by Nick Peter Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:02 am
Yeah, that's still really small. You're supposed to be showcasing your work, and your portfolio page should be an example of that. I'd suggest you make it a larger area for your content, so that whoever goes on can see that they're meant to look at the work, not the website.
Have you considered going lighter? Like white's, subtle greys, a little bit of grain? You could still keep that shadow in. Dark designs can be somewhat intimidating, especially if the person is unfamiliar with your style.