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Digital illustration vs Life drawing

Digital illustration and life drawing have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatDigital illustrationLife drawing
Time a week3 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$300$10

Choose digital illustration if

  • Costs more to start
  • More screen time
  • Easier to do alone

About $300 to start, then about $10 a month.

About digital illustration

Choose life drawing if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Off screen
  • More social

About $10 to start, then about $40 a month.

About life drawing

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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.