What models to paint?

[Duke14678]

I am an aspiring (aspiring as in still getting everything I need, and working to better myself, to maybe do commissions sometime soon), and as so I have been painting some models, both 40k and Warmachine, to tabletop quality, trying to sell them to purchase more paint, tools, and other equipment needed.

My question would be:
What are some good models to paint in Warmachine/Hordes that people are seeking and would want to buy painted, if any?

(Preferably Khador, Menoth, or Trollbloods, as I already have paints for those armies.)

Thank you in advance.
--Jordan

 

[Tommie Soule]

Given that this is my job i would say do not worry about what people want but just to enjoy painting what you have to improve yourself.
Painting in the 'fun' way is the swiftest and easiest way to develop your skills
Through attaining said skills swifter, the soon you attract customers to your strengths.
Using the experience gained on your strengths you can apply this to your weaker areas, attracting the customers for those too in time.

T

 

[markspend01]

Hey Tommie well i think that your statement is absolutely right like Painting is the fun and art to developed your skills.Thanks buddy!!

 

[Kalidane]

Along the lines of what Tommie said, paint the ones that look cool to you.

Sometimes you'll see a mini and think 'sweet, I could practise SENMM on that'. Insert pretty much any technique there.

Painting for any purpose shouldn't be a chore; maybe a frustrating challenge but that'll happen sometimes! It rhymes with learning.

 

[Tommy.]

I agree with the above speakers, paint something that seems fun for the moment, otherwise the hobby might become a chore.
Personally I have a box of about 15-20 models that I need to choose from for my next project, and its not always easy

 

[Wombat85]

As someone who also sells what he paints for fun I can tell you what the above guys said is absolutely true. If you try to paint whats popular but you arn't 'feeling' it you will soon have a nice stack of half finished models. The best way to think about it is just viewing the extra cash as a bonus to cut the cost of your hobby, otherwise you may find your time to money ratio is rather low and depressing.