Geek Chandelier
This geeky test tube light makes me feel a little giddy I can’t explain why. (No, nothing to do with rainbows and the fact I just said “giddy”) I think it’s just simply no matter how hard I try…there will always be a little bit of a nerd in me. Believe it or not, I once was pursing a medical career in college and so I had to take a lot of courses like Organic Chemistry where labs, bunsen burners, and test tubes were par for course. One of the cool things about science labs were always mixing up funky, smelly,...
read moreHow to feel miserable as an artist
I got this list from a friend’s Facebook post this morning. I thought it was fairly true: How to feel miserable as an artist Constantly compare yourself to other artists Talk to your family about what you do and expect them to cheer you on Base the success of your entire career on one project Stick with what you know Undervalue your expertise Let money dictate what you do Bow to societal pressures Only do work that your family would love Do whatever the client/customer/gallery owner/patron/investor asks Set unachievable/overwhelming...
read morePainting with a Basketball
Very creative way to get yourself noticed in art these days. Another one of those, “that person is so much more patient than I am” demonstrations of artwork. (Artist Hong Yi; via Gizmodo)
read moreVisual Drum Solo
I’ve never really liked drum solos. I mean, they’re cool and all. Until you realize they’ve taken up about 5 – 10 mins of precious concert time I’ve rather have listened to the whole band. Is it musician envy? Perhaps…they don’t usually give dedicated time to bass soloists, but still, all drummers do is hit things! (yeah yeah, I’m a jaded bassist, go ahead and tease me) Until this video comes along putting a visual rendition of a drum solo into 3D space. I’m captivated. Perhaps drummers...
read moreColoring Black and White Photos
I’m pretty impressed at digital artist, Sanna Dullaway’s, photo restoration and color work on these historical photos. While I have a good grasp of the process of doing this type of work in Photoshop, knowing how to do it, yet doing it GOOD like this is another story. *bow down* (via Gizmodo)
read more5 Best Wallpaper Sites
Ever since I’ve used computers back in the Mesozoic Win3.1 era, I’ve always been fond of wallpapers. I remember back in the day it used to require a lot of hackage to customize a computer GUI. These days it’s almost a 2-second affair. One of the first things I do when I get any new personal computer is to create a wallpaper or find one online that I’d be comfortable staring at all day long. I mean, come on, it sucks enough having to stare at a computer screen all day…why not find something that’ll get you...
read moreHow far we’ve come
This may come across as a very typical thing an old guy would say, but the pace at which technology progresses is just staggering when you think about it. Take today for example…the past two weeks I’ve been laboring on my class material teaching my Art 112 class online for the first time this Semester. I’ve been experimenting with all kinds of tools in trying to make the class engaging for the students but at the same time, I’m trying to look for ways to make MY life easier at the same time. So I’ve been doing a...
read moreInfinity Pool
Today I stumbled across this infinity pool image found at the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore. I’m fascinated with infinity pools…never been in one yet. I’ll have to add that to my bucket list. (via National Geographic)
read moreHappy New Year
So another Holiday season came and went. Had a good time despite the fact I didn’t feel as relaxed as I wanted to the whole time (typical). My brother and sis-in-law was in town so we made sure to get in some good family time the whole time. At out so much I feel like a fat slob. Got a few goodies for Xmas, my bro got me a Kinect…which at this point is being used solely to my amusement watching little Kingston play with his Kinectimals “training” his online pet tiger how to jump and play dead. He’s a little too...
read moreSome sad holiday news
I just heard word that an old classmate (whom I haven’t kept in touch with but I know friends who do) had his mom pass away the day after Christmas. Apparently she went swimming with the family and she complained about chest pains…then that was it. I didn’t ask for more details beyond that. I have no idea if she just suffered a heart attack in the pool or just shortly thereafter. Suffice to say it was quick and unexpected. Sucks that it happened the day after Christmas, but then again, is it ever a good day for a loved one...
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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