diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 2f17caf..7502603 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="soft"
       contentWidth="small"
       sizing="mediumLargeSizeMediumTitles"
-      background="noise"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="subtle-shadow"
       primaryButtonStyle="primary-glow"
       secondaryButtonStyle="solid"
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         <HeroBillboardRotatedCarousel
           title="Contemporary Artist"
           description="Explore my artistic journey through paintings, photography, and exhibitions showcasing creative vision and technical mastery"
-          background={{ variant: "noise" }}
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
           tag="Featured Artist"
           tagIcon={Palette}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -56,19 +56,19 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
               id: "carousel-1",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/girl-posing-studio-side-view_23-2149596283.jpg",              imageAlt: "Artist portrait in studio"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-2",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/watercolor-abstract-shapes-covers-collection_23-2149079899.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Contemporary artwork one"
+              id: "carousel-2",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/watercolor-abstract-shapes-covers-collection_23-2149079899.jpg",              imageAlt: "Contemporary artwork one"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-3",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/concept-marine-stratification_23-2148227202.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Contemporary artwork two"
+              id: "carousel-3",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/concept-marine-stratification_23-2148227202.jpg",              imageAlt: "Contemporary artwork two"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-4",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/background-artwork-with-paint-brush-strokes_23-2147563111.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Contemporary artwork three"
+              id: "carousel-4",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/background-artwork-with-paint-brush-strokes_23-2147563111.jpg",              imageAlt: "Contemporary artwork three"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-5",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/boudoir-portrait-asian-woman_23-2148240047.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Fine art photography one"
+              id: "carousel-5",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/boudoir-portrait-asian-woman_23-2148240047.jpg",              imageAlt: "Fine art photography one"
             },
             {
-              id: "carousel-6",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-woman-sweater_1153-3091.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Fine art photography two"
+              id: "carousel-6",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-woman-sweater_1153-3091.jpg",              imageAlt: "Fine art photography two"
             }
           ]}
           autoPlay={true}
@@ -102,15 +102,15 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           products={[
             {
               id: "artwork-1",              brand: "Oil on Canvas",              name: "Reflections in Blue",              price: "$4,500",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "12",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/watercolor-abstract-shapes-covers-collection_23-2149079899.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Reflections in Blue painting"
+              reviewCount: "12",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/watercolor-abstract-shapes-covers-collection_23-2149079899.jpg",              imageAlt: "Reflections in Blue painting"
             },
             {
               id: "artwork-2",              brand: "Mixed Media",              name: "Urban Landscape",              price: "$3,800",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "8",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/concept-marine-stratification_23-2148227202.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Urban Landscape mixed media"
+              reviewCount: "8",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/concept-marine-stratification_23-2148227202.jpg",              imageAlt: "Urban Landscape mixed media"
             },
             {
               id: "artwork-3",              brand: "Acrylic & Gold Leaf",              name: "Golden Horizons",              price: "$5,200",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "15",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/background-artwork-with-paint-brush-strokes_23-2147563111.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Golden Horizons artwork"
+              reviewCount: "15",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-vector/background-artwork-with-paint-brush-strokes_23-2147563111.jpg",              imageAlt: "Golden Horizons artwork"
             }
           ]}
           ariaLabel="Artworks gallery section"
@@ -128,15 +128,15 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           products={[
             {
               id: "photo-1",              brand: "Fine Art Photography",              name: "Ethereal Moments",              price: "$1,800",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "10",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/boudoir-portrait-asian-woman_23-2148240047.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Ethereal Moments photograph"
+              reviewCount: "10",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/boudoir-portrait-asian-woman_23-2148240047.jpg",              imageAlt: "Ethereal Moments photograph"
             },
             {
               id: "photo-2",              brand: "Fine Art Photography",              name: "Nature's Poetry",              price: "$2,100",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "9",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-woman-sweater_1153-3091.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Nature's Poetry photograph"
+              reviewCount: "9",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-woman-sweater_1153-3091.jpg",              imageAlt: "Nature's Poetry photograph"
             },
             {
               id: "photo-3",              brand: "Fine Art Photography",              name: "Urban Silence",              price: "$1,950",              rating: 5,
-              reviewCount: "11",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/boudoir-portrait-asian-woman_23-2148240047.jpg?_wi=3",              imageAlt: "Urban Silence photograph"
+              reviewCount: "11",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/boudoir-portrait-asian-woman_23-2148240047.jpg",              imageAlt: "Urban Silence photograph"
             }
           ]}
           ariaLabel="Photography gallery section"
@@ -152,16 +152,16 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           animationType="slide-up"
           testimonials={[
             {
-              id: "exhibition-1",              name: "Contemporary Visions 2024",              role: "National Art Museum",              testimonial: "A stunning collection of contemporary works that challenge perception and inspire reflection. This exhibition showcases the artist's technical mastery and emotional depth across multiple mediums.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Contemporary Visions exhibition",              icon: Award
+              id: "exhibition-1",              name: "Contemporary Visions 2024",              role: "National Art Museum",              testimonial: "A stunning collection of contemporary works that challenge perception and inspire reflection. This exhibition showcases the artist's technical mastery and emotional depth across multiple mediums.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg",              imageAlt: "Contemporary Visions exhibition",              icon: Award
             },
             {
-              id: "exhibition-2",              name: "Emerge Gallery Show",              role: "Urban Contemporary Space",              testimonial: "A powerful presentation of mixed media and painting that demonstrates artistic evolution. Each piece tells a story of creative exploration and technical innovation.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Emerge Gallery exhibition",              icon: Star
+              id: "exhibition-2",              name: "Emerge Gallery Show",              role: "Urban Contemporary Space",              testimonial: "A powerful presentation of mixed media and painting that demonstrates artistic evolution. Each piece tells a story of creative exploration and technical innovation.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg",              imageAlt: "Emerge Gallery exhibition",              icon: Star
             },
             {
-              id: "exhibition-3",              name: "International Art Fair",              role: "European Contemporary Art Fair",              testimonial: "Featured artist presenting work to international collectors and curators. A milestone exhibition bringing contemporary vision to a global audience.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg?_wi=3",              imageAlt: "International Art Fair",              icon: Trophy
+              id: "exhibition-3",              name: "International Art Fair",              role: "European Contemporary Art Fair",              testimonial: "Featured artist presenting work to international collectors and curators. A milestone exhibition bringing contemporary vision to a global audience.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg",              imageAlt: "International Art Fair",              icon: Trophy
             },
             {
-              id: "exhibition-4",              name: "Solo Exhibition",              role: "Riverside Gallery",              testimonial: "A comprehensive retrospective showcasing fifteen years of artistic practice and evolution. This solo exhibition represents the pinnacle of creative expression.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg?_wi=4",              imageAlt: "Solo Exhibition",              icon: Heart
+              id: "exhibition-4",              name: "Solo Exhibition",              role: "Riverside Gallery",              testimonial: "A comprehensive retrospective showcasing fifteen years of artistic practice and evolution. This solo exhibition represents the pinnacle of creative expression.",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/joyful-artist-her-apprentice-applying-watercolor-paint-canvas_482257-118557.jpg",              imageAlt: "Solo Exhibition",              icon: Heart
             }
           ]}
           ariaLabel="Exhibitions section"
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           description="Interested in commissioning a custom piece or exploring collaboration opportunities? Reach out to discuss your vision."
           tagIcon={Mail}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
-          background={{ variant: "noise" }}
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
           useInvertedBackground={false}
           inputPlaceholder="your@email.com"
           buttonText="Send Inquiry"