Need some help

[Asura]

I've been working on this sig on and off playing with it from scratch. I've been using only default brushes and a render I cut out. I'm currently Mentally Constipated artist wise... Can anyone gimme some idea for this sig? Heres where I'm at

[Galazilron]

First of all, that's Tenchu, right? Next, some C&C. I like the "portal" in the background and i like the outside of the portal (the darker part) but i don't like them together. I also don't like how Tenchu (or whoever the fuck it is) is faded into the background. just keep messing with it man.

[Henry]

Thats pretty cool, definatley different then the norm.
Some cool things to try could be:
Add a dreamy effect inside the portal,
add a light source in the middle of his hands
maybe make the colors more bright/vibrant
I dont think it needs text, so dont get stuck on that.
Mess around with some adjustment layers

[Dr.Carnage]

I think the knife needs some spice, so here is somthing nice!
http://forums.realgfx.net/index.php?showtopic=3636

I really dont think the portal matches with Tenchu, but its a great cut out as far as i can see.

[Asura]

Well, I changed the style of the portal, its now more solid and liquid looking, but thats all I've done in the mean time... lol carnage thats pimp xD

[Galazilron]

i agree with carnage on the glint on the sword. i think (if done correctly) it'll be cool as hell. give it a shot and see how it looks!

[phantamines]

it looks like he is trying to break out of the portal (reminds me of Donnie Darko). glint, good idea. but i think the colors need more work. inside is really flat