Knee Deep is Never Enough

Recently I came across a logo contest for a website, and I made a damn good attempt at creating something to win. I thought about what the logo should be for all of 3 days. At the time I thought whatever I came up with was the best thing and would..cross that...WILL HAVE TO win.

For the weeks that followed up to the deadline I was already anticipating holding that iPhone (that was first place prize) in my hand and modding it to the point where it was suitable for my beautiful girlfriend. I wanted to win her that phone because I already have one and I thought it would be nice for her to have one too (and the fact I think her current phone is pure crap).

I entered the contest and on April 30 the announcement was made for the winners. I did not even make top 5. I was so taken back by this, to firmly believe that I was going to win and come short of being considered good. I didn't understand why my logos weren't proclaimed spectacular.

My girlfriend and I were talking today about our arts (me with my art and her with her writing) and we have come into the realization that we have to delve much deeper into our work. Instead of skimming it for 3 days and labeling it a masterpiece, we have to dedicate our full attention to our art. It makes sense because the last time I pushed out my best work was when I was taking summer session art courses in Rutgers Newark. Here's a tip to all you artists: put a lot of thought and long time into your, work otherwise you would be warming up for the rest of your life.

I'll post pictures of the logos when I make a photo upload account.