Greetings! If you have been reading my blog, you may know that I recently presented at our monthly MN Visual Journal Collective meeting on the topic of self-care and journaling. There were so many people who wanted to attend, yet the Minnesota weather got half the group to stay at... Continue reading

Could you use a little refresher on how to do "self-care"? Take a peek at what we discussed and created at the February MN Visual Journal Collective meeting held at Wet Paint. Continue reading

The 21 Secrets Super Sale starts today, and runs through Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Jump in now to save 40 percent off these wonderful mixed media online classes. Be sure to enter coupon code: SUPERSALE upon checkout. Using the links I share help me get paid as a 21 Secrets guest teacher. Thanks so much for your support. -Briana Continue reading

Get inspired and work in your visual journal this February! I have two different classes happening at Wet Paint in St. Paul, MN. Will you join me? Art is good for your soul. It is, it is, it is. Thanks in advance for your interest. Continue reading

Are you curious to learn some tips on how to develop a creative habit? Molly Anthony of The Found Art Walk shared her fabulous journals with us at the January 2020 MN Visual Journal Collective meeting. She also shared many tips and tricks for how to get started and how to stay accountable. Come on over and have a look! Continue reading

January, February, and March 2020 Workshops and Classes announcement from Briana of Orange Spiral Arts. You're invited to loosen up, get creative, and express yourself through a variety of art mediums. Briana has a line up including Gelli Printing, Abstract Alcohol Ink Art, Visual Journaling, Collage Heart Art, Junk Journaling and Book Binding, and Watercolor Painting workshops this winter in the Twin Cities. Join in the fun! Reserve your spot and register today! Continue reading

Take a look at our final MN Visual Journal Collective meeting of 2019. See what's in store for 2020 with the MN Visual Journal Collective, and view other exciting classes and events coming up! Continue reading

The Fresh Paint Art Show and Online Art Sale is here. View Briana's (aka Orange Spiral Arts) art here. I have 10 pieces listed for sale on Instagram. You are welcome to send me an email or send the $50 USD payment via PayPal to my PayPal email address, which... Continue reading

It's almost my birthday, and I am offering a huge savings on all of my online classes. Limited time offer ends on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at 11:59pm CST. Express yourself creatively today and feel more alive than ever! Continue reading

We had special guest, Brenda Hudson at the October 2019 MN Visual Journal Collective meeting. Take a peek! Continue reading

I am teaching at Wet Paint in October, November and December 2019. Take a peek and see if you are available for these classes and dates! Thanks in advance for having a look. Continue reading

Getting Started with Visual Journaling is happening soon at Wet Paint. The class runs for three Wednesdays, beginning on October 9. Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 10:30am-1:30pm. This class is wonderful for people who are curious about keeping a visual journal, or may be looking for some new ideas to try. I have a mixed media style to journal keeping, which is bit messy and lots of fun. Could you use a little more fun in your life? Meet me at Wet Paint in October! Continue reading

Liquid Watercolor Mandalas is now open for registration as an online course. I have been teaching this highly beneficial workshop in person for four years, and I am so happy to bring it online to reach more of you! Take a look to see what the Liquid Watercolor Mandalas online class is all about! Continue reading

For the September MN Visual Journal Collective meeting, we had a group discussion and sharing about creating personal mandalas. You are invited to take a peek! Continue reading

Take a peek at this colorful post, where I show you how to print from a stencil with fine lines. Continue reading

Would you like to try using watercolor with your stencils? Here's a quick and easy way to get the best of both worlds. Continue reading

Curious about spray ink and stencils? Take a peek at my latest post written for artistcellar! Continue reading

It's almost August, and I am happy to share some creative workshop opportunities I have coming up! Two classes are at Wet Paint in St. Paul, MN, and one is online. Come on over and read all about them! Continue reading

Ever wonder the benefits of taking an art class? Are you interested in exploring the wonders of collage? Join us on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10am-5pm at Wet Paint in St. Paul! You will have tons of fun and feel completely inspired! Continue reading