Change Logs

* Exhibition Page

Improve design by changing layout of images.
Added glass door effect.

* Artworks

Added a new literature piece called "Fate".
Improved design of existing literature by adding a fade. This is to make text more readable.

* Change Logs Page
Improved structure of updates to make it more accessible for text-to-speech users.
Removed images as Wix is restrictive in how they can appear in the change log. It took away accessibility.

* Exhibition Page

- Removed full-screen mode
- Allowed expand mode
- Allowed image magnification (150%)
- Added links to help the user "go back" after clicking on a photo (Wix prevents me from designing it in a way that is cleaner)
- Updated SEO slugs
- Added and improved labels on each artwork, literature piece and photograph
- Updated artwork names to reflect the username of the person receiving them
- Added new artwork: Zura's Red Panda

* Services Page
- Released current work in progress, making it no longer hidden

* Mobile Updates
- Fixed the services page and the header

In the middle of the night, it occurred to me. 'I removed the ripple effect, why not attempt to make this version an SVG?'. I spent the entire day attempting to make it possible! I was extremely close. The goal is that it needed to be 250kb or under. I did the best I can with all the variables available to me. The closest I could get to was between 300-900kb. I gave up.

And then ... a light bulb moment! I found a way to convert it! I gain an SVG and the artistic style I was hoping for! I solved my greatest challenge. If I was unable to create my own logo, I wouldn't deem myself worthy or skilled enough. It took several months and in the end, I did it.

It was tested for a business card and it is wonderful. This time - I have made sure to protect the files. I am proud of myself and the experimentations conducted.

All Pages:

- Jellyfish background as returned. It has been edited and improved upon. The setting is also an improvement! We are now using the tile effect.
- Improved header design
- Experimented with new hue colour for the theme by using a bluer shade. It was found no changes are needed.

About:
- Improved design

Services Page:
- Created a duplicate version. I am improving on the design significantly as well as the structure of the page. The current version does not show these changes, as it is still in development.

Exhibition:

- All artworks have been reuploaded with a signature (excluding videos)
- "Poetry" renamed to "Literature"
- Repaired design of a poem in "Literature"


SEO:
- Improvements made. Specifically updated "homepage"
- Added a social media image
- URL slugs updated

Misc:
- Logo has been repaired after finding missing pixels (yes, even being a single pixel off I can identify. at least I hope so)
- Tested fonts. Cinzel will remain, Tenor Sans will not be used.
- Fixed "change log" background
- Fixed mobile design
- Fixed the return button in the exhibition

The logo was tested on a business card size. It looks wonderful! It is the official version, until I can figure out how to overcome the impossible. I have had no way to create the look I hope for. Unfortunately, it will remain in a photographic state. All attempts to filter, render or manipulate the image have failed.

A perspective analysis was conducted. It was to ensure everything made sense, regarding light and size between sections.

After several days of testing, it was deemed impossible to turn the png into a vector. The amount of data present in the image was too much, it crashes the software. Even if it was possible, the .SVG file would be too big. In saying that, the ocean ripple effect was removed. It was identified that it caused a blur effect that was unintended. Perhaps a simple design is better.

I identified a problem. I used settings that made the file too powerful. I had to nerf it and identify a safe ratio to reduce the file size. It was too big, it would break every application attempting to interact with it. Imagine that?

I experiment with an ocean ripple effect.

I added a floral pattern!

I found it extremely difficult to solve my ice cream cone problem. I found a way. I altered the neck.

I have spent days attempting to create a design. I saw an optical illusion. It made it look like there the caracal was an ice cream cone with a chocolate. Once I saw it, I could no longer unsee it. I didn't know how to fix it.

All of the tools available to me, I identified the perfect number. It creates the look I am hoping to achieve. The first filter is applied.

After 2 days of attempting to recreate the logo, it was deemed impossible. There were 5 variables and the output is dependent on each one being met. I did my best and came as close as I could. It was not enough.

Despite that! I will attempt to create a version 2.0. To improve on perfection! My mad scientist era begins.

My logo experimentation begins. I accidentally created perfection! The problem is, I don't remember how I did it. I need to reverse engineer what I did. Perhaps I will create something better in the end? This photo is the only known recorded version. I did not handle the files well.

* Feedback Page

Removed and merged with "Contact Page". Plan to add a "What are you contacting about" section and including a 'Feedback' option.

* Site Policies Page

Removed and merged with "Terms of Service". The purpose of this is to contain all information about conditions and privacy on a single page. Page is also renamed to "Legal". This is a more appropriate name, as it merges privacy information and Terms of Service.

* Quotes Page
No longer a drop down menu under "Commissions". It is now its own link in the header menu.

* Change Log Page
Fixed header link. It was accidentally broken and would take the user to an error 404 page.

* Misc
Database has been constructed. It is being double checked to make sure that it is accurate as possible. Occasionally, removed brush packs are still listed unintentionally and are removed. A design has also been made to showcase a sample of each brush set I have available.

* Services Page
Improved design

* Fees Page
Renamed to "Quotes"

* Finishes & Brushes Page
Page created, started constructing a database. It is a spreadsheet including all my Photoshop brush names, the amount of brushes and a sample of what they look like. The purpose of this is to catalogue what resources I have available as there are over 6,100 brushes and over 100 types. This will also help with transparency to show the amount of work that goes into my artworks.

* All Pages
Changed background colour when opening a photo in an expanded or full screen mode.

* Services Page
Improved design, improved wording, added discount, changed and improved icons, added "Tools" box to indicate how many brushes and actions I have access to, added photos to "Before And After" section, added alternative text, fixed design for mobile users

* Fees
Created a "Fees" page

* Services Page

Added more information to the transparency statement
Added a 'Before And After' section
Added a 'How do photo manipulations work' section
Added a 'Free Bonuses' section
Improved design
Fixed design errors for the mobile version

* Header Menu

Improved design for mobile
Improved accessibility for mobile

* Change Log Page
Redesigned how information is presented
Added a longer bar strip

* Misc
Read and reflected on consumer law
Added "coming soon" text to "Feedback" page, "Contact" page and "Site Policies" Page.

* Services Page
Improved transparency statement on "Services" page.

* Misc
Fixed "Shop" page issue