thinking out loud

In art works of Kal Gajoum you can feel warmth and energy, which is often overlooked by contemporary artists. His paintings are both modern and traditional, powerful and delicate, complex and simple. Kal Gajoum is a real colorist whose works fill the room with light. And, it’s probably not just because the artist is well mastered the technique of painting. He really loves his job – and each work radiates this love. And vivid scenes of street life filled with red umbrellas have become a hallmark of the artist.

Johnny Cash holds his $10 guitar. He sold appliances door to door before auditioning for and signing with Sam Phillips at Sun Records in Memphis, Tenn.

— Richard Siken, from I Had a Dream About You (via dearestvita)

cities + towns + Lover

— Paulo Coelho (via amargedom)