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[Peanut]

The render is Phoenix (a.k.a Jean Grey) from The X-Men (can't remember where I got it from but it originally looked like this.)

I didn't use any custom brushes. It was all done with filters and gradient tools, and playing with blending and adjustment layers. Took me probably 2 or 3 hours.

I actually don't make sigs, so this is my first attempt. As you can see I haven't got any text on there, I was stuck for a good idea when it comes to text. Text has always been the bane of my existence!

[Hellraid]

background need loads of work

[SupermanFTM]

The backround could be a bit more filled, but I don't think it really needs that much work. Add text, and it will make a great sig, nice render, nice blending, nice backround. Very nice for your first attempt

[Justin]

Looks good. Been looking for this render too >_>

Anyway. It does look kinda incompleted. Try to either put the render in the middle. Or incorporate the background more into the render. Such as adding an aura from her.

[Peanut]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm a minimalist by nature, hence the 'simplified' background. I've always like a clear cut point of focus - which of course in this image is the render.

My graphical work has always been clean-cut and understated. I did manage to achieve high-distinctions for all of my work and win awards for my designs when I was at university. But then as I said - signatures aren't really my expertise, so it's an area I'm learning about.

It seems less-isn't-more when it comes to signatures - suppose, I'll have to grin and bear it

An aura emanating from Phoenix is an interesting concept. Might take a look at that if I get the motivation to go back over this piece. Still can't seem to get the text right. I don't know if I'm having troubles with typeface, position, all of the above, or something completely different.