I stumbled across an interesting article, “What does it mean to work hard” this evening. Pretty interesting read and especially poignant to my own situation. I’m running my own business, spending some of my week playing Mr Mom, teaching classes twice a week, etc. It makes me feel very burnt out all the time even though there are times...
Read MoreBattle scars
So Kingston is at an age now where he’s into climbing everything, but hasn’t yet built any healthy respect for heights or impending danger. He’d climb up on our bed and stand up teetering dangerously over the edge. It doesn’t help that my son has a HUGE noggin…it’s like he’s all head with just some extra parts so...
Read MoreSophie Henson
Stumbled across some beautiful typography and illustration work by a London artist, Sophie Henson. The above infographic/chart is sort of fun. It hits home a bit for me given I met my wife online. Our experience wasn’t quite this convoluted though…. I think our chart would be like DATING SITE > EMAIL > SKYPE > EXPENSIVE PLANE TICKETS....
Read MorePirate treasure! Haaaar
We brought Kingston to his first Trick-or-Treat event at the local mall today. He got a big bag full of candy…which will likely be consumed by dad. It turned out ok…I’m not sure who really had any fun. Kingston had no idea what was going on and wanted nothing but to run full steam into the throngs of costumed people the whole time. So dad...
Read MoreSame shit, different day.
Life is a little bit hellish lately…enough so I really feel like that Richard Lewis comedian where I should be dressing in all black everyday and just lamenting all my problems each day. I don’t like doing that too often. I try to stay optimistic, but then you guys wouldn’t have anything to read if I don’t bitch once in a while eh?...
Read MoreLittle ones at play…
Here’s Kingston spending some play time with his friend Kaianna. They were born in the same hospital just hours apart. I’ve finally put up some photos I’ve collected over the past few weeks. King is doing well…back to his usual self I’d say. Getting into trouble and exploring the world, with the exception that he seems to...
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.