header.

so lighten it up? or?

[Mikeplyts]

so lighten it up? or?

no, don't lighten, just give it more of that roughish texture you have on the banner.

[shawtiegotem]

ok wut about the new texture? does it look good with the layout?

[shawtiegotem]

thanks, i'll start over,
i have a new idea anyways.
and i love layouts with
thought bubbles/speech, so i was trying to
attempt it. thanx honey! =]
you can also close this.