Hey. I recently became quite interested in graphics and that, simply because I do not want to ask anybody to do shit for my server, but do it all myself. Please take it easy on the comments, realise this is my first ever logo or what ever piece.
Constructive critism is MUCH appericiated.
For your first graphic it’s not bad. Could be a bit bigger, also I don’t think the black blends well.
good job 
for your first graphic this is great 
For your first piece I would say its great. Maybe if you removed a lot less black in the gradient overlay and the drop shadow didnt have a heavy spread of black it would be even better. As Muroth said it could also be bigger.
oh hi jesse