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Botanical illustration vs Calligraphy & lettering

Botanical illustration and calligraphy & lettering have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBotanical illustrationCalligraphy & lettering
Time a week3 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$60$25

Choose botanical illustration if

  • Looking after living things
  • More of a mental workout

About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.

About botanical illustration

Choose calligraphy & lettering if

  • Nothing alive to look after
  • Easier on the brain

About $25 to start, then about $5 a month.

About calligraphy & lettering

What you'll need

  • Botanical illustration: About $60 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
  • Calligraphy & lettering: Dip Pen Nibs, Pen Holders, Calligraphy Ink, Calligraphy Paper Full cost breakdown

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.