Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I can’t even imagine trying to have a conversation with a person like this. He’s just stringing nonsense words together but you can see by the gleam in his eye that he’s blown away by his own genius. 000
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I’ve been ignoring prompts to upgrade on my PC as well, but based on zero evidence, just a desire not to deal with whatever BS and fresh problems come along with it. 021
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Had my monthly movie club meetup last night, and it was my turn to pick the flick. We watched Local Hero (1983), a movie that I love for a dozen reasons, but I focused on the characterization this time around. boxd.it/gootCPboxd.itA ★★★★½ review of Local Hero (1983)I picked this for my movie club this month, and I loved it more on my second viewing. So I was more than a little crestfallen when several members of the group were disappointed with it based on bad e... 000
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026It’s so hard to know in the moment though! Classic situation where the tv with contrast and saturation boosted highest will look best in the store 010
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 14/09/2026There are people who try to weaponize kindness in situations like this, to get things to go in their favor. That’s not what I’m talking about here. I’m talking about taking small opportunities to make another human being’s load a tiny bit lighter. Just basic-ass, no reward now or later kindness. 010
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Even if it’s not totally true before you say it, sometimes saying something can make it true, the same way the act of smiling can induce happiness. Maybe you are annoyed that it’s taking so long and have other urgent tasks waiting. Try saying “I just appreciate your help, however long it takes.” 110
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 14/09/2026it’s actually so easy to treat working people with dignity. The amount of times I’m on the phone with someone and I can hear them trying to get ahead of a potential outburst or tantrum by apologizing for delays breaks my heart. 120
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 11/09/2026skateboarding updates no one asked for: I did a frontside 180 today where I was fully in the air before I started rotating and it felt insanely good. Going to be chasing that high for a bit. Also, got my first ever nollie off the ground. It was scuffed and awful but nevertheless in the air! 030
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Boys both went back to school today, another milestone signaling the passage of time. Mono no aware type shit. 010
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The nice thing is, no matter how good or bad it is, we’ll always have Princess Mononoke, which is the closest thing to what I’d really want from a Zelda movie. 011
Reposted by Ryan V LowerToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Procreate confirms it has NO plans to add generative AI features to its apps. The company continues to stand firmly against integrating generative AI into its creative tools. 6178422098
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I keep trying to finish this PBS Mary Oliver documentary but feeling overwhelmed by the profundity of different moments and turning it off so I can extend the moment instead of moving past it. 010
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I imagine the diet-soda-flavor particles binding and gagging the taste receptors like they’re bank tellers during a heist. Naturally, when the robbers stick around for a bit: Stockholm Syndrome. 🥲 000
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 31/08/2026gotta be honest, I almost didn’t say anything for fear you’d done it intentionally and I was turning into a “joke rephraser” reply guy 😅 130
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 31/08/2026well make up your mind, Daniel! is it penalty or fine?? 130
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I’m the type of guy who will rewind to make sure I don’t miss 15 seconds of the opening credit on a movie. That shit sets the tone. 000
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I believe that Lil Sebastian in Parks and Rec is a perfect metaphor for the Minnesota State Fair, and I will not be taking further questions at this time. 020
Reposted by Ryan V LowerRyan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 28/08/2026My mom died 7 years ago today. I couldn’t help myself, and wrote a poem. 011
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 28/08/2026My mom died 7 years ago today. I couldn’t help myself, and wrote a poem. 011
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Lake Earth, Lake Earth Jr., Lake Earth (“Monk”), Lake Earth (“Big Wheel”), Lake Earth (“Red”), Lake Earth (“Little Joey”) 010
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 27/08/2026we are precariously close to George Foreman levels of naming. this flies in the face of the primary purpose of naming things, which is to distinguish them from each other 130
Reposted by Ryan V LowerRyan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Watching King Hu’s Dragon Inn (1967) the other day and paused it to do a rough color/shape study of Han Hsieh’s character. 021
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Watching King Hu’s Dragon Inn (1967) the other day and paused it to do a rough color/shape study of Han Hsieh’s character. 021
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Every day I wake up is a good day. Every day I get to visit the library is a great day. 000
Reposted by Ryan V LowerBlack Lodge Cult @blacklodgecult.bsky.social · 25/08/2026"What do you fear most in the world?” 0413149
Reposted by Ryan V LowerEd Firth @edfirth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Here's a free link to the below article about how drawing is scientifically proven to chill you the fuck out. archive.is/Pjkl7archive.is 312959
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Makes it harder for me to “not feel like it”, and if I’m not in the mood to read any of the 3-4 books I’ve got on deck at a time, I’m probably just not in the mood to read. 😅 110
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I’ve found that I read every book at a different pace, and that the other things I’m interested in at any given moment have an effect as well. I also try to have multiple options at any given time, maybe a novel, a non-fiction book, a short story collection, and a book of poetry. 110
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I love this! I made a meaningful effort to start reading more (books, like you, I already read tons of articles and stuff) last year and I’m very grateful for it to be a larger part of my life again. I would encourage you not to measure “success” against anything or anyone but yourself. 110
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Lovely. I think the lesson I’ve had to learn is that the clouds are also miraculous and beautiful, and if they weren’t so ubiquitous I would probably wake up early to see them, too. 031
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 12/08/2026My excitement about all sky-based phenomena (eclipses, meteor showers, aurora) has been dulled over a lifetime of eagerly waking in the middle of the night, or staying up late, only to be met with a cloud-filled sky. 5430
Reposted by Ryan V Lowerartemis "crimes" deville @theartdevil.bsky.social · 09/08/2026one of the upsides of AI is that it's empirically proven that being an 'idea guy' doesn't mean shit. congrats, now you can manifest your idea with 0 effort the way youve always wanted. turns out it fuckin sucks. now pick up the pencil and drop the ego and make something dude 91074277
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 09/08/2026I saved this panel when I first saw this a few days ago because the dialog was so perfectly Coen-esque à la “Do my tears surprise you sir?” 020
Reposted by Ryan V LowerRyan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I tried to draw Pete Martell from Twin Peaks last night. Quite dissatisfied with the likeness but happy with some of the mark making. Time well spent. :) 032
Reposted by Ryan V Lowerスキビディミク @thebrainrotgotme.bsky.social · 08/08/2026As long as you're enjoying drawing that's all that matters 94138463494
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I tried to draw Pete Martell from Twin Peaks last night. Quite dissatisfied with the likeness but happy with some of the mark making. Time well spent. :) 032
Ryan V Lower @ryanvlower.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Couldn’t help but try to draw the old feller when I saw this tonight! 000
