No one is allowed to find anything else I need to change ;)! Things I did change/settle on for the final version:
1) I’m using a shadow instead of beveling to get my name to stand out. I didn’t like the way the beveling seemed to pixellate in smaller sizes.
2) I changed the color of the text on the headstone from a steely gray to a more taupe-y gray to better match the headstone itself. I think it works.
3) I went with the “engraved” text that seemed to be the most popular option among commenters. Sorry if you were an outlier and I didn’t go your way.
Here’s the final result in three different sizes:
Now, I really need to get back to doing what I’m supposed to be doing–writing. But I must say, that was a great way to procrastinate for three days! I’ll never be as good at this as the professionals, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
You did an amazing job! Kudos….and I’m looking forward to reading Wrong Side of the Grave.