i know its quite old by now and many of you prolly know it yet but i thought ill tell you about one of the secret super tools

TEDDY!

a prog to turn a 2dimensional sketch into a 3d object...

-only 6 buttons...
-additional functions depending on your drawing style
-export as *.obj for easy use in max or maya or even blender
-supports graphic tablets
-freeware!
-java applet
-incredibly small
-fast - 12 secs for a basic axe model (can be done faster or slower)... dont believe me? check this:
youtube example

teddy homepage

mind that there is a newer version calles smooth teddy with more features but its a lot slower and can be distracting

cool ^^
but... i think you need to focus on drawing a more cute teddy lol
that malformed bear is scares me

dont take it personal teddy... hes just jealous that hes not as furry as you...
its prolly that weird 4chans bear who doesnt get all the sexy beargals and goes for squirrels thus...
and you be nice to teddy before hell show you his nasty side... cause he can indeed be scary...

Thank you! This is most usefull! I had some skill with doodling in Paint a while ago, I hope I haven`t lost it!

lol.