commentary of my GIMP signature.

[DJ moe_bass]

Please say something about my signature, I just want some advice on improving in my graphic design skillz. The critique you put in this thread will effect how the finished (if not) siggy will appear. thx

EDIT: Image components: 3 main layers; gradient,brushes,and original image. the gradient goes white to black from top to bottom. the brushes are on the upper right and left corner and another lightly printed one in the middle (the stars). the original image is this:
The texts font in the middle is TrajanusBricksXtra, you can get it from this site http://www.dafont.com/. I merged the layers then copied it to merge it again so the colors would be more defined.

ps: I also have photoshop as well but I dont use it, this is because I'm use to GIMP.