Steve came to China from England when he was 14. At his new school, he fell in love with traditional Chinese painting. One day he saw a painting by Mr. Chang, his art teacher. He believed that he could be a good painter with Mr. Chang's help.
He still remembered clearly that his first homework was to paint a picture called Old and Young. He thought about it for a while and decided to paint his grandpa and his little sister. But Mr. Chang said, "Don't put any people in your painting. " Steve was confused(困惑的). "What should I do?" Steve asked. "You should decide by yourself. " Mr. Chang said. Steve went for a walk in the park to get some new ideas. He looked around and thought of what Mr. Chang had said, "A good painter needs sharp (敏锐的) eyes and a creative mind. " Then he got an idea. He painted a huge tree with strong branches(树枝)and a young tree that was growing. His painting satisfied Mr. Chang.
One year after he arrived in China, he won the first prize in an art competition. It's easier to be successful for those who have sharp eyes and a creative mind.
