Oil painting vs Watercolour & gouache
Oil painting and watercolour & gouache 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 | Oil painting | Watercolour & gouache |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $80 | $30 |
Choose oil painting if
- More of an indoor thing
About $80 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose watercolour & gouache if
- More time outside
About $30 to start, then about $8 a month.
What you'll need
- Oil painting: About $80 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Watercolour & gouache: About $30 to start, then about $8 a month. Full cost breakdown