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About The Artist

Heather Middleton, a Cape Town-based self-taught artist, approaches each piece with an openness to beauty’s many forms. Her art is restorative and deeply intentional, offering viewers a chance to find peace, wonder, and inspiration. Grounded in her belief that beauty heals, Heather’s wish is that each creation awakens something essential in those who experience it.

How To | Commissions

A commission with Heather is a journey of collaboration. She takes the time to understand not just what you want visually, but what you wish to feel when you look at it. By capturing your unique essence or a treasured memory, Heather creates a piece that becomes part of your life’s story—a beautiful and enduring symbol crafted just for you.
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1. Initial Consultation
Permission to Paint for You
Heather begins each commission by connecting with you and asking for permission to paint your essence. This sets the tone for a collaborative, respectful, and spiritually aligned journey.
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2. Exploration
Discovering What’s in Your Heart
Together, you’ll explore the core of what you wish to manifest—qualities like love, insight, purpose, or balance. This step often feels cathartic, joyful, and even transformative, as Heather helps bring clarity to your heart’s deepest desires.
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3. Choose Your Medium and Size
Materials that Resonate
Select from options such as acrylic or watercolor on Fabriano paper, canvas, wood, or leather. Each material brings a unique texture and energy to the piece, allowing it to resonate more deeply with you.
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4. Creation of Your Piece
Bringing Your Vision to Life
Heather channels her intuition and connection to your essence to create a piece that captures your energy, accompanied by messages from your guides. Each artwork is intended to serve as a ‘portal,’ a beautiful reminder of what you’re manifesting in life.

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5. Completion and Presentation
Receiving Your Spirit Mandala
After two to three weeks, depending on the size and complexity, your mandala is complete. It’s presented alongside a reading—a powerful reflection of your journey and what you’re calling into your life.

Connect with Heather

Whether you’re interested in exploring her work, beginning a commission, or simply sharing in the beauty she creates, Heather welcomes you. Reach out to start a conversation about how art can bring meaning and wonder to your world.