Help syncing album art work driving me crazy

I got all my album art work up to date. I even went to the intenet and downloaded some art work I didn't have. I even made some art work so I can't see blank songs on my iphone. When I sync, I still have black songs (artwork) in itunes on my iphone and ipad when they clearly are on my mac book pro.
Is there something I am missing here?
I spent a lot of time gettng art work from the internet.

Alright try this.
Connect Device to computer.
Click on iPhone under devices
Click music tab "Above picture of device in middle of the screen"
Uncheck Sync Music -Click Remove- click Apply.
Recheck Sync music - Click apply.

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You haven't been singled out.
Recommend you review the thread at
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Worked for me.
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