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Calligraphy & lettering vs Oil painting

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

WhatCalligraphy & letteringOil painting
Time a week2 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$25$80

Choose calligraphy & lettering if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More rhythmic and repetitive
  • More about following a method

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

About calligraphy & lettering

Choose oil painting if

  • Costs more to start
  • Less repetitive
  • More creative

About $80 to start, then about $15 a month.

About oil painting

What you'll need

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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.