Ares

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no curves

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/6784/sig13927fe.gif

curves layer

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/4305/sig13935mx.gif

def with the curves layer, i think so at least. but a little to plain for me. not your best, but of course, not your worst :P

maybe a little more contrast in the bg. not toooo much, but some.

k thk ill try that :D i think im gonna mess around w/ the render some too. Anyone else?

yea the curves one is more appealing i think. not bad, not the best.
dont like the lines too much on the side. and maybe try some different fonts

haha ares was my old name :P

I'd say first one for me, doesn't hurt my eyes as much. Maybe put some black brushing in the background or something to give it flavor, other than that nice job.