graphic design portfolio question

[bcfan]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a site that can provide a base for a beginner graphic designer... what should be in a portfolio. and provide websites for the top/well known/impressive graphic designers. or a forum/message board that is dedicated to graphic design.

Thanks,

[SlowRoasted]

If you google any of what you just said you will find a lot of good stuff;)

[theflash]

I agree just google it, but for beginner I still suggest you first understand some fundamentals to start with, color theory, typography etc..

[ApixDesigns]

take art class. it teaches u alot about colours, bordering, shading, typography etc../.

[alpha2005]

Try to buy a good software like photoshop and play with it.

[hybrid101]

check the award sites, like thefwa.com:)

[jerryj]

Recently I checked this site a couple of times:

http://www.misspato.com/