To any noobs who are working on retexturing, you really should learn how to use vectors. I just recently learned, and I can't believe the difference in how my work looks. Check out this easy tutorial. It will only take a little while to get the hang of it.
http://vectortea.com/vtut/
Check out this before and after.
http://vectortea.com/vtut/
Check out this before and after.