Lee Ann Heltzel: Visionary Pioneer of Ocular Meditation & MetaArt | Falyn Morningstar | 3-2025
Embodied in the visionary strokes of Lee Ann Fortunato-Heltzel lies a transformative artistic journey—MetaArt. As a creative empath, Lee Ann seamlessly integrates the limitless potential of human creativity with the boundless landscapes of consciousness.
With a storied history in marketing for iconic brands like Revlon and 3M, Lee Ann has evolved into an emerging artist, pioneering the MetaArt movement. Her creations are more than visual spectacles; they are emotional portals that evoke feelings of Peace, Love, Unity, and Healing.
MetaArt isn't just observed; it's experienced. It invites you to witness and engage through eyes-open Ocular Meditation, fostering a sensory journey that resonates with the pineal gland. This transcends conventional boundaries and brings deep levels of peace and unity. Some MetaArt add sound for a multiple-sensory experience.
MetaArt transforms a space into an immersive sanctuary, bridging the connection between mind, body, and spirit—a response to the chaos of modern society.
Step into the captivating art of Lee Ann Heltzel, where each brushstroke is a purposeful journey into the uncharted realms of consciousness—crafting a symphony of experiences that transcend the conventional limits of artistry.
Lee Ann travels throughout the US and Europe, yet she calls Pittsburgh, PA her home.
Let’s Dive Into The Interview!
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What does "MetaArt" mean to you, and how does this concept influence your creative process?
My career, spanning over 40 years, is a unique blend of marketing as an art director and marketing strategist and spiritual exploration as a death doula connected to Christ Consciousness. I am an explorer of human potential, a path I am excited to share.
When I started my own firm in 2010, my unique abilities as a death doula merged with my marketing skills. I began to operate from higher states of consciousness, collaborating only with cultural creatives and those who are here to evolve humanity.
One of my transformative offerings has been the multi-dimensional retreats, a journey I continue to undertake. The paintings that emerged during these retreats are not merely art; they are gateways to higher liminal spaces of pure potential. They act as a bridge, bringing the expansive realm of potential-led vision and direction into our 3D experience, offering a unique tool for personal growth and transformation.
In 2020, I was guided to paint pure frequencies, the first being Peace. A few paintings later, along with the direction to paint Love, came the wisdom to incorporate sacred sound into the experience for a multi-sensory effect. It was then that I met Ian Morris, who created the sound component for Love.
What I love about these paintings is that they emerge through me instead of my creative thoughts. This demands a great deal of surrender and trust. Everything—from the written transmission that accompanies the painting to its size, medium, the surface it’s painted on, and whether or not there is sound—is channeled. They are visual portals that, when meditated upon, open the viewer to higher states of consciousness and universal support. MetaArt stands at the intersection of art, spirituality, and human potential.
MetaArt Love
Can you tell us more about "The Power of Ocular Meditation" and how you believe viewers can use your art as a meditative practice?
Ocular Meditation is a transformative practice that incorporates open-eyed meditation to connect our conscious and subconscious minds. Unlike traditional meditation, which typically involves closing the eyes and withdrawing from external stimuli, Ocular Meditation promotes deep presence through focused visual engagement. By softly gazing at an image—an ancient Sanskrit practice featuring MetaArt as the visual—the mind gradually transitions into a meditative state, bypassing analytical thought and entering a flow of heightened awareness.
Each painting possesses a distinct frequency that acts as a visual portal into that frequency as it enters the retina, travels to the hypothalamus, and directly reaches the pineal gland, often referred to as "the seat of the soul." As viewers interact with the artwork, they may perceive subtle shifts—the colors appear to breathe, patterns and images come forth, or the colors might change, or the canvas might turn white. This is not an optical illusion, but rather an interaction between the observer and the frequency inherent in the painting. After a brief 11-minute viewing, the pineal gland—historically linked to intuition and heightened awareness—is gently stimulated, promoting deep relaxation, clarity, and even visionary experiences.
Incorporating Ocular Meditation with MetaArt into daily practice can be profoundly beneficial. Whether used for stress reduction, creativity enhancement, or spiritual exploration, this method encourages individuals to attune to their inner world in a tangible way. It provides a tool for grounding in the present moment while expanding one's perception beyond the ordinary. Many have reported experiencing healing after meditating with MetaArt.
Ultimately, Ocular Meditation with MetaArt is an invitation to go beyond passive observation and actively engage with a piece of art as a living, breathing meditation tool that evolves with the viewer and continues to reveal new layers of insight over time.
MetaArt Peace original, reproduction and clothing line
Can you share how your practice has evolved over the years, highlighting any pivotal moments or experiences that significantly shaped your art and the way you approach your work today?
My relationship with MetaArt is always evolving and exciting. Since the entire process is guided, I never know what to expect. For example, I was guided to secure an Airbnb on the Line of Totality for the Total Eclipse crossing the US in April 2024. I knew a MetaArt painting was to come in, but I didn't know the frequency just to secure the location.
Two weeks prior, I sat down to receive the transmission (my starting point) of profound information to discover the frequency of Grace, which was the topic. During that experience, I understood it would be a painting on a physical door and a sacred sound would be present. Within 24 hours, I was introduced to Dovida Goodman, who channels beautiful music via piano. I was also directed that the multi-media piece would require sacred water from all over the globe, which, remarkably, I had on my altar.
In 2024, I channeled my first MetaArt painting, healing and balancing a specific geographic location, at Lily Dale Assembly in Lily Dale, NY. The experience is always surprising and expansive.
The Frequency of Lily Dale
Your art involves a lot of intricate textures and patterns. Can you share the inspiration behind your use of these elements and the role they play in your artistic expression?
MetaArt paintings involve several layers of mediums, including a variety of paints (tempera, oil, acrylic), stains, crystals, and gold leaf. They can take anywhere from 10 days to 6 months to complete.
Since it is all 'directed from a higher state,' I never know what I'll be guided to use or do, and often, I'm quite sure I'm about to ruin the entire piece. However, I never do ruin it and am always in awe of the result.
The Frequency of Lily Dale
I noticed you offer corporate art programs; can you share how you collaborate with companies to bring art and intention into their spaces? How do you engage businesses to expand in this way?
I offer several corporate creativity programs designed to integrate creativity, intention, and well-being into organizations. These programs foster innovation, emotional balance, and a more engaged culture and offer a creative method for stepping into a state of potential.
By potential, I mean discovering creativity and imagination to generate new ideas. Consider this: there wasn't a car until Ford envisioned the concept of it, nor a telephone until Bell dreamed it into existence.
My work includes MetaArt installations, immersive retreats, and creative engagement experiences that align with the company's values and goals. Art in the workplace is not just about aesthetics; it serves as a tool that fosters inspired, innovative thinking and enhances well-being. Through my programs, I present MetaArt and Ocular Meditation as tools for stress reduction, expanded thinking, and improved collaboration.
For organizations seeking more hands-on, creative engagement, I facilitate interactive corporate retreats where employees experience the power of creativity firsthand. Through immersive painting sessions, guided Ocular Meditation, and collaborative problem-solving labs, teams break free from conventional thinking and cultivate fresh perspectives alongside their creative genius.
Businesses can incorporate MetaArt Meditation Stations, dedicated spaces where employees can pause, reset, and engage in Ocular Meditation with custom MetaArt pieces. The MetaArt Inspiration Station is a custom art installation where employees can paint using my method, which has a myriad of benefits. In the end, paintings are created that can adorn the halls or be auctioned as a fundraiser.
Now more than ever, companies recognize the importance of nurturing creativity, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence in their teams. Research indicates that art-infused workspaces boost productivity, improve employee retention, and promote innovative thinking, all of which directly impact a company's success.
Whether through custom MetaArt commissions, corporate retreats, or interactive creative experiences, my work encourages businesses to think beyond conventional wellness initiatives and to explore art as a powerful tool for transformation, engagement, and expansion.
Creativity Camp
On your website, you mention MetaArt Heal Testing via Bio-Well Technology. Can you explain how this technology works and how you’ve integrated it into your artistic process?
Many sectors utilize MetaArt and Ocular Meditation in their practices, including health and wellness, interior design, mindfulness, and energy work for individuals of all ages. The results are outstanding, considering how the simple act of sitting and gazing at a painting can significantly enhance and expand one's awareness.
Bio-Well Technology is an advanced imaging tool that measures individuals' energetic fields before and after interacting with various stimuli. It operates using Electro-Photonic Imaging (Gas Discharge Visualization), capturing the subtle energy emissions from a person's fingertips. These emissions correlate with the body's energetic state and can indicate balance, stress, and overall well-being.
I am collaborating with Bio-Well testing to validate what many people intuitively feel when engaging with my paintings—their capacity to shift energy, create balance, and promote healing. Through initial testing, we've documented measurable changes in participants' physical and energetic health after interacting with MetaArt, confirming that these paintings are more than just visual pieces; they serve as tools for transformation. The testing continues with this device, and I remain open to exploring other scientific methods for quantifying MetaArt.
The bottom graph depicts the 11-minute meditation session of a 70-year-old male, showing a noticeable improvement in several organs indicated by the reduction of the darker green spikes. This objective data supports the idea that engaging with MetaArt can lead to tangible shifts in well-being, moving beyond anecdotal evidence to measurable, visual proof.
Integrating Bio-Well Technology into my artistic process connects science and creativity, offering both experiential and measurable evidence that art can harmonize, heal, and elevate consciousness. This approach enhances how individuals engage with my work and provides a strong framework for incorporating MetaArt into their environments and practices.
Where can our audience find your work on display? Are there any current or upcoming exhibitions or galleries featuring your pieces?
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