Quote:Render – a cut out part from a wallpaper, picture, poster that is used as the main focal point in a signature.

Stock – an uneditted wallpaper, photo or pictures that is used in signatures. (often for the background)

C4D render – an abstract 3d looking render made with the program Cinema 4D

Not always there are many ways to doing a signature depending on your style.
For your first time its def a good 8/10 the only problem i see is the text you have used.  It looks good but the font is poor and the blending in isnt that good.  Work on that and its a good 10/10.  Good job man!