2024-12-30 When I was talking to Ian about how housework is like meditation, he showed me the record jacket for Parquet Courts. It made a big impression on me, and I later asked Ian again who had drawn this image. It was written by Andrew Savage. When I looked at his portfolio, I saw a board design called [Tom's Garden](https://a-savage.com/portfolio/toms-garden). It said, “Skateboard design for Tom K, his first board riding for Wknd.” At first, I thought that Tom K was the person who designed the skateboard for his first weekend ride. I asked ChatGPT who Tom K was, and it replied like this. >Tom K refers to **Tom Karangelov**, a professional skateboarder known for his unique and creative skateboarding style. He gained recognition in the skateboarding community for his technical tricks and unconventional approach to skating. >Tom Karangelov, often nicknamed “Tom K,” has ridden for several prominent skate brands throughout his career, including **WKND Skateboards**, where Andrew Savage designed his first pro model board. Tom K’s reputation in skateboarding is built on his minimalist aesthetic and clean execution, often showcased in skate videos and street skating footage. I really like his artwork and sensibility, and his [portfolio](https://a-savage.com/portfolio/) site is also great. Ian said that if he were to buy a painting for the first time, it would be one of his, and I feel the same way. It's full of the sensibility we like. ![[monassticliving.png|450]] Related Links - [[WKND Skateboards]] - [A. Savage](https://a-savage.com/)