So, as promised, I'm creating some publicly-available tutorials. I figured I'd release this one as I go. I still feel a little shaky about recommending my methods, but I've gotten a lot of requests to do so, so. . . here you go. At the very least, this is how I do things. Doesn't mean it's entirely the RIGHT way, it's just my process. There will be a part 2 to this as this image gets closer towards completion. For a slightly larger image, go over yonder - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13657815/