Sunday, January 29, 2012

Redesign

As a child, I was considered something of an artistic prodigy.  I used to take classes at the Corcoran with college students who were twice my size (I was eight at the time).  And although I no longer paint and draw, I can still sew anything, learn how to make almost anything if given a chance.  But, my excellent hand-to-eye coordination does not extend to that thing we call the Interwebs.  I don't know code.  I don't have lots of snazzy voice files and images with which to fancy up my website.  So, when I decided it was time to revise "www.jehannedubrow.com," there wasn't a lot that I could bring to the table...um, I mean laptop.

I gave the website a makeover in honor of Red Army Red, whose publication is now less than a year away.  It also seemed time.  So many of my poets friends have sites that reflect their personalities:  quirky, soft, loud, retro.  If nothing else, mine at least needed some coolification, a little streamlining.  I don't know if the site is any more Jehanne than it was before--ideally, my website would need a mid century vibe, some images evoking Panton or Eames.  But at least it's prettier now, easier to navigate. And it's red, which seems like a good beginning for Red Army Red.  So, go check me out here.  And if anyone out there is a fantastic (read:  both good and cheap) photographer, I desperately need a new headshot that will make me look like the best, poet-iest version of myself.



  

2 comments:

Sandra said...

The new site looks FABULOUS (so says a fellow lover of the red & black palette). I know how harrowing redesigns can be. Awesome job~

Professor Santamaria said...

I also really like how this new website looks. Also, HTML--whatever. I know a very wee bit. If I could teach myself how to make a quilt like some people...well, now that would be something! Also, I have to get rid of this stupid "Professor Santamaria" moniker...