I like your text graphics quite a bit, but most people want sigs, banners avatars, ect... i see you posted two or em i like them, but i would like to see more sig designs from you before im satsified
please try to submit works, I'm very interested in what you can do. Diversity is key. I personally use GIMP, though it seems like most people prefer PS. Submit your works, and get ready for CnC. Some people may be blunt, I won't name them, but very helpful. Follow the tutorials that are provided, and you will leap in talent. Good luck!
I take it ascompliments and critiques
If you don't understand what the terms of focal render effects c4d fractals etc. check around other peoples applications. Also see what their improving and things they need to fix. I would also looking up tutorials in deviantart.com. You should start using GIMP program, its rough start but once you get the hang of it, its fun to use.
Cnc can be critiques and comments, constructive criticism, compliments, etc.. you canvfind tutorials on deviantart and by searching around on google. I don't know of any for the programs you use, sorry. I like your sigs but I feel that the text is large and distracting in a few of them and it draws away from the focal.
Don't forget to do both test images weekly and good luck!