**I had thought we were talking about the 'finished product' and artwork, not modeling and building. 
**However, at some of the more technical 3d sites folks are showing off their TECHNICAL skills.  Sometimes in hopes of getting commissioned to model something.  

You then go to browse galleries (not just here) to see if there's anything you like. What kinds of images would you be drawn to?
I love, absolutely love, some of the stuff created with zbrush, or zbrush and another base modeller.  I like unusual, one of a kind pieces.  I am not into pinups much.  I sort of also like weird, with awesome lighting.