I find temporary art like this pretty inspirational sometimes. The fact some artist somewhere can feel the need to create something beautiful that just lasts for an hour or two and then late nature wipe it away…is amazing to me, and at least provides me a little bit of thought the next time I feel depressed a website I struggled months to achieve...
Read MoreRedesigning the Windows logo
I continue being more fascinated reading or looking at an artist’s process then seeing the actual result. Give me a finished Michelangelo painting I’d be amazed sure…but show me his rough sketches in his notebook I’m even more impressed. So this article about the thought process behind the new “Windows 8” logo design...
Read MoreGeek 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...
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...
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!...
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.