Some paintings begin with moments from my own life.
Spirit Portraits begin with yours.
These commissioned paintings are created through conversation, reflection, and attentive listening. Together, we reflect on the quiet ways grace, beauty, and curiosity have shaped your story, creating a painting that invites you to remember what has always been there.
Your Story in a Painting
Spirit Portraits
- A conversation that changed everything.
- A season of waiting.
- A difficult loss.
- An unexpected joy.
- A prayer that was answered years later.
- Most of these moments pass without much notice.
Yet together, they become the story of a life. Spirit Portraits are my way of honoring those stories through paint.
Like the rest of my work, they grow from the same lifelong question that guides every collection I create:
What changes when we begin to notice what has been here all along?
Why I Create Spirit Portraits
What is a Spirit Portrait?
A Spirit Portrait is an original commissioned painting inspired by your story.
We begin with a conversation and a photograph of you or the person you want the portrait for.
I listen, and I meditate on your energy. I notice the sensations, feelings, colors, and messages that come through for you.
From there, I create a painting that responds to what I've heard, not as a literal illustration, but as an artistic interpretation of the beauty, grace, and meaning woven throughout your story.
No two are alike. Together, we reflect on the people, experiences, hopes, losses, and moments that have shaped your life and then discuss your pathway forward.
← Right this way!
I have synesthesia, so color arrives to me as sensation before it arrives as sight. When I tune into a person's energy, I feel color first — and I follow it, layer by layer, until the portrait is complete. This is what makes every piece unlike anything else you've seen.
She could see through my essence and pull out what I needed — she validated everything I'd been experiencing but couldn't put a finger on.
— Rose W.
An original painting. Yours to keep forever.
I paint in layers — color by color, sensation by sensation — until what I sensed becomes something physical. Every portrait is one of a kind offering you messages to find clarity, hope and peace.
A written color reading — what I saw, in your colors.
Every portrait comes with a personal written note: what each color holds, what it might be saying, what came through while I painted. Most people say it is the thing they already knew but didn't have words for.
A 30-minute Zoom reveal call. This is where it lands.
We explore your portrait together. I walk you through what I saw, color by color. You'll see yourself for the first time in your radiant colors. You'll understand more than you ever thought possible.
The Experience
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The Reading
The Portrait
The Reveal
Everything begins with noticing.
Living With The Work
There's so much that you'll see.
One of the greatest privileges of my work is hearing from collectors months or even years later.
They tell me the painting has changed with them.
That they continue noticing new details. That it reminds them of something they had forgotten.
It quietly meets them differently in each season of life.
That's my hope.
Not that the painting gives you answers.
That it continues inviting you back into your own story.
Most of my collectors become friends. It's a great privilege to be in your home and sharing in the energy of your story.
Collector Stories
During that session you told me that I have a story that is worth sharing so I can give hope to people that know my story and reads it. I started writing a book after that session and today I'm a published author. Most people ask me what was the thing that made me decide to write the book. You were the thing. Your words your session that day was the thing.
— Sushmitha M.
Sushmitha - Published Author
When I first worked with Heather Eck, I knew the process was intuitive — but I didn’t expect how intuitive. Without context, she picked up on a health challenge (something never shared openly, and I later shared in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go). That moment cracked something open.
The spirit portrait reflected where I was in a way words couldn’t...with clarity + compassion. And from that experience… doors opened. Including this collaboration.
So when it came time to create the In Season planner covers, I knew I wanted them to carry that same energy I felt in my Spirit Portrait—intuition over timelines, reflection over pressure, and color as a form of guidance.
I’ll admit, I hesitated to ask. But during a podcast conversation, we discovered we both loved to play “important papers” as kids—and in that moment, it felt like a sign.
So I asked. And here we are.
— Jenn S. (@Flourish.Careers)
Jenn - Flourish Careers
I had her come to my classes and do her intuitive art work for my students. And I told her she'd have to come back another day because we couldn't function. She was so on point that we were rattled in the best possible way! They couldn't focus the rest of the day because they were so focused on their paintings and the messages that came through. She's amazing and she's so calm. Just her presence is so peaceful. I'll have her come to every single cohort. She's amazing. She's so gifted.
— Laura R. (@TriangleLifeCoach)
Laura - Master Life Coach
Starting at $997
Payment plans available
If you'd like to be the first to know when new openings become available, I'd love to welcome you to the waitlist.
Availability and Investment
Every portrait is different. I share what I received - and you decide what resonates. Most people find that more lands than they expected.
What I Paint and What It Means For You
- Hidden strengths or gifts you may not realize you're carrying
- Places where energy feels stuck, or where something is actively shifting
- Colors that correspond to your chakras, emotions, or what your body is holding
- Shapes and imagery that speak to what's moving in your life right now
- Impressions from ancestors, guides, or your own deeper knowing
Here’s what I might see and include in your painting:
This work tends to find the people who need it. A Spirit Portrait isn't for everyone — and that's okay. Here's a sense of who tends to resonate with this experience.
Read what past spirit portrait clients have had to say:
- You've been putting everyone else first
- You're in a season of transition
- You want something genuinely personal
- You're drawn to energy and intuition
- You're ready to be seen
- You want a conventional portrait
- You need a guaranteed outcome
- You want purely decorative art
- You're not open to the process
Heather’s process is so unique and individualized. I was amazed at how accurate she was when describing what she felt when she saw my face and how that translates to what I want to do for my clients – I want them to find their authentic selves and live their best lives! She chose colors that are among my favorites: blue, aqua, teal, etc. I was so pleased with the entire experience that I have recommended her to my friends and family.” with my spirit and provided clarity which I didn’t imagine to find through colors and imagery.
Justin
Today I had my Spirit Portrait session with Heather and it was truly an amazing experience! Heather is a beautiful light and she shines her insights and creativity with such incredible accuracy. I felt like she helped me to connect with myself on a deeper level and opened me up to areas within me that need my love and attention. I was humbled by how much information she was able to receive from the portrait, which, by the way, was so beautiful. Heather has an amazing intuitive and artistic gift and she graciously uses them to serve others. I left the session feeling like I understood my body and spirit so much better. Highly recommend!
Lisa B.
My session with Heather was unbelievable in the best possible way. My body and soul totally resonated with the intuitive hits she received while creating my spirit portrait. And the portrait itself is stunning, it has my favorite colors and really speaks to me. It will hold a place of honor in my office where I can look at it daily. Heather has a remarkable gift, so unique. Her talents are many and I will be sending everyone her way. I also gifted a spirit portrait to my daughter and soon to be husband, as a wedding gift. They loved the idea and again, very unusual and so very special. Thank you Heather.
Kim S.
I had the good fortune to have Heather as a guest on my "World Awakenings" podcast, and in a super kind and thoughtful gesture, she painted my spirit portrait as a thank you for me having her on my show! A couple weeks later, she meet me on zoom & showed me my portrait which was spot-on with who I am and radiating to the Universe! I am completely blown-away by her graciousness, her generosity, and her talent! Anyone who is considering working with Heather do not hesitate as she is the real deal! Thank you, Heather! -
Karl G.
I didn’t know what to expect when I signed up for the Spirit Portrait with Heather. When I saw it I was blown away. The colors and the energy that emanated from it spoke volumes to me. It was as if she could see through my essence and pull out what I needed to experience through colors and shapes. The intuitive messages that came through resonated with me and she validated a lot of what I have been experiencing but just quite couldn’t put a finger on. Everything made so much sense to me. I really love how she was able to tune into my energy and explore my personal chakras to give me a reading. I am going to frame my portrait and meditate with it every day. It was truly spectacular. She is so gifted.
Rose W.
Heather Eck is a courageous guide with tremendous energetic insight. Working with me, she immediately painted a red shape and identified how much it looked like a human heart. Demonstrating her connection to my energy - I recently had a CT scan (of my heart) and learned that I have zero arterial plaque (so I've been both focused on, and proud of, my heart health)! Additionally, Heather was able to give me some useful suggestions moving forward, based on what she saw in me. I'm implementing her suggestions about incorporating the outdoors into my spiritual practices with profound effects. I recommend Heather highly - you will be in good hands!
Greg K.
My work has been exhibited worldwide and is held in private collections nationwide.
Each collection explores a different facet of the same lifelong inquiry.
My work invites viewers to slow down, look again, and discover the beauty, mystery, and faint traces of spirit that often go unnoticed.
The subjects may change, but the question remains.
When I'm not in the studio, I share conversations about art, creativity, and attentive living through my podcast, Your Radiant Spirit.
Bring this experience to a group — birthdays, retreats, women's circles, bachelorette parties, and more. Each guest receives their own original painting, created live.
Spirit Portrait Parties are a unique and magical experience where art, energy, and intuition come together! During these gatherings, I create personalized Spirit Portraits for each guest, capturing the colors and energy I see around them in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind painting. It’s a fun and enlightening way to explore your aura, connect with your intuition, and gain deeper insight into your energetic presence.
Spirit Portrait Parties
Q&A
You don't need to hold any particular belief. Many clients come curious but skeptical and find that something in the portrait still moves them.
Before our reveal call, I'll share your portrait privately so you can sit with it first. The call is where most of the "oh, that's what that means" moments happen.
Yes — I can tune into a partner, child, pet, or someone who has passed. These make meaningful gifts for weddings, grief, milestones, and celebrations.
Typically, you can expect your portrait within 2-4 weeks after our reading session. This timeframe allows me to fully immerse in your energy and create a piece that truly resonates with your spirit.
Absolutely. You can ask me to focus on a specific area, theme, feeling, emotion, timeframe, location, or energy! Just ask!
