A sneak peek of 6 of my Hundred Thank You paintings on display at Cazenovia Artisans!
Hanging this little show at my local cooperative gallery yesterday made me so excited for the exhibition of my Hundred Thank Yous paintings that is scheduled for the first half 2012!
This photo shows 6 out of 70 paintings that are completed so far. That’s 70 paintings! I am getting so close to having them all ready to give away (after my exhibition). The writing underneath each painting is a note from me to the person the painting is for, saying why I am so thankful for her/him. When I was writing the note, I felt washed over with love, literally. I think my heart might actually burst when I finish writing all of the letters and see them all hanging together- 100 paintings, 100 thank you notes to 100 lovely souls.
Right now I am not sure exactly when the show will be held, but it will be sometime after Christmas. I recently Skyped with filmmakers Hailey and her mum, Toni, from the 365 Grateful documentary and they are planning to come to New York to interview me about my project and include me in their film about gratitude. Exciting! I adore both of them and can hardly wait to meet them in person. They show such warmth in their actions and faith in the power of gratitude to change lives- plus their Australian accents are too delightful for words!
My husband and I just got back from a trip to Chicago. I love that city! I am still unpacking, organizing and settling back into being home again.
Hugs! xo
PS: Did I mention I got an iPhone? WHY didn’t I get one sooner??? LOVE LOVE LOVE
Hello friends! I'm Lori Portka. I make art with the intention to radiate love and healing. 
Your paintings look so beautiful individually, but hung together…the greater message shines!! I can’t imagine how excited you will be seeing all 100 together. It will surely be breathtaking. Exciting times ahead!! Have a beautiful week. 🙂
I’m so happy and excited for you. Just love your work.
Wow Lori! So exciting. They look wonderful already!
And an iPhone. So green with iPhone envy!
AWESOME! My sister lives in Chicago and i have yet to go visit her. MUST – PLAN – TRIP – SOON! 🙂
Very sweet! So excited for you, Lori!
WOW!!! I can’t wait to get down to Caz to check them out! I will try to stop by this week. I am so excited to see them! What an inspirational project. Such beautiful work!
Lori, this is just beautiful. I am so excited to see more as they unfold. Your kindness and generosity has uplifted my spirit so much.
Love you dearly,
Alia
Oh so beautiful!
What a wonderful accomplishment :]
This is amazing and breathtaking… I may need to make a road trip to see this!
Sunshine and Smiles,
~Theresa
looking at these six makes me so happy i can’t even imagine what it will be like looking at all 100!
Such an impressive and inspiring project. Wish I could come see the show!!!
I’ve got goosebumps…feeling totally full of emotion looking at these painting, reading your words, imagining all of them together, the beauty of it all….
Lori, this is so touching. I couldn’t be happier for you.
Loving you so much,
Julia
SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL …. seeing all these beautiful pieces of love, graciousness, color, did i mention love…hanging together.
i adore you my friend!!!
you inspire me ALL. THE. TIME.
oxoxoxoxoxox
k