Good model! The face looks splotchy and hard to read (specularity too high and intense) as is the rest of the model. It looks like self illumination on tilt. The surfaces look like they have been blanketed by the same shinny finish and the ornamentation in the armor is lost. It took me a long time to see the axe in the…
I think what your going to find is that its a circular battle as most people in your situation have done the same tactic, only to discover props is just as hard because its a skill everyone can do and most people who can model will do it well. There's more jobs with props/environments, but also more competition that is…
i think it would benefit you to create things people have not seen before. Stuff like the axe is great imo. You clearly have a good grasp on the technicals, but pulling creations from the ether, to design something original & to have it look good is a large part of being an artist, and is a way for you to stand out.
So this is going to be sort, and honest, and a bit hard to hear. if you want more in-depth advice just let me know. This should work for you too David, well the principle of it anyhow... and this is really easy to do! look at your portfolio. Now compare what you have on your site to someone that is already in the industry…