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 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 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...
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...
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...
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.