for a newb at graphics, i would say it is very good, i can see some sort of flow, and the smudging is done fairly well. However the right side does detract from the flow a little bit imo. Like tyge said; the blending could be done slightly differently to create more depth (e.g. one side of the smudging being behind her and the other in front etc). It is a tad boring, but then seeing as you're a newb i would expect that because you're still experimenting with different styles, techniques and tools. Once you find the style for you, you will be able to pack loads more detail into it. The text itself is quite good, nice and simple, how i like it =D The colour could be a little better (but that goes back to the boring thing). Also you'd need to work on lighting but as i mentioned before im sure that will come later in your sigs =]. Good job

keep at it and dont stop looking at tuts =].