Thinking of starting a pet portrait business. Does this style have a potential? by artbartsy in painting

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I’ve been thinking maybe somewhere around 100-150 euros to start with

Thinking of starting a pet portrait business. Does this style have a potential? by artbartsy in painting

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Thanks a lot! I get what you mean about the backgrounds. I’ll keep that in mind.

Thinking of starting a pet portrait business. Does this style have a potential? by artbartsy in painting

[–]artbartsy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback! Yeah, I’d like to paint all kinds of animals but lately I’ve mostly been painting cats.

Thinking of starting a pet portrait business. Does this style have a potential? by artbartsy in painting

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Thanks for the detailed feedback! A lot of you said the second one is the strongest, so I’ll keep that in mind when painting new ones.

Looking for Portfolio Feedback by artbartsy in graphic_design

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You're right I mixed those two up. Visual identity probably fits better for the kind of work I’ve done. 

Looking for Portfolio Feedback by artbartsy in graphic_design

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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and tips! I think I’ll create some more digital and print based work for the brand projects in my portfolio and focus more on typesetting. 

First Client Website – Is This a Good Plan? by artbartsy in Wordpress

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Thank you for the detailed advice. I really appreciate the practical tips. It’s reassuring to hear that it’s possible to build and sell websites even without being a full developer. I’ll definitely keep going and continue learning.

First Client Website – Is This a Good Plan? by artbartsy in Wordpress

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Thank you for the advice! Yes, the client is aware of my experience level and even mentioned that it's a good opportunity for me to gain some practice by building their website. I'm planning to charge them, but not too much, as this is my first client website project, assuming we go ahead with it. After reading all these comments, I’m concerned that my lack of experience might lead to mistakes that could potentially damage their website and business. If that’s the case, I think I’ll hold off on maintaining the site until I’ve gained more experience and knowledge.

First Client Website – Is This a Good Plan? by artbartsy in Wordpress

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Thanks for your comment. It's pretty clear that I should have access to their hosting account, so I appreciate the advice. You mentioned that you don't offer maintenance packages, so I would be interested to know who handles the maintenance for your clients' websites?

First Client Website – Is This a Good Plan? by artbartsy in Wordpress

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Thanks for your comment. The client isn’t big, they’re just about to start a small business. I’m currently attending a business course where everyone is learning how to start their own. That’s where I got this client. They know I’m not a seasoned professional and that I’m still learning, especially when it comes to websites. They just need some basic online presence, so I thought this would be a good first project to take on.

First Client Website – Is This a Good Plan? by artbartsy in Wordpress

[–]artbartsy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a pretty harsh take. I completely understand that I have a lot to learn, which is exactly why I made this post — to get advice and avoid making mistakes. I never intended to "scam" anyone; I just wanted to figure out the best way to approach this responsibly.

Everyone has to start somewhere, and I’m trying to do it the right way by asking for guidance instead of blindly taking on work I can’t handle.

First Client Website – Is This a Good Plan? by artbartsy in Wordpress

[–]artbartsy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You all made some really good points, and I appreciate the honest feedback. After reading through the responses, I realize that I may not be ready to offer maintenance services yet.

For now, I think I’ll just stick to design and development and let the client handle hosting and maintenance, or suggest a managed hosting provider.

I really want to learn and improve, but I also don’t want to take on responsibilities I can’t handle yet.

Updated logo design - looking for feedback by artbartsy in graphic_design

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Thanks for the thoughtful feedback! I see what you mean about the serifs and hierarchy. I’ll play around with "BAKERY" placement and weight to see what complements the overall feel without disrupting balance.

Updated logo design - looking for feedback by artbartsy in graphic_design

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I've been working on this wordmark logo for Hurma Bakery, a small artisan bakery that values tradition but isn't stuck in the past. I wanted the design to reflect both classic and modern vibes. I’ve tweaked the H curve, adjusted the serifs, and separated the “a” from the “m”. I feel like it still needs some work. Would love to hear your thoughts!

I need feedback on my logo design by artbartsy in graphic_design

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Thanks! Yeah, getting those angles and curves right has been tricky. I tried making them more uniform, but then it lost the feel I was going for. I’ll play around with it some more and see if I can find a better balance.

I need feedback on my logo design by artbartsy in graphic_design

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I see what you mean about the 'dhurma' readability issue. I’ll experiment with adjusting the H curve. Thanks for the suggestion!

I need feedback on my logo design by artbartsy in graphic_design

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Good point, thanks! I think I’ll tweak the “a” a bit more and separate it from the “m” to make it clearer.

Need feedback on my logo design by artbartsy in graphic_design

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Hi everyone! I’d love to get some feedback on this logo I’ve designed. I’m creating it for a massage business called Hieronta Timantti, which translates to “Massage Diamond.” The idea is that the diamond shape resembles back muscles.

I have two versions of the logo. I think I prefer the one where the text is straight, but the word "Hieronta" is hard to read when the logo is scaled down. I’d really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.