Botanical illustration vs Drawing
Botanical illustration and drawing have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Botanical illustration | Drawing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $60 | $15 |
Choose botanical illustration if
- Costs more to start
- Looking after living things
- More about following a method
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose drawing if
- Cheaper to start
- Nothing alive to look after
- More creative
About $15 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Botanical illustration: About $60 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Drawing: About $15 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown