Visual Artist & Ceremonial Practitioner
MARIANNE VALONLEHTO

Hello, I’m Marianne Valonlehto — a visual artist and ceremonial facilitator.
I love nature, silence, and the small beautiful moments of everyday life. Living in harmony with nature and my surroundings is deeply important to me. I draw strength from stillness, from living in my own rhythm, and from moments when everything naturally falls into balance.
The Essence of My Visual Art
As a visual artist, I wish to remind you of harmony, connection to nature, and the cyclical nature of life. I hope my paintings bring you inspiration, a sense of positivity, and inner calm. Their intention is to create beautiful, clear, and uplifting energy in the space they inhabit. My art can be approached on many levels — as an aesthetic experience, as a creator of atmosphere, or as a deeper journey for those who feel called.
Art created in the spirit of ceremony
I begin each painting session by cleansing the painting space, both physically and energetically. I prepare ceremonial cacao and light candles to create the right atmosphere.
Ceremonial cacao is high-quality, minimally processed, and pure cacao paste, traditionally used in ceremonies to support heart connection, grounding, inner work, and creative flow, while opening space for deeper experience.
I create sacred space by calling in the helpers of the highest light and love, together with the beautiful presence of Mother Earth. My paintings are inspired by the beauty of nature, experiences of unity, as well as mysticism and poetry. Carefully chosen music often accompanies my painting sessions, supporting the creative process.
The core of my work
As a ceremonial practitioner and Paco, my wish is to serve this society and our beloved Mother Earth. In the Peruvian Q’ero tradition, a Paco is a seer and healer who serves as a bridge between humans, nature, and the spiritual realms. I have received my Paco initiation from the respected Q’ero Francisco Apaza Flores, and I walk this path with respect and love, bringing the wisdom I have received into my own work.
The purpose of my work is to help you remember your connection to your inner center, your own power, and your unique purpose here. I work from love and light, honoring free will, the soul’s path, and each individual journey. My requests are prayers, and I trust that the highest and most beautiful harmony unfolds in every moment.
I offer ceremonial work, sound healing journeys, individual sessions, and cacao ceremonies. My intention is to support you in stepping into your own strength and remembering who you truly are.
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This life is a unique and precious journey.
Let us enjoy it fully, with open hearts and presence — creating harmony and beauty together.
Thank you for being here, and thank you for allowing me to share this journey with you.
You are always welcome to reach out — it would be a joy to meet you 🤍
With love, Marianne

Surround yourself with beauty and harmony, and create more harmony wherever you go.
Marianne Valonlehto
Visual Artist & Ceremonial Practitioner

Background & Education
Visual Arts
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Bachelor of Culture and Arts (Media, Photography), Lahti Institute of Design / LAB University of Applied Sciences
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Vedic Art studies and numerous courses (Öland, Sweden)
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Member of Finnish Artists’ Association (since 2021)
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Member of HIAA – Helsinki International Artists Association (since 2021)
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Group exhibitions since 2006
Ceremonial & Spiritual Practice
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Shamanic Practitioner, Green Tara College
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Paco Initiation: Francisco Apaza Flores (Q’ero tradition, Peru)
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Reiki I and Reiki II, Shanti (Rishikesh, India)
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Yoga, meditation, and somatic and energetic practices (over 20 years)
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Sound work, rituals, and ceremonial practices through various trainings
My Path & Integration
I have studied yoga, meditation, and somatic and energetic practices for over 20 years. My path has led me through various traditions, breathwork, energy work, rituals, and ceremonial practices. Alongside this, I have deepened my understanding of Reiki, sound healing, shamanic traditions, and spiritual growth from many perspectives.
I have traveled and lived in India and Peru, spending time within different spiritual communities and traditions. Through these experiences, my understanding of meditation, consciousness, and spiritual work has deepened. Today, nature is my greatest teacher, and the forest is an important place for listening, stillness, and strengthening connection.
AVAILABLE PAINTINGS
Here is a selection of available paintings. If the painting you are interested in has already been sold, you can always request a commissioned work. Shipping from the online store is only available within Finland, but shipping outside Finland is possible by arrangement.



























































