Abstract Art: Mark Making & Layering | Betty Franks Art
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Join me as I create abstract art on 10x10x2" cradled wood. You'll see me create this piece from start to finish including mixing colors and building up layers. I also talk about my process, the tools I'm using (link below), the paint I love (link below), and lots more along the way.
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Hello and welcome! I'm Betty Franks and I create my vision of abstract fields of flowers using acrylic paints and pencils (and other mark-making tools). I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and travel a couple of times a year to Preko, Croatia (where my parents live). I started painting in 2012 and focused on abstract art in the summer of 2015. Follow all my art adventures on Instagram or Facebook (links below).
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LINKS: You can find my favorite art supplies here: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. My favorite Nova Color Paints: www.bettyfranksart.com/favorite-nova-color-paints Purchase my recorded online workshop here: www.bettyfranksart.com/online-workshops My art on products: www.bettyfranksart.com/products Gallery representation: JCO's Art Haus www.jcosplace.com/artist-franks and Curated by the Sea www.curatedbythesea.com/betty-franks Sign up for my email list here: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Sketchbook: arteza.com/dp/5-1x8-3-watercolor-book-pack-of-2?a_aid=Instagram-RinaPatelARTIST&a_bid=171b30ef&fbclid=IwAR2nIVgCaaRaJEJAl-aw9F9S9iaibVBlKiDS48-c0QGCztHAsvo8c8VTh4w
🌼 I only discovered I could paint 5 years ago. I did hyper realistic animal portraits. After losing my husband to cancer in 2020 I just couldn’t/didn’t sit down to paint. Last week I came across your KZread channel. I rushed out to buy acrylics and thoroughly enjoyed letting go without having to concentrate or have the pressure of it having to be prefect. Thank you for the inspiration to put brush to canvas again. I’m loving abstract art. 😊
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss and pain, Vanessa. I can't image how difficult it has been for you. Makes me happy to know that you found something that brings your joy. Your comment made my day. Sending you hugs and wishing you tons of creativity and happiness!
@karmaleenash2841
2 жыл бұрын
There is something very healing to the soul that comes from art that is focused less on photo realism, and instead opens up some deeper inspiration. I am glad you found a touch of joy in the process. So sorry for your terrible loss. May you continue to find your way to art. 🤍
@colourcuvee
2 жыл бұрын
🌼🌼🌼 I really enjoyed this video! Has encouraged me to get my acrylics out again!! 👍
@tamarapaskvan6704
4 ай бұрын
Great video! I wish I was as spontaneous as you.
@BettyFranksArt
3 ай бұрын
It takes practice! 🥰
🌼 I loved your new video! Thank you! 🌼
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks so much for sticking with me to the end, Angela!
🏵Ooooooo, The sides. YES!! Well, and the front. Love this one. Thanks for sharing your process.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, Kay! Love those sides, too!
🌼 Thank you for this new video! Looking forward to the next one!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Amy! Thank so much for watching!
Phew, I was getting withdrawals from the shortage of your videos, lol! You have quite a busy life. Love all the assorted playlists you have!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them, Barbara! And, I'm happy to be back with videos. Even I was going through withdrawals!!
Beautiful work. Love your colours ☺️
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
🌼 I began painting at 50, also! I let it go for several years. Now at 66 I’m living in Portugal and jumping back in! Thank you, thank you for the teaching and inspiration!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Super happy to hear that you're back at it, Jody! Thanks so much for watching to the end!
🌼 Thanks for sharing! Another beautiful painting!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for hanging out with me to the end!
Love the little chick on the bottom right side. 🌼🐥
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I don't see it, but glad you do! Thanks for watching to the end, Deb!
Honestly, I thought this was the ugliest mess I'd ever seen in my life, but somehow it turned out quite beautiful!! Ha ha!! Thanks for creating a metaphor for our lives :)
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊 Life isn't always pretty!
@stonew1927
2 жыл бұрын
@@BettyFranksArt Ain't that the troof!!!
Hi Betty, I’ve been following your channel for a while and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing these videos. I’m a beginner artist who’s interested in making abstract art, and being able to watch your process from start to finish is so helpful and inspiring.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I'm so happy you're enjoying my videos and my process of creating art. I love mark making, so you've come to the right place!
🌼 beautiful free expressionist work, it’s funny after watching you i tend to paint really fast and have to remind myself that it’s sped up 😂. Merry Christmas to you and your family Betty. I hope the new house is going well. ☀️
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha...yes, you can slow down a little! Thank you, Debbie! Wishing you and yours a beautiful Christmas!
I loved watching this!!! And yes…I happily “stuck it out”! Each layer is beautiful! The finale layers are wonderful! Your style is so relaxing and fun to watch….now I’m going to try! Happy New Year….thank you for all your beautiful creativity and talent! Charlotte Grossarth
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Charlotte! So glad you enjoyed all the layers! Wishing you lots of creativity and fun in the studio! Happy New Year!
🌼love the colours. Love your work👏
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Lolita! I appreciate you staying with me through the end!
I enjoyed this video so much! Listening to you inspired me
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Thanks so much, Kathleen!
🌼 love this one Betty!!! thanks for continuing to share your art with us :)
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Matt! I appreciate you supporting my art!
I love this art you are doing here. So nice. Your lighting is perfect.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Connie! I'm glad that I was able to make some adjustments while editing the video I appreciate you watching!
So happy to see your videos again. Welcome back. More, please. I don't have that emoji, but I watched all the way through, as always! I am always inspired by you.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You're super sweet, Fran! So happy to be back creating videos! Thank you!
🌼 Thank you very much Betty! I really loved your creative paintings and your style! The video is very informative and inspirational! Love the end results ♥️
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Sonishca!
🌼I used to create in acrylics, often very large, but got a job 6 yrs ago that didn’t allow for any time to be creative. About 2 years ago, I was so desperate for a creative outlet I started playing with watercolor. I could pack a little bag with a travel palette, a bottle of water and plastic cup, find a secluded spot on the upper floor of the library and paint at lunch. In July, after 6 years in the job, getting through a power change, the sale of the company and loss of coworkers through layoffs and furloughs in the pandemic, I ‘rage quit’-resigned on a Zoom call, immediately emailed my resignation effective immediately, and have poured myself into painting and illustrating. This is all to say your video has inspired me to pick up acrylics again on a some small (12”x12”) canvases, and carry the fun I found in watercolor back to acrylics. Thank you, Betty, for the inspiration to do it.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Nancy! I love how you are following your heart and your dreams! I'm so happy that I can offer you some inspiration through my videos. Sending you wishes for a super fun and successful year doing what you love!
🌼 lovely
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Joyce! I appreciate you watching to the end!
@joychip5994
2 жыл бұрын
@@BettyFranksArt I am going to watch more of your videos I don’t paint but would love to do an abstract. 💝
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
@@joychip5994 Sounds like fun!
The colors are so exciting!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Pauline! Thank you so much for watching!
Thankyou so much Betty, for all you share with us.
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Helen! Happy to share!
Formidable !!!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I would call it that! Thanks for watching!
🌼! gorgeous work, very inspiring, thank you for sharing 💕
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching the entire video!
Love love your art. Great video!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Anna! So happy you liked it!
🌼 lol...if you've managed to stick with this until the very end... You're charming 😃 So interesting to see your process and hear your thoughts throughout makes such a great difference in how I saw the finished piece. Really enjoyed it immensely. Thank you. ✌🤟
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, Amy! I'm glad you watched the entire video!
I love your work! Very good workflw and the outcome... just awesome🤯
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you kind comment!
🌼 I was so excited to see a new video pop up. I just really enjoy watching you paint. All of the juicy texture that comes from all of those layers. Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait for the next one. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy new year!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Dana! Glad you enjoyed this one. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and all the best in the new year!
🌼What a holiday treat! So excited to see a new Betty video appear. Love your narrative - the piece is gorgeous!!!! Happy Holidays.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Super happy you enjoyed it and watched it all the way through! I really appreciate it!
This was so fun to watch you create! I get so much from your videos in terms of instructional information I can take back to my studio with me. I appreciate the cadence of your instruction! Very easy to watch and listen to!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! Super happy you're enjoying my videos, Allyson!
Hello friends!!! Remember that you are special, your art means something to someone somewhere. 🤗❤
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
So true!
I’m going to start doing what you do when you begin. It looks like fun to just scrolling on before you do the painting.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
It's a fun way to loosen up at the beginning!
Still here at the end too and thanks!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for staying with me until the end, Nury! So very much appreciated! Have a great day!
I'm just beginning painting and love your style.
@BettyFranksArt
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
I really enjoyed this one. I stayed to the end.
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Sharon! Thanks so much for sticking around to the end!
Enjoyed watching your process on this small piece... I tend to work large and want to get more comfortable with working small. As well, so good to hear you say that when you're busy sometimes it's hard to get the studio time in. I worry when I can't find the time/energy for my studio work, but feel like I'm getting better at giving myself permission to step away. Thank you!
@BettyFranksArt
Ай бұрын
Hi Elizabeth! Don't be hard on yourself if you can't get to the studio. I truly believe that we are creative all day long, every day. We're creative in different ways. Plus, when we're away from the studio, we're taking in and gathering inspiration to bring into our paintings. Enjoy your time away from the studio!
🌼 Love your work! Merry Christmas 🎄
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching to the end, Kristin! Merry Christmas!
🌼thanks for the video - first timer, and really enjoyed it!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad you found my art and my channel, Katherine! Welcome!
🌼 I love your art! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and process. You have already inspired me to loosen up my painting.
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I love hearing that, Suzett! Keep on creating!
🌻I don't have the flower emoticon, but did stick around to the end, and subscribed. Love your work. 😊
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
So cool! Love the sunflower emoticon. Thanks so much for watching to the end, Kevin!
🌼 I love those colors and enjoyed getting to watch you paint again. It’s been awhile.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
It's been far too long! Happy to be back! Thanks, Lauren! I appreciate you watching the entire video!
🌺🌹I couldn't find the exact one, but I did enjoy your painting
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Any flower is the perfect flower! Thanks so much for watching until the end!!
🌼 lovely piece 🎉
@BettyFranksArt
19 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Love love love, thanks for sharing. 💥
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
So happy you enjoyed it, Jules! Thank you!
🌻Love every minute of this video. My finished product never looks anything like this, but I'm on the road to learning. Those red dots at the end are the jewels in the crown. Thank you.
@BettyFranksArt
9 ай бұрын
Awe, thanks so much, Jean! Super happy you enjoyed the video. I hope you have fun in your art journey!
Very nice work !! I also love the sides as much as the work itself !!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Right?! Love the sides, too! Thanks so much!
🌼 Love watching you create❤️
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
🌼 It's Mother's Day 12 May 24 here in Australia and I had a wonderful day finishing with watching this beautiful piece developed, thank you 🌺🌷🌸🥀💗. 🇦🇺🦘
@BettyFranksArt
26 күн бұрын
Happy Mother's Day to you! We're celebrating here in the USA, too!
🌼 Always love seeing you work, Betty!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching to the end, Tegan!
absolutely a delight to watch.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Connie!
Love it! So beautiful and colorful.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Barbara!
I’m so grateful for your videos! 🌼
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad, Beth! Thank you so much for saying that and for sticking around to the end!
🌼Love watching you paint Betty!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching to the end, Christine!
🌼loved the layering process
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! I have a love for layers! Thanks for sticking around to the end!
Bless your heart! This was absolutely amazing! You remain my favorite! ♥️
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You're super kind, Nita! So glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Lili!
🌼Love love love this one. So happy and expressive 🎨
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, Susan! So glad you enjoyed it!
Love your videos. Can't wait for more.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
More to come! Thank you, Jennifer!
Thanks for this inspiring video. I love watching your process.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!
🌼 another stunning piece, thank you Betty 🌼💙💜🧡
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it, Liz! Thank you so much for watching the entire video!
🌼🌼. Fascinating process. Thank you for sharing.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Robin! And, i appreciate you watching the entire video!
🌼 Beautiful!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Lori! I appreciate you sticking around until the end!
This is gorgeous! I love abstract art!
@BettyFranksArt
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
🌼 A beautiful composition! Thank you
@BettyFranksArt
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching this video, Lorna!
Love it!! Very lively and refreshing!!🌻
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Sofia! I appreciate you watching to the end!
🌼 so fun! I could watch you paint for hours!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Stephanie! So happy to hear that! I got lots more videos! 🥰
Absolutely love your work. Thank you for sharing your talent 😊
@BettyFranksArt
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Merci et bonne année ! J’adore vos travaux et vos demonstrations
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Catherine! Wishing you a wonderful new year!
🌼 thank you SO much for sharing your journey in creating these masterpieces!!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Sandi! I so appreciate you watching the whole video!
🌼 loved it all
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Lesley! I appreciate you sticking around to the end!
🌼 just beautiful!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kelly! I appreciate you sticking around to the end!
Another beautiful creation. Thank you for sharing your experiences as you go❤️
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Laurie! So glad you enjoyed the video!
🌼Love the colors and techniques you use.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Carol! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your work and the way you talk about it.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Awe....thank you so much!
Yay so inspiring, thanks so much for sharing 🙏
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Many thanks to you for watching, Josephine!
🌼 thanks for sharing Betty
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching all the way through, Giovanna!
WoW! Loved the transformation! 💕
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you! I appreciate you watching, Eve!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful art. 🌸
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Debra! I appreciate you watching to the end and leaving me a sweet comment!
Love it - thank u for letting us watch!🌸
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you watching to the end, Jean!
I love the way you layer on layer Such fun
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
I have a deep love for layering! Thanks so much, Robyn!
So much fun watching you play. Here’s to 2022!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Gail! Wishing you a wonderful new year!
Thank you Betty - you've made my day.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Awe...You've made my day just by saying that, Ann!
🌼 Thank you for sharing all of your tips and the products you use!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I appreciate you hanging out with me to the end, Anne!
🌼 loved this video. Soooo many tips and techniques to absorb. The signature tip, excellent, Thank you. ⭐️
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Vanessa! Thanks so much for watching to the end!
🏵love it!! Thank you for sharing with us. 🙂
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Lisa! Glad you enjoyed it!
🌼 beautiful!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for hanging with me to the end, Laura!
🌼just love this!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Andrea!
What a gorgeous piece Betty! Thanks for sharing the process ❤❤❤
@BettyFranksArt
5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Jenny! Thanks for watching!
love watching your layers develop and change 🌼 tx
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
It's always a fun journey for me. Thanks so much, Joyce! And, I appreciate you staying with me to the end!
Hello Betty . I am so lucky to be able to watch you create all your paintings on my Big T.V. Screen . I have been watching your Videos all weekend . I Love all your Beautiful Paintings . These 10" ones are Divine Gems . Those Colours are to Die For. 😊❤🥰
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
Awe! Thanks, Wendy! super happy you're enjoying my videos! Thank you so much for watching them!
🌼 I had to rewatch this, I’m in need of inspiration! This inspired me🌝
@BettyFranksArt
Ай бұрын
I'm happy to hear that, Sheila!
Lovely lovely work…thank you for sharing🌼
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for watching to the very end, Sheryl!
🌼Like you, I scan the work and where my eye goes to is where more work or a correction is needed. Thanks for this video and sharing your technique/approach. Yes, I watched to the end.
@BettyFranksArt
9 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! I appreciate you staying with me to the end of the video!
Perfect timing! Thanks so much I love your work and the instruction. 1🧡
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks so much, Barbara!
🌼wonderful! Thank you for sharing your process.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for hanging out with me to the end, Celene!
🌼Very helpful and informative video. Thanks for being so generous with your gift♥️
@BettyFranksArt
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
🌼loved every second of this video, thank you!
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
So cool! Thank you for watching to the end, Monica!
🌼I just love your work, it is so inspiring! Thank you so much.
@BettyFranksArt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Maria! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and stuck around to the very end!