I have always been more keen to simple designs for the designers portfolio, your trying to attract attention to sites you’ve created for other people, while under a budget, time constraints, etc.
As for the site, I am not to thrilled with the background either; however, i noticed you had some glow around your logo, i would put some on the bottom of your navigation as well to break up the edge of it a little. Finish it up and let me know then :P.
