Botanical illustration vs Oil painting
Botanical illustration and oil painting 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 | Oil painting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 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 | $80 |
Choose botanical illustration if
- Looking after living things
- More about following a method
- More fiddly, precise work
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose oil painting if
- Nothing alive to look after
- More creative
- Less fiddly
About $80 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Botanical illustration: About $60 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Oil painting: About $80 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown