Art Ain't Always Easy

Sometimes, my students get upset when they don't think that their artworks are successful. I have to remind them that art is a skill that requires practice, like dancing or sports. You're not always going to get it right on the first try! I want them to know that all artists struggle to be satisfied with their art. And that very often, art can be hard work. For example, my friend Sophie asked me to make a logo for her gardening business. She asked for a simple image of basil. Here's what I eventually came up with:

But here's an abbreviated look at the process involved with creating the design: