by ikumikayama | May 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
I was very saddened to learn about Dr. Maya Angelou’s passing. She was to live forever and share her wisdom and courage for decades and decades in my mind. Dr. Maya Angelou was my favorite teacher’s hero, so she’s a grand-hero of mine. There’s...
by ikumikayama | May 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Happy Star Wars Day! Last weekend at the US Science and Engineering festival, I had the lovely honor of being part of the National Museum of Health & Medicine Booth in Washington, DC. While there, I got to paint some anatomy of the forearm on the staff (Thanks...
by ikumikayama | Jan 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Frequently Asked Question: Do professional artists draw for fun? Above art: Sterba’s Corydora, Harlequin Rasbora, and White breasted nuthatch. ©2014 Ikumi Kayama. Let me share some pages from my small sketchbook. It’s about 6″ x 6″, and...
by ikumikayama | Nov 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Science Gift Ideas – Unique and Different Gifts Are you looking for a neat gift for your favorite scientist? Do they already have crazy ties, shirts, and Newton’s cradles for the office? Are you tired of trying to fit so many mugs in your cupboard? Do you...
by ikumikayama | Oct 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Are you ready for Halloween? We rolled up our crafty (or nerdy) sleeves to bring you easy, fast, and environmentally friendly Halloween costume ideas for scientists and science lovers. Bonus- none of these costumes involves you with a lab coat. Here are the 9.5...
