A few ideas.. First of all try to make the text more readable and don't put it coming down like that. Maybe running across the bottom would look better. Also try to change it to a more simple font. Beginners especially tend to use these extravagent fonts like old english and cursive but only the best of the best can use them to perfection.The Background is a bit too dark.. Maybe add some more to it and brighten it up. Overall this isn't horrible. Keep working on it and you could get a great outcome. I like the render choice especially.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (36West @ Oct 6 2006, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Is this good</div>Is this better