Leaping Into 2027: The Official Hoptastic Calendar Pre-Order Is Live!

The paint tubes are out, the canvases are lined up across the studio benches, and I am bursting at the seams with excitement to finally announce this: the 2027 Limited Edition Calendar Pre-Order is officially live!

Every year, designing the annual calendar is one of my favorite creative milestones. I don’t build these just to keep track of dates; I design them to be daily companions that bring a genuine smile to your face all year long. This time around, I think we’ve created something truly special.

Meet the Star of 2027: Hoptastic

The theme for 2027 is Hoptastic.

If you haven’t met our little green friend yet, let me introduce you to the magic. The story of Hoptastic follows an adventurous, wide-eyed frog who somehow crawled his way through a pair of magical underwear. That single, absurd moment changed his entire life. Now, he’s out here living his best existence, traipsing through snowbanks, carving pumpkins, tending wild flower patches, dancing beneath firework-filled skies, and bringing pure, unadulterated joy to a world that could always use a bit more lightness.

Every single month will feature fresh, original paintings from this quirky series, paired with inspirational thoughts and a handpicked selection of weird, wonderful, and Rafi-made holidays. It’s colorful, slightly unhinged, and packed with heart.

Come Along on the Creative Journey

When you pre-order your 2027 calendar, you aren’t just reserving a piece of print—you’re joining the studio journey.

I’m working through the entire creation schedule right now:

• Nov 1–6: Painting the complete collection of original artworks
• Nov 7–13: Layout, design, and graphics
• Nov 14–20: Proofing and finalizing every detail
• Nov 21–30: Printing and prepping for packaging
• Dec 1–11: Packing and shipping every pre-order to your doorstep!
• Dec 4: Our Official Calendar Release Party on the YouTube Virtual Holiday Show!

To make this experience even more fun, once you place your pre-order, you’ll get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates via a private email newsletter dedicated strictly to our 2027 Calendar collectors. I’ll be taking you into the studio to share work-in-progress snapshots, design proofs, studio shenanigans, and early previews of each month as the collection comes together.

Every pre-ordered calendar will come hand-signed by me, packed safely in an archival sleeve, and bundled with a little studio surprise because surprises make everything better.

Head over to the shop to grab your copy now, reserve your studio bonus, and let’s make 2027 our most AWESOME and joyful year yet!