This post was published more than a few years ago (on 2008-01-06) and may contain inaccurate technical information, outmoded thoughts, or cringe takes. Proceed at your own risk.
[PixFix: How Bob Staake Creates His Art](http://www.bobstaake.com/pixfix/index2.shtml)
> In 1995, Bob Staake started creating his illustrations digitally using Adobe Photoshop 3.0.
> In 2008, he still exclusively uses the program -- with the help of a mouse, a 17" monitor, and a standard keyboard.
That's right--- not CS3, but *3.0*. Nice work.
There are four time-lapse videos on his site, but here's one to whet your appetite:
(Via [Macenstein](http://macenstein.com/default/archives/1013).)