Digital illustration vs Pixel art
Digital illustration and pixel art have 96% 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 | Pixel art |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $20 |
Choose digital illustration if
- Costs more to start
- More creative
About $300 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose pixel art if
- Cheaper to start
- More about following a method
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Digital illustration: Drawing Tablet Full cost breakdown
- Pixel art: About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown