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Originally Posted by Cédric H.
I would suggest adding a big button at the end of your "about me" and "why do I need a map" text that directs the viewer to your portfolio, and one that directs to a method of contacting you, since you've created a call to action but someone has to scroll back up and find the 'portfolio' or 'commission' button to discover your art or how to contact you. You could even shift everything that's on the portfolio page to your main page above or below the call to action on the front, since your sample collection is relatively small I think you could definitely get away with presenting the art on the front page. The comprehensive contact page with information to provide is a great touch, so I'd probably just make it a clear linky button that says 'commission me' after the call to action and one that says 'view portfolio', basically replicating the top navigation underneath as well.
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