My Story

About Quiet Thunder

Quiet Thunder is the creative practice of Suzanne Halliwell, a UK-based artist and creative facilitator specialising in original artwork, meaningful jewellery, and creative wellbeing workshops.

Working across painting, mixed media, and hand-crafted objects, Suzanne creates art and experiences that support calm, reflection, and reconnection - offering creativity as a gentle counterbalance to modern overwhelm.

Quiet Thunder brings together contemporary art and creative wellbeing, grounded in slowness, listening, and intention.

The Meaning of Quiet Thunder

The name Quiet Thunder comes from a line by Charles Bukowski and reflects a kind of strength that doesn’t need to shout - something subtle, steady, and deeply felt.

This idea runs through all of my work. I’m drawn to the unseen: memory, emotion, intuition, and the quiet forces that shape our inner lives. My practice explores how creativity can hold meaning, mark transitions, and offer a sense of grounding during times of change.

What I Do

Quiet Thunder spans three interconnected strands of work:

  • Original artwork
    Contemporary paintings and mixed-media pieces inspired by mythology, nature, memory, and symbolism. Many works explore themes of connection, resilience, and the unseen threads that bind us.

  • Meaningful jewellery
    Hand-stamped silver and gold jewellery created as personal talismans, keepsakes, and gifts - often commissioned to mark life events, relationships, or moments of transition.

  • Creative workshops and retreats
    Gently facilitated creative experiences that combine art-making with wellbeing practices such as reflection, mindfulness, journaling, and time in nature. These sessions are designed to support calm, creativity, and nervous-system regulation.

Each strand informs the others, creating a cohesive practice rooted in care, meaning, and human connection.

Who Quiet Thunder Is For

Quiet Thunder is for individuals and organisations seeking a more thoughtful, human-centred approach to creativity.

My work often resonates with people who:

  • feel overwhelmed or creatively blocked

  • are navigating change, grief, or transition

  • want to reconnect with creativity in a calm, non-pressured way

  • are drawn to art that feels emotionally meaningful rather than decorative

No previous creative experience is needed - just openness and curiosity.

My Approach to Creative Wellbeing

I work gently and inclusively, with an emphasis on process over outcome.

Creativity, in this context, is not about performance or perfection. It’s about slowing down, paying attention, and allowing something meaningful to emerge. Whether through artwork, jewellery, or workshops, my intention is to create spaces where people feel safe, supported, and quietly restored.

My work is frequently described as calming, grounding, and quietly powerful.

About Suzanne Halliwell

I am an artist and creative facilitator with over a decade of experience working across the UK and internationally. Alongside my studio practice, I lead creative workshops, retreats, and wellbeing sessions for individuals, groups, and organisations.

Quiet Thunder brings together my background in visual art, teaching, and facilitation into one integrated practice -  where creativity is both expressive and restorative.

A Quiet Invitation

Whether you’re here to explore original art, discover meaningful jewellery, join a creative workshop, or commission a personal piece, you’re warmly welcome.

Quiet Thunder is an invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect - through creativity that doesn’t shout, but stays with you.