Digital illustration vs Oil painting
Digital illustration and oil painting have 93% 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 | 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 | $300 | $80 |
Choose digital illustration if
- Costs more to start
- More screen time
- Less hands-on
About $300 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose oil painting if
- Cheaper to start
- Off screen
- More hands-on
About $80 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Digital illustration: Drawing Tablet Full cost breakdown
- Oil painting: About $80 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown