LINE is not one of my strong suits i.e. line is not the most important design element in my art works and the logical progression and preciseness that many LINE oriented artists achieve is not how I work. BUT, choosing an element that isn't one's go-to can be fruitful and fun. I do often include at least one strong linear element in my work (ie the road in the piece above). But I suspect in my case it's about the MOVEMENT -- which is one of my strong suits.

NOTE; To get the most out of this exercise it's a good idea to do this with others and to see how different and diverse are your perceptions, play and favorites.

To explore LINE, start with blank pieces of drawing paper or a roll of easel paper. Size is good!

Collect, beg or borrow an assortment of black mark making media: Crayons, ink, paint, watercolor, pastel, different markers, charcoal sticks, even black yarn.

For 10 minutes or longer make all kinds of linear marks: wavy, straight, narrow, wide, bold, timid, shaky, confident, happy, sad, short, long -- you get the idea.

What are your favorite lines? Cut out 4 or 5 of your favs and collage onto one piece of paper.

An all-digital version of this LINE play, use an app (like NGA Kids) with various brushes to make linear marks. Edit, combine, layer and repeat!

[Art on the iPad starts Septermber 14!==========] All ONLINE, all at your own time and speed. Discussion posts and an optional Meet and Greet Zoom at the beginning of the course. The course ends officially on October 26, but it stays live on the site for as long as you wish to check in.

Here's the link to a special coupon for $25 off Art on the iPad. Take a look at the course syllabus here at this link. (Scroll down on page.)

EACH weekly lesson includes videos, downloadable tutorials, screen capture videos and slideshows, examples of many art works created on the iPad, links to other resources and tutorials. You can spend as much as 10 hours or as little as 2-3 hours a week on these lessons -- it's up to you how deeply you want to dive, and how much you want to practice the new tools to gain skills that will serve you for years!

If you have taken THIS course before, retake it for just $30. Email me for the coupon link! susiemonday@me.com.

Also posted and ready for enrollment: the next session of Art on the iPad, Sept. 14- Oct. 26. Coupon here for $25 off. https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/69609/enroll?coupon_code=NEWSART