I like the smudging, lol. Reminds me of how I smudge, so anyone who smudges that way is awesome. *thumbs up*
What I DON'T like, unfortunately, is the vector brushes, the clipping masks, and the text. The brushes and clipping masks balance each other in the tag, but they also pull away from the focal a bit, which is (of course) a bad thing. As for the text, you need to spend more time on it. Don't just put it in and call it a day. Make sure you place it well, blend it well, and incorporate it into the tag. I think the text would've been much better if it was partially hidden by the smudging, and utilized clipping masks.
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