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The 30 hobbies closest to printmaking in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Fast-drying, bold paints on canvas, from brushwork to poured abstract pieces.
Alike: Both relaxing and hands-on.
Different: Less fiddly. Less repetitive.
SculptureSlower to reward you.
Calligraphy & letteringMore about following a method.
Comics & zinesLess hands-on. Slower to reward you.
Oil paintingLess repetitive. Slower to reward you.
Life drawingMore social. Less hands-on.
DrawingLess hands-on.
Pixel artMore screen time. Less hands-on.
Watercolour & gouacheLess hands-on.
Collage & decoupageLess to learn up front. Less fiddly.
Digital illustrationCosts more to start. More screen time.
Diamond paintingMore about following a method. Quicker to pick up.
Botanical illustrationLooking after living things. Less hands-on.
Urban sketchingMore time outside. More exploring new places.
Street art & muralsMore time outside. More about performing.
Nature journalingLooking after living things. More time outside.
Cake & cookie decoratingMore of a mental workout.
Stained & fused glassCosts more to start. Slower to reward you.
EmbroideryEasier to do alone.
MosaicMore relaxing.
PyrographyEasier to do alone.
QuillingEasier to do alone.
Silk paintingEasier to do alone.
Chocolate makingMore about following a method.
CrochetMore relaxing.
Jewellery makingMore about collecting.
Needle feltingEasier to do alone.
WeavingMore relaxing.
Wood carvingMore time outside.
BookbindingMore about following a method.The closest are Acrylic painting, Sculpture, Calligraphy & lettering, Comics & zines and Oil painting. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Collage & decoupage is close to printmaking and quicker to pick up.
Calligraphy & lettering is close to printmaking and costs less to start.
