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Art as Path, Refuge
and Inner Medicine
Chichester, West Sussex, UK
Creativity anchored in purpose, rooted in meaning
and connected to the heart
“Creativity flourishes in a state of inner spaciousness. When we allow ourselves to be still, to be open and to connect with the heart, we discover the wellspring from which all true inspiration flows.” Sharon Salzburg
Joanne Farley-Webb (b.1973) studied painting at The Royal Academy Schools, London. Her work forms part of an ongoing intuitive enquiry into wellbeing and self-transformation, combining elements of wisdom practices, such as meditation and devotional teachings. Her practice is deeply-rooted in a spiritual and soul-led approach to creativity as a medicine. She is a contemplative artist, guide, Reiki Master and trained cacao ceremony facilitator, space holder, Buddhist, and heart-centred connector. Her work explores consciousness, wellbeing, joy and stillness. Her artwork is held in both British and international private collections, reflecting a growing recognition of her unique contribution to contemporary spiritual art.
Her art studio is based in Chichester, West Sussex, UK.
“Everyone is creative. Creativity is our very nature... To do this, we must bypass the voice inside of us that says stop.” Jack Kornfield
Her teaching philosophy emphasises embodied presence, intuitive process and sacred attention. Joanne facilitates offline, unplugged art classes and contemplative workshops from her city centre studio space in Metro House and at the Green Door Centre in Bosham. These offerings invite participants into a co-creative, reflective space - where art becomes a medicine, a vehicle for healing, awakening and transformation.
In 2020 during the COVID pandemic, Joanne co-founded and implemented an Arts-on-Prescription project in collaboration with My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre, NHS Innovation Primary Trust, NHS West Sussex, Aldingbourne Trust, Pathfinders, and Richmond Fellowship. Funded by Arts Council England and The Big Lottery, this significant and impactful 12-month initiative highlighted the significant benefits of creativity as an intervention,
promoting wellbeing and transformation.
View Exhibitions & Awards - HERE
With over three decades of lived experience working with creativity, Joanne walks beside individuals and groups as a gentle guide and teacher. Within the stillness of her private working art studio, she offers both traditional fine art instruction and intuitive, heart-centred ways of working. Her non-clinical, creative pathways to wellbeing are rooted in contemplative practice and the mindful ritual of meditative mark-making. Here, art is a form of medicine fostering deep connection, inner work, and quiet transformation. She is inspired by Kirtan chanting and her paintings honour the sacredness of the everyday.
''Living a soulful, creative life is both ecstatic and humbling. Those deep, life-recalibrating moments and life tidal waves that shake our core can sometimes be challenging. They often call us to root down, to return to ourselves. Yet within that space and experience lies an opportunity to reveal, affirm, align and bring us into wholeness. Creativity becomes a subtle medicine teacher, gently guiding us home - toward purpose, belonging, and a deep sense of grounding
that unfolds over time'' Joanne Farley-Webb
Joanne's paintings arise from an ongoing, intuitive enquiry into form and formlessness, and the path of self-transformation. Each work belongs to a perpetual unfolding: a series of inward metaphysical explorations expressed through streams of consciousness Asemic writing, iridescent metallic mediums, resin, rhinestones and reflective particles that shift with the light.
As the light moves, so too do the images; at times they shimmer into being, and they also dissolve, disappearing into silence. This dance between the seen and unseen invites the viewer into stillness into the liminal space where perception meets devotion, and where the boundary
between the inner and outer world softens.
''Over the years, my work has continued to evolve, shaped by loss, love and Buddhist teachings, and the sacred everyday moments. I paint to make space for that kind of stillness, for the extraordinary within the ordinary'' Joanne Farley-Webb
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“When you learn to trust yourself implicitly, you no longer need to prove something through your art... This is when creating
art becomes effortless.”
John Daido Loori
Contemplative Fine Art is a gentle, mindful approach to creativity - where art becomes a form of meditation, inner listening and soulful expression. Rooted in presence rather than performance, this practice invites you to slow down, tune in, and let your brush, pencil, or hand move from a place of deep connection. It’s not about proving anything. It’s about just being.
All clients paint alongside Joanne at her art studio as she develops her ongoing body of work and projects. This real world collaborative approach fosters a dynamic creative environment where participants actively engage in the artistic process and arts business, gaining insight into professional practice while contributing to a shared journey of exploration and expression.
No Two Journeys
Are the Same
All our creative opportunities are intentionally unplugged, but we understand that many people find it hard to disconnect. That’s why we promote positive, ad-free tools to gently uplift your practice and help you begin, so over time, you can step away from doom-scrolling and into mindful creativity.
Every participant receives free access to the world’s largest ad-free library of guided meditations, music tracks, worksheets and talks, providing ongoing tools for calm, creativity, and transformation.
Your journey continues long after the session ends — supporting lasting change, one mindful step at a time. Find out more or book an introductory meeting with Joanne - HERE
This is a creative opportunity to return to yourself, a refuge of breath, stillness, and creativity. Of being fully, tenderly here. You pick up your brush, your pencil, your fingers - whatever feels right - and you let them move, not because you have something to prove, but because you have something to feel. Each mark becomes a pause, a sigh. Not perfect. Not polished. Just real. Just yours.
This is your sacred creative space. A quiet meeting place where stillness and creativity hold hands.
Visit the Peaceful Paintbrush Art Studio
Chichester, West Sussex
The Peaceful Paintbrush welcomes everyone — at any stage of creative experience — artists, beginners, dreamers, neurodivergent thinkers, and soul-led seekers who are ready to move beyond burnout, perfectionism, and the pressure to do it all “the right way.” This is a nurturing space to slow down, breakthrough blocks, reconnect, and create from a place of truth rather than expectation.
Joanne brings together real-world creative experience with grounded holistic wisdom, helping you build a sustainable, fulfilling creative life that feels anchored, authentic, and aligned with who you truly are. Together, we explore creativity as a pathway to connection — reducing isolation and supporting your journey towards balance, clarity, and joy.
The Peaceful Paintbrush offers grounded tools, clear direction, and real, honest encouragement to help you take that next creative step. This isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about showing up - exactly as you are - and having the courage to create from that place.
Because that’s where the real transformation begins.
Contact Joanne
Telephone - 07543660185 or Email - HERE
Whats App - The Peaceful Paintbrush
2025 Classes and Pricelist - HERE
Location - Art Studio & The Bodhi Tree Shop
FreedomWorks, 1st Floor, Metro House, Northgate,
Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1BJ
(We also run monthly group workshops at Green Door, Bosham)
From September 2025 - Studio / Visiting Hours
Classes / Mondays, Tuesday & Fridays - Sessions are 10am or 2pm
Open Hours / Mondays, Tuesday & Fridays - 8am until 4.30pm
If booking a meeting - Please use the contact form to schedule an appointment.
Credit cards are accepted for art purchases, singing bowls, smudge and more...
We are NOT on Social Media
Please note that from August 2024, I chose not be active on any social media platforms. This decision reflects my deep focus on my creative practice and my commitment to immersing myself fully in the discipline of my studio work.
Updates, art drops and exhibition invites are available
exclusively via email subscribers ONLY.
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