So we had a small get-together today with other New Media Arts faculty and family. It was fun…you know, just a casual lunch potluck get-together where there’s always way too much food. You know, I was a little intimidated. Not because these folks weren’t cool. They’ve been SUPER nice to me since I’ve started lecturing and...
Read MoreIs it art?
Have you ever heard the name Shepard Fairey? I hadn’t. At least I wasn’t familiar with the name, but I’ve been aware of the some of the work he’s done. Have you ever seen that “Obey” logo with the Andre the Giant face stencil? I think I’ve seen them around town, there’s a giant Obey face spraypainted near...
Read MoreFlattery gets you everywhere
I’m not above flattery – a student said I looked “25” today. hahahah…snorkle….hahaha. “Automatic A for you!” Naaaah, I keed. I’m a fair guy. Growing up I think I’ve been on both sides of the fence before. I’m a typical Chinese kid…you know, the ones with the parents that spend their...
Read MoreCars and Lego
While I was searching around for good material I could use in class to teach Illustrator, I came across this illustration that has all these cool cars from various movies, TV shows, and video games. I don’t recognize them all, but there are more then a few that bring back old memories for me. Excitebike, the Starsky and Hutch car, James Bond’s...
Read MoreOld as heck
Next year I may end up being invited to my…err… 20th high school reunion. I’m sorry, there’s no other reaction I can say other then the truth, “Fuck, that’s old.” I mean, seriously, TWENTY. Where the hell did that go? Honestly, in my mind’s eye (frankly the only eye that counts for me) I don’t feel...
Read MoreAbout Me
LoweStudio Inc was founded by me, Raphael Lowe, a Honolulu based illustrator and web designer. I presently design and manage a few dozen commercial websites, but my main focus these days is acting as the head developer for Kapiolani Community College and teaching New Media Arts.