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Hey dakka

Hopefully a post here may attract some attention.
It may sound a very headstrong/massive ego thing to say but I think I have a fairly decent painting skill (willing to post pictures of various models to show) and i'm looking to do something about this.

I follow blue table painting on youtube, I love Les Bursleys work and . . . Natakue (The hammer 40k vlog guy) is pretty cool. I wants to be like these guys as im sure many people do.

What sort of thing do you think I could do to start off getting some commision style work done. Not even like full army painting or trying to make big profits, just making a little bit of money on the side to supplement a pitiful wage.
As I said i'm willing to post pics to help gauge wether or not i've got the right stuff to make it. And if nessacery I could do test miniatures for guys who see promise.

Ive always preffered the painting aspect of miniature wargaming and want to see how far I go

Here are a few examples to get the ball rolling



Yes I know his arms are missing


No longer has that awful black bit on the arm, very ashamed of leaving that on

Many thanks

~Toxic

Lots of thanks for the comments and criticisms, its all very helpful and definatly helped me see where I stand

BALANCE
I shouldve probably chosen some pics taken recently, I have started using sheets of white paper to give me a plain backdrop that isnt cluttered or anything. I will definatly be getting my hands on a lightbox when I end up at university. Currently my room light and a lamp or two are my light sources, so granted my pics arent the best.
I understand the comment about the professionalism, probably not worded right how I put it, but of course with time things like that improve

RITIDES + JIN
Great advice for if I do make it, I know its a harsh market to be in and communication with clients is totally paramount.
I would definatly be starting small, with school work, regular work and socialising I know the pressures of getting my mini's done

NICOREX
Wow, definate critic after reading the comment I was a little disheartened but in retrospect I know what you mean (mould lines and details not done). I know that I need to work on things like that and im always looking for new ways to approach painting. Supplies are things I will need to invest in, like with paints. At the moment im sticking to GW colours, mainly because ive always been around them. I would like to try out other types of paint systems but without ordering them from the internet it is hard to get some materials. And a low income doesnt help that situation.

DAEDALUS
I hadnt given much thought to charges for it. Ive been putting random lots on ebay to see what they seem to make, and also looking at things online but I hadnt secured much in the way of a price range. I wouldnt really be looking to make huge amounts of money on them, 90% of painting is just doing the painting and seeing the finished article for me. My current ork army has been fully painted up but hasnt seen a single battle.
Just a little thing, those two examples . . . I would maybe pay more for the marines than the purple and black mini, the trousers look off to me.
I take no offence, id rather people be straight up with me than bulls**t and dance around telling me a few good things.
I havnt really timed how much time I spend on a mini. I tend to have a model and work on it while watching a movie on IMing my friends so it can take an entire night with things going on inbetween. Its definatly a passion, I love painting and that is what I joined the hobby for. If I need cash incredibly badly ive got tonnes of crap I can flog off

I think im going to get some pictures of more recent models to show what my current level is and see how they go down. Or possibly just have a blog and dump things in there
Again thank you so much for the comments, they all mean alot and are helping me see where i'm at

~Toxic