Question for all the layout makers and banner opinions wanted.

Where is a good place to get patterns for the backgrounds? I usually just use black for the background so I have no idea where to look. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I'd also like some opinions on two banners. I've made two banners for a story and I'd like some other opinions.

Banner 1:
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I prefer this one because of all the color and texture. I also like the font and effect on the story title.

Banner 2:
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This was actually the first banner I made for this story and I made it a few weeks ago. I was really happy with it when I made it but now I'm just sorta blah about it.

I know neither of them are that good but I'm still trying to figure out gimp. It turns out that if you only use it once every six months its pretty hard to make any headway when it comes to figuring it out.

Thanks for reading this and thanks for your help!
March 31st, 2013 at 07:23am