Okay, I have to admit that I am somewhat nervous with this new site! I have been able to make posts for days now, but just haven’t been able to make myself do it! I am so thrilled with this new website- it fits me and feels right. But it is a change. I am wondering if all my people will find me here (I’m over here now, friends! Come over!) I imagine it will take a few posts before this feels like my new home. I am still unpacking my bags and settling in.
So, it is excitement mixed with a little fear. This happens a lot.
Feel the fear and do it anyway.
I felt a boatload of fear when I was making the painting above. That painting went through this horrific ugly phase that made me want to run away from it and never finish it. It was on such a huge canvas that the ugly phase took so long to get through to the other side. I knew this painting was teaching me what I am ready to learn- to persevere through fear, to trust, to believe in something greater then myself.
On the first Monday of this year, I started a new project that is changing me in more ways than I ever thought possible. I am doing a gratitude project where I make 100 paintings for 100 people who have touched my life. I am sharing my stories on the page A Hundred Thank-yous. So essentially, I have two blogs now, both on the same site. (I just got scared again!)
Thank you for sharing this journey with me.
Hello friends! I'm Lori Portka. I make art with the intention to radiate love and healing. 
Lori, It looks fabulous!
Congrat! It looks beautiful.
Jodi
Congrats Lori – it looks beautiful!
May you have much joy and success with your new site!
It looks so fresh and uplifting, Lori… congratulations!
IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
i love it and i love you!!!!
i am so excited for all these amazing adventures you are on
and you inspire me BEYOND!!!
i would go on any journey with you sister!!
oxoxoxoxoxo
k
I found you! I’m here! I’m here!
Lori- I LOVE the new site! Impressive & simply lovely!
Looking forward to hearing more about your gratitude venture 🙂
Sending love to help work through the fear!
xoxo
persevere through fear–oh my gosh, did I ever need to read your experience and honesty today. Just reading this has loosened up a little knot that has bene in my tummy. Lori, you are pure beauty and bravery, and I am so thankful.
I’m here, I’m, I’m here!!!
Oh Lori, what a gorgeous, alive, fresh, friendly, inspiring, safe place to be.
“Feel the fear and do it anyway…” It is so totally about that, isn’t it? You are so brave, my friend. I am truly honored to walk this path with you by my side…I can so feel you here.
Oh my! And this painting! It’s so damn gorgeous…spilling over with color & goodness…like you, my lovely lovely friend.
Big smooches to you!
P.S: Can’t wait to check out the gratitude project…sounds perfect.
it is every kind of awesome. W O W .
No fears! It’s awesome! Beautiful! Spectacular! I love the first painting, post, project.
i’m in. all in.
here.
away w/you
is indeed
sweeeet.
xoxox
oh me oh my! it’s so wonderful and beautiful and so perfectly you! and of course people will find their way to you…you’re gonna magnetically attract them with your awesomeness, girl! so thrilled for you!
I can tell you right now to let go of that fear – you have NOTHING to be afraid of – I love the light bright fresh look of the site -and that painting???? OMGosh!!!!!!!!! You have been in Somerset, your work is gorgeous and now an awesome website – you are flying girl – spread those wings and just breathe!!!! way to go.
Love the banner and all the colours of your site.
I totally know what you mean about the ugly stage of a painting… it makes one really have to dig deep to pull through to the other side. In your case, it was worth it…such a beautiful painting!
Lori,
your new site is beautiful, your painting is beautiful, and you are a beautiful soul. What is the saying…”feel the fear and do it anyway”? Congratulations on taking a bold step. I know you have even greater things in your future.
Big hugs,
Judy Hartman
Wow! Your new website looks fabulous – great job and your painting is lovely. I think everything goes through that “ugly phase” – but then you come out the other end with something lovely – yay! All my best to you!
fantastic! bravo Lori. this was a big move.
What a beautiful painting! Congrats on the new blog.
Dearest sweet lori, congratz on your new site. It is gorgeous!! This new painting is soo beautiful!! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Looooooove it – so beautiful 🙂
this is a beautiful place, lori …
it so reflects beautiful you …
full of colour, joy and messages from the heart …
mmmm … awesomeness!
xo
pg