http://www.maxtutorial.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=27&cat=100

This link is a very easy way to make a realistic shadow.

http://www.pxleyes.com/tutorial/photoshop/2388/Create-a-Creepy-Dark-Gargoyle-Road.html

This link is also a very easy tutorial, but on how to gorgoyles.