If you want to be a video game artist, the lessons you will learn from creating a nice scene in a game engine such as ue4 are invaluable. It's easier to create a great looking scene with typical renders as you don't have the same limitations. If you just want to practice modelling and have some fun though, feel free to…
Yeah I totally recommend getting yourself out there, the faster you learn to take critique and use it to better yourself the sooner you'll start churning out great art. You'll also get more experienced artists recommending workflows and programs which is priceless. Zac is totally right here, It'd be fun to create a little…