My first calendar is here, called A Year of Wishes and I am SO excited about it because it is a sweet collaboration with my friend, Lisa Sarick. And ohmygosh we made a video about how it came to be that you can see on my A Year of Wishes page. You know when things just fall perfectly in place? That was how this project worked. We ended up with more than a calendar. We paired my artwork with her loving-kindness affirmations to give you a year of wishing blessings for yourself and the world.
I also designed 3 Holiday Cards while listening to Pandora Radio and drinking yerba mate.
You can buy them individually or in group of 12.
I’ve written before in my blog that my dad died when I was 15, two days after Christmas. For years I have carried a sadness around the holidays- even some years even dreading the whole Christmas season. This year I decided I would allow myself to really enjoy the holidays for what they are. It was strange that I just decided that and I felt a shift happen in my heart. I am open to more happiness and I am feeling it already. Making this calendar and the holiday cards was a great start.
Thank you for being here…sending love and gratitude to all of you. xo
Hello friends! I'm Lori Portka. I make art with the intention to radiate love and healing. 
Dearest sweet lori, your calender is so beautiful and inspiring! Love the messages on your calender! A collaboration always brings the best out of each artists. I also love the title of your beautiful calender! And i also adore those gorgeous cards you made. They would put a smile on anyone’s face! Your video is truly inspirational and you and your friend are both so beautiful! I am so happy to know you will be celebrating the holidays to the fullest! I have so much to learn from you and each time i visit your lovely space here…i am always so touched and i always leave with a huge smile on my face. Thank YOU so much for sharing and sharing and sharing and for all the inspiration you bring to my life. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
It was so nice to turn the computer on and begin the day with that video and some laughter – the calendar is such a wonderful + inspirational collaboration between you two and I can’t wait to check back with your year of wishes ! Just lovely (as always)
Lots of love!!
Kate
your calendar is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
& cards sooooo dear…my heart is
particularly drawn to those
polaaaaaaaaar bearssss! i love
them so! & you! XOX
OMG. I just watched your Year of Wishes video and my two year old crawled up onto the table to watch and he yelled, ‘COOL! COOL!’ And I said, ‘That’s Aunt Lori,’ and he pointed to you and said, ‘Aunt Lori,’ and then he pointed at Lisa and said, ‘AND MOMMY.’
BaaaHAHAHAHAAAA!
Love you two. So cute and fun. Can’t wait to get a million of these.
xo
Lori, the calendar is wonderful! Congrats! And those are the cutest holiday cards!
Soooooooo much joy to you, beautiful Lori!
Adore the magic that flows from your spirit
and onto your paper
and into the universe!
Sparkles of life everywhere!
So thankful that you ARE:)
(my life is so much the richer)
-glad squeeze,
Jennifer
What a beautiful calendar and cards..and – love that your art has opened you up to a path of creative healing. My father – too – died at this time of year. Never easy…