While I haven't been in class yet due to inclement weather, "Visual Studies" looks like it will be stimulating.  We will keep an art journal and explore the principles and elements of design plus studio projects.  In looking over the material, I thought about what principle gives individual paintings their essence.  Is it line, texture, form, shape, color, space?  We all have a particular bent, a special interest, I believe.  This is just one thing I am thinking about  and exploring.  The drawing continues to be challenging;  I have been doing something daily.  Thanks to all who have subscribed.