All my textures are made 100% in photoshop. I use photo sources where applicable. The only thing taken from a photo on Duke here is the skin, flower petal, underside of his boot, and some of the seams on his pants and boots. I'll more than likely use a photo for the belt buckle and spurs, too.
Pretty much everything else is just using brushes; layer options for beveling, drop shadows, etc; and some filter effects... not too many.
Here's what I got so far. I know I'm using more textures than a real game would probably allow. ;P
EDIT: Removed old image.
Sorry for the size.
. As of now, i think you really have it down pat. Great job mike. BTW, a low poly challenge would be so cool, just.. there seems to be more and more challenges popping up, and not enough people to fill them. OOH, you mean a future challenge like for a april challenge or whatnot. Yes that has already been thought of and will most likely be a challenge in the future 
. Well, at least I like the idea.. its decided by all the mods in general though. Ok, ttyl, cya.
