Logo Process

This project was very difficult for me. Adobe Illustrator is a pain in the behind to use. I have no skill in this program whatsoever. I first started with a cute simple sketch, thinking it would be easy to recreate it on illustrator. I was wrong. I think it came out pretty good in the end, but I think it may be a little too simple. When I look at the technical aspect of my project, I think it is a bit jumbled. I think I have way too many layers. At first when I started adding color, it looked so bland because it was just brown and nude for the dog and bone. So I decided to add some more color by adding a blue color to the dog's eyes and a pink bow. I think that made it look better. I didn't know whether or not to use gradient or not. I think without gradient it looks more plain like a cartoon, which it was i was going for. When I experimented with gradient I thought it looked good, but I didn't know whether or not to keep it or not use it. I ended up not using it, still not sure if I regret that or not. The font i chose I think is OK, but I didnt know whether or not to keep it black. Overall, with my experience in illustrator, (which is none at all) I think my logo came out pretty cute.