This collection of “Useful Legal Documents for Designers” is awesome. Read it, bookmark it, use it. What has taken me years to figure out on my own through trial, error, reading and research is all done for you right here in this short-form list of docs. There are some good gems of verbiage in some of these docs I might actually update my own...
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I found these little paper & wood craft sets over at a local store this past weekend. The sets were from Japan. There’s a website for all the sets. I took a chance…spending $22 for essentially what amounts to just paper & wood wasn’t something I can do all the time. But I figure after my last project with LEGO I wanted something...
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As I’ve been teaching dozens upon dozens of up-and-coming graphic design students through my classes, I’ve been wanting to create an article with tips about the lessons I learned the hard way about this business. Only problem is I can’t seem to get my thoughts in order about my list. One day something inspirational hits me and then I...
Read MoreMan, Photoshop CS6 will work miracles to photos. What used to mean complicated rubber stamping, layering, and a good amount of luck will possibly end up just taking seconds.
Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreVery 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)
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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 New Media Arts.