Website Implementation

I have created one of each of the websites I have researched; a portfolio site (running on Cargo), a blog (running on Tumblr) and an illustration page on Facebook. Check it!

 http://cargocollective.com/charmainemcdonough

I use my Cargo site as a professional space to show my best work. I have not included any sketchbook images, development or anything but I have included a link on there to my blog so that if a client was interested more in how I work then they could see my stuff in a more casual way. This site is primarily for potential clients and I have tried to keep my images cohesive too so that when someone visits my website they know who I am as an illustrator and what they would get if they hired me.

I have recently changed my Cargo website, the banner and layout in particular, so that it compliments my artwork better. I have used the same colour scheme as a lot of my other self promo material and tried to incorporate some of the other aspects of my work/style such as the typography and patterns. 

http://www.facebook.com/charmainemcdonoughillustration

My Facebook illustration page is quite simple but I use it quite a lot. Its great for sharing artwork I am working on and getting some opinions. My work is shared between friends mostly but then other people can see it as it gets shared more. It has been surprising to see how far my work can get on a social media site and I was recently contacted about a commission through Facebook so I am definitely glad that I created the page!

http://charmainetheillustrator.tumblr.co.uk

I am really fond of my Tumblr page. I share all sorts on there, my finished work, my sketchbook images and my inspiration. Like Facebook, when things get ‘shared’ on Tumblr, they spread fast, reaching lots of people. Tumblr is also a great way of finding other artists and seeing what they are up to and what inspires them. The ability to ‘follow’ people is good too because you can keep up to date with what other illustrators are up to and with other things happening in the broader illustration community.

So, since writing this i have updated my Tumblr page...again! The pumpkins, although cool, have been on there for ages and i just feel that all of the work i have been producing doesn't really fit in with how my blog is looking. Now it looks like this...

I think it looks much better now but still needs some work. The patterns may be a little too 'in your face' and i need to get my own typography on there for the title.