The Web Design Mind makes the content the priority. The artwork compliments the content and directs the visitor to it, but it does not overwhelm it. Effective website design is dedicated to getting people the information they want in a simple way, rather than trying to distract them with cool effects. We recommend starting off with training from a professional web designer, or at least hiring a professional web designer to create template pages for your website. Because when you get to the heart of it, the web is really not about art.
Website design is about providing information and making money.
The most successful web sites may not look all that visually stunning for an artist's portfolio, but it is not a website designer's job to create a stunning portfolio. It is a website designer's job to create an effective website design for your target audience.