We have a few graphic artist and design artists here, and we might get even more with the time that goes. But right now we are going to make a little thread! In this thread I will make some recommendations on how you should present your work in the forums. If its either a web design or a forum signature, its all the same! Basicly, what you will need to do is just to follow this thread, but I am not saying you have too do it as I recommend, I only recommend you doing it so it will be easier for the rest of the community.
Making The Thread!
Ofcourse you need to make a thread for your work first, now the very first thing you should do is to make the Thread name. Now this name can be many things, but I should be something that tells what the thread is about and in this case its your work. So you should tell what type of work it is and what type of feedback you want, bellow are 2 examples.
Art Flow | Web Design | Rate
Shadow | Signature | Want Feedback!
The form that I used here is called Artwork name | Artwork type | Message and it tells the community quickly what you have named your work, what type of work it is and you can add a personal, yet tiny message to it as well.
Setting Up The Thread
The most important thing after a good title is the setup you use in a thread, and for a thread that is to present your work, then your work should be at the top so its the first the reader sees when he/she enters the thread. After that should be followed by a message from you if you want. In this message you can tell something about your work, if you like it or not etc.
Well after that you should add a few of the resources used to make the artwork. For example, lets say you made a signature, if you did you should post the original stock and render used if you used any of those. If you didn't then you shouldn't simply post anything, however you should notify the reader if you made everything from scratch or not. Bellow in the spoiler you will find my example of a thread setup for presenting your work. You can copy me if you want or make your own adjustment if you like.
This is one of my latest signatures! I am quite happy with the outcome, I actually got the placement good this time around! I got so hype for DmC after playing the new demo that I just had to make something of it! So I choose Dante for this signature! ( Still I hate is new design )
So what do you think of my signature?
Original Render
Original Stock
Side Notes
If you make these sort of thread then its because you want to show-off your work and get some feedback on it, so don't ever get mad or argue if someone tells you that your work is bad and that you suck, just take the feedback and improve and prove yourself to the user that said you sucked by making something better!