Digital illustration vs Drawing
Digital illustration and drawing have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Digital 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 | $300 | $15 |
Choose digital illustration if
- Costs more to start
- More screen time
About $300 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose drawing if
- Cheaper to start
- Off screen
About $15 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Digital illustration: Drawing Tablet Full cost breakdown
- Drawing: About $15 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown