Briana Goetzen
Briana Goetzen, MA of Orange Spiral Arts is an expressive arts coach, artist, writer, photographer, and teacher. With a background in Elementary Education and Human Development, Briana brings gentleness, a sense of calm, and a never-ending enthusiasm for the arts wherever she goes. Briana’s art teaching philosophy is “process over product”, and her personal mission is to inspire your creative spirit.
Since early 2019, Briana has taught a variety of mixed media classes at Wet Paint in St. Paul, MN.
She also co-facilitates the monthly MN Visual Journal Collective meetings since 2017, and has been a regular participant in the group since the mid-2000s. Briana also offers many classes online through her website: www.OrangeSpiralArts.com
April 2020
Abstract Alcohol Inks on Canvas
Alcohol inks are a vibrant, dye-based medium that work best on non-porous surfaces such as glass, Yupo paper, metal, and more! However, did you know that you can also apply alcohol inks to canvas? You can, and they look wonderful! This intriguing medium has recently gained popularity over the last few years. You may have heard about alcohol ink, but what actually is it!? Alcohol inks are fast-drying, highly pigmented, alcohol-based inks that are great to use on any hard,…
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Intuitive Watercolor Painting
Recent studies have shown that adults need more playtime in their lives! Through Intuitive Watercolor Painting, you have the chance to let your creative muse "take the wheel" for a while. A variety of watercolor paints will be available for you to explore, "play" with different paint and styles to discover what will delight your muse the most! Students will learn a few basic watercolor techniques, such as, "wet on wet", "dry brushing", and "lifting". In intuitive painting, there’s no…
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