[stanzee]

Unusual for Herb to be undecided. I think you must have serious doubts to ask this bunch for advice.

But it depends where its going to hang. If its indoors then it will need to match (or contrast) the decor.
Personally, (as if your gonna take my advice, but hey) I would make the hand slightly thinner and also the days bolder. And your not going to like this one, but I dont like the single knot. If there were more then it would be fine, but as its just the one , to me thats a defect that draws my eye.

see, thats what you get for askin'

About the knot - exactly what I thought at first glance. But then, you say it is a mock-up.