Botanical illustration vs Nature journaling
Botanical illustration and nature journaling have 88% 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 | Nature journaling |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour 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
- More fiddly, precise work
- More of an indoor thing
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose nature journaling if
- Cheaper to start
- Less fiddly
- More time outside
About $15 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Botanical illustration: About $60 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Nature journaling: About $15 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown