Making a new thread, since it'll get more attention that way. I'm in order to make a fantastic SotW entry. So, this tag is practice before getting on with the real deal.
That be some sexy smudging right there Chev :3. As I already told you, I don't like the cut off towards the left. I can't put my finger on it but it just looks so odd imo. I agree with Valium about the text. The way the text is positioned at the moment just distracts the eye and pulls it away from the focal point.
I like what you have going on here for the most part. The left is very nice, save the text( Font's+ positioning need work). Now on the right, just brush a little bit with a gray/off white color and create some nice settings for your smudge tool and go at it. Good start though.