Briana is a gentle but powerful guide helping me get past the creative wounding most of us have experienced such as “too much” or “not good enough.” She helps me work with the wounded and protective parts of myself that prevent me from expressing myself fully and authentically. She does this with grounded, gentle, and insightful questions that unlock limiting beliefs that keep me stuck. This magic of hers helps me suspend and transcend those beliefs and release the tension created when the critical mind tries to interfere with my authentic expression. Class after class, together we work to unblock the creative flow that gets hung up and stalled by the myriad ways the sweet, intelligent self tries to protect itself. She does this with integrity in a very safe and trustworthy space. Briana is part coach, part therapist, and part cheerleader for your authentic expression. Highly recommend! Pam‍ ‍

Briana doesn’t just lead a painting class, she creates a space for self-discovery. What unfolded on my canvas was not something I planned, but something I allowed. With complete freedom to choose color, movement, and expression, I found myself releasing what lived inside me without judgment.

There were moments my brush wanted to strike, to soften, to caress, to make sense of what felt chaotic and unnameable. And through it all, Briana held a steady, curious presence. She witnessed without flinching, without directing, without needing me to be anything other than honest.

That curiosity became contagious. I found myself softening toward my own inner world, asking new questions, and letting go of the need to judge what arose.

This was more than a class, it was a session, an experience, a quiet unfolding. I left with deeper awareness, an expanded heart, and a desire to return again and again. Bernadette

Thank you so much for creating such a supportive environment and one where it feels safe to be yourself, to be creative, and to make space for who I am and all the emotions within that. Where do you even start on a big white piece of paper? You opened up a whole new world for me, one I didn’t even know existed and I’m incredibly grateful for that. Grace

It’s been such a joy to paint with Briana. As someone who is not "artistic", it was a bit of an edge for me to sign up for this class. With Briana’s gentle guidance, I was able to get out of my head (and out of perfectionism!) and allow myself to explore and play. And risk. I feel like so much of what happens in these sessions apply to the way we approach Life. Briana is a wonderful facilitator- warm, playful, saying just enough to encourage exploration and risking while allowing spaciousness for the process to unfold. I loved this experience and I warmly encourage you to sign up for Briana’s offerings.  Kim Chi Young

It’s fun! I start with a color and a brush and follow where they lead me. Sometimes I dip my brush into multiple colors at once and as the brush streaks across the page I marvel at the way it looks. I love layering colors. A big revelation for me is as my paintings contort into imperfectly arranged shapes and forms, my critical mind dissolves. I’m having fun! ….and I actually like some of my work!  Connie

I love the intimate classes and the way Briana holds space. A perfect balance of nudging and allowing whatever shows up.  I love the freedom of never knowing what’s going to show up despite the discomfort of my mind wanting to know the direction and outcome upfront.  It can be truly cathartic being able to “act out” all of my feelings onto a neutral surface without causing any harm to myself or others.  There’s a tremendous relief and relaxation for my nervous system in being able to immerse myself into the world of the painting and shutting out the challenges of the outside world for a little while.  I am always surprised and delighted when the energy shifts from dark to light and vice versa where I feel stuck and all it takes an arm movement or a color or a brush or a dot on the page to open up a world of expression. I love Briana’s encouragement, challenging my mind when I feel judgmental about the color, shape or outcome of some “mistake” I made and then accepting that it works for the painting…What is is meant to be, what is meant to be is…. Wendy