Client.
This website design showcases the talents, and art gallery of oil paintings of North Georgia artist, Doris Skelton Lord.
Assessment.
Doris, Misty Lord Griffin’s mother, desired an online digital portfolio of her oil paintings using a vivid color palette that compliments but do not overpower her artwork. In addition, Doris wanted to share her life’s stories of growing up in North Georgia with others. The blog captures the reader’s attention to these country tales. The Weebly Basic web builder offers a professional look for this simple site. Hosting is provided by Bluehost.
Improvement.
The art gallery includes options for viewing the paintings in full through the use of a Lightbox. Ms. Lord, in her 80s, continues to paint. The website is frequently updated with new paintings as they become available as well as writings of her experiences.
Must Haves.
The website demonstrates simple requirements – easy navigation, portfolio gallery, colorful overall feel, and an easy to read blog page format.
Development.
Weebly offers SEO options for the best search engine results. Google analytics and search console offer an insight into the website usage from visitors. Links to social media allow for Ms. Lord to share her recent paintings and stories with friends and contacts. The optimized images allow for fast loading times.
Maintenance at the client’s request is performed by Southernfolks Designs.
Take Aways.
Don’t forget the importance of choosing appropriate fonts.
Provide an easy-to-read appearance of the website’s content/text. Rule of thumb, use only 2 complimentary font choices if possible on the site, san-serif for headings and serif for page text.
