After many months of planning, and much trial and error, I was finally able to release a new version of my website and push it up "live" for all the world to see. Even though the site is still very much a work-in-progress, especially when it comes to writing content, all of the essential elements are finally there.
One thing that was particularly challenging, at least for me, was being able to integrate my sketches with my artwork, and my artwork with the related sketches. People tend to be very curious as to the overall process of creating a work of art, and the sketchbook allows one to see the different stages that a given piece takes on its way to completion.
I also needed to find a way for people to view each piece of art according to its different purchasing options. whether in the form of an original, print, greeting card, or postcard. If it is one thing that I have learned from 30 years of website and graphic design, is that this website will continue to morph and change as I discover how to communicate with my audience and satisfy their individual needs and interests.
Yours in inspiration,
Michael Weaver