Portfolio StoreBest Projects for a Model Maker Portfolio
Select the model types that communicate your painting style, technical range, and client value fastest
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What should be prioritized first
Lead with commission-defining and collector-facing models, then include personal display pieces and process samples that reinforce your painting identity.
Top Project Types to Include
Commission Showcase Pieces
Show a cohesive collection of completed commissions that define your painting style and technical specialty clearly.
Competition and Display Entries
Include award-winning or competition-placed pieces that demonstrate peak technical skill and painting ambition.
Character and Hero Models
Highlight individual character pieces where your freehand, blending, and detail work are clearly visible.
Army and Batch Painting Work
Select cohesive army projects where your color consistency and efficient batch techniques are clearly demonstrated.
Personal Display Projects
Add self-initiated display pieces that showcase your creative vision outside of client and commission constraints.
Recent Skill Evolution Work
Include newer pieces that show growth without diluting the cohesion of your portfolio.
Choose projects that tell one clear painting story
A model maker portfolio should feel intentional and curated. If each selected piece reinforces your painting identity and technical specialization, clients and collectors understand your value quickly. If the selection is too broad or inconsistent, even strong individual models lose impact in sequence. A focused selection with clear painting context builds faster trust and attracts more aligned commissions.
Why this selection strategy works
Stronger Positioning
Your portfolio becomes easier to categorize and remember by clients and collectors.
Higher Client Confidence
Cohesive model curation signals professional maturity and painting reliability.
Better First Impressions
Visitors recognize your painting direction and aesthetic within minutes of viewing.
FAQ: Best Projects for Model Maker Portfolio
Should I include every model I have painted?
No. Curate only the pieces that reinforce your painting identity and attract your target commission clients.
How many model types should I show?
One to three distinct categories is usually optimal for clear positioning and client alignment.
Can personal hobby work be included?
Yes, especially if it showcases your painting style better than client-constrained commissions.
Should I show work in progress photos?
Only if they demonstrate strong technical thinking and add context to your painting process.
Do I need process shots for every piece?
Only if they support understanding of your technique and painting approach.
How often should project selection be revised?
Review every 1-2 months and replace weaker pieces with stronger recent commissions.
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