A Hundred People. A Hundred paintings
A Hundred Thank-Yous – The Inspiration
I have learned that gratitude creates more gratitude. This project was inspired by Hailey Bartholomew, an amazing photographer and filmmaker, and her beautiful vision in 365 Days of Grateful.
My plan is to give away 100 paintings to 100 people who have had a positive impact on my life. I’m consciously giving the gift of time, love and creativity. My intention is to transfer thoughtful, heartfelt energy directly to those who receive my artwork.
My Thank-you People
My list includes some of my dearest, closest family and friends. It also includes well-known authors, musicians, and spiritual teachers. I’ve known some of these people for a lifetime and others much less. Some I interact with on a daily basis, while others I haven’t spoken to in years. Still others I only know through the messages they put out into the world and have never met them in person.
Regardless of how I came to know these people, they have all touched me in some positive way and influenced my life to create the person I am today.
I’m expressing my gratitude to each of them in my own way.
How to Follow My Progress
I write about my project on my blog and the page titled: A Hundred Thank Yous.
Gallery Exhibition
I am having the exhibition June 16th from 2-6 at the Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman hall.
100 Days of Giving
The paintings will be delivered with a brief, heartfelt note that explains why the person was selected to receive the gift and how they inspired my life. For 100 days, I will post each painting and its full story, photos and videos made along the way.
A section of my Esty shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/loriportka to the Thank You project, where I will offer archival ink prints and greeting cards of the paintings for purchase.