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Nature journaling vs Urban sketching

Nature journaling and urban sketching have 87% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatNature journalingUrban sketching
Time a week1 hour a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$15$20

Choose nature journaling if

  • Looking after living things
  • Easier to do alone
  • More to learn

About $15 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About nature journaling

Choose urban sketching if

  • Nothing alive to look after
  • More social
  • Less to learn up front

About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About urban sketching

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.