wire:
I used 3dsmax 2009 & mental ray.
Skin is Fast SSS almost without textures
I used tweked SSS shader with Arch&Design highlights. For hair I used muHair shader and Hair and Fur.
Background is pure 2d.
This artwork created for Dihalt'08 demoparty/festival and has taken 1st place. I hope you like it too ;)