Software

Some people have asked what software I use so here's a short list:

Frequently Used:
3DS Max 9
Adobe Photoshop CS3
ZBrush 3

Occasionally Used (for various tools):
Silo 2
XSI 6
Blender
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Filter Forge

In the Deathmantle render I posted earlier I only used Max 9, Photoshop and Filter Forge. Everything in that render can be done with just those 3 programs (or just Max 9 and Photoshop). Also UVs are extremely important, a lot of people overlook them due to so much UV layout automation but if you abuse the automation the end result can end up being less than stellar. I'll post some of my UVs up later.

Hope that helps any aspiring 3D artists out there, good luck!