what icon should i use for an:
"about" link?
"portfolio" link?
and a "contact" link?

I just want icons that one can look at and instantly know what it's for.

thanks,

carterdea

You can use anything you want but I would suggest looking at some icon sites such as http://www.icongalore.com/ for ideas

If you mean graphic images, don't use icons by themselves. If you must use icons, use them in conjunction with text so that people can figure out what they're supposed to be. Yes, it takes up more real estate on your page, but that's a sacrifice you should be willing to make.

Having said that, icons I'd use.

Contact: email
Portfolio: art brush
About Us: daaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh? I got nothin'.

yeah, i like that idea. I am gonna have icons with text on the rollover. Thanks so much for your suggestions!

Keep em coming