Thank you so so much for your guidance and sharing your experiences of creating beautiful inspired art! You are a wonderful teacher. I am a long time hobby artist (almost 73!) and I truly enjoy learning the various ways and methods you use in your creative process.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Laura! I'm so glad to hear that you're still creative at such a young age!! Enjoy!

I've used lace as stencil, store bought stencils, bubble wrap, sea sponges, regular sponges. Lot's of things! Loved this!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Those are all excellent ideas, Sara! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you Betty, for this reminder to still "play" with our materials. This will make for a happier experience when beginning a piece, to experiment once again and create marks in the background that inform the later layers. So much to experience in an art practice and you make it happen.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

So true! Yes, we need to always remember to play, explore, and above all, have fun!

I love your videos, Betty! I like using the end of empty toilet paper rolls dipped in paint to put circles on my page, and I love scraping in wet paint with plastic forks and knives. It's fun to see how much conversation this video generated! Thanks for your generosity with your process. I am always inspired.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Love it!

You can find different textures on paper towels. I love your videos, Betty. So inspiring and helpful. Thank you 😊

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

i was cutting pieces of a cardboard box to get the grooves while watching this. Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

That is awesome! Love it, Gloria!

Love.....Your joyful art!!💗💗💗

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Awe..thanks so much, Jean!

I’ve gathered a lot of mark making ideas over the years and thank you for more!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Glad I can add to your list!

@rockfordmel

2 ай бұрын

Show some photos of implementation! I need some inspo 🙏

Lots of inspired ideas❤️ Thank you for sharing Betty🙏🏼 I’ve been saving any packaging that has interesting textures for my mixed media experiments and making stamps by cutting shapes out of craft foam and then sticking them onto cardboard from old boxes………having fun and recycling😊🎨

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Love, love! Such great ideas!

Congratulations on reaching 80k!💖💖🤗☺️ well deserved! 🎉

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Julie!! It's been fun getting here!

I liked the random shapes out of wax paper. Have not use that one, but will try it now. I like to borrow the kids Legos. They make great little circles and marks, another favorite of mine is a hair pick from the dollar store, or a dollar store hairbrush make great marks. Thanks a lot for tickling my imagination again I’m inspired.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Love those ideas Have fun trying the wax paper one! Thanks so much for watching, Laura!

Here in the UK I've bought textured wallpaper samples from ebay. Think I paid around £2 for A4 size sample. Big selection of patterns.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Oh, wow! I had no idea you can do that! So cool!

Great video...will give all of those a try. I love using bubble wrap from packaging to stamp onto the paper. Even the paper bubble wrap works well.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Great tip! Love bubble wrap for that reason, too!

Thank you for sharing. I do use stencils from waxed paper or Mylar. Also have used foam sheets from the art store and used a ballpoint pen to incise a pattern like lines and then print from that. I will look for a fine tip applicator. I appreciate your videos ❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! So many different ways to be creative. Love it!

Really great tips! Thank you for sharing them ! ❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for being here, Monica!

Have you tried making a pattern with hot glue on cardboard? As I was watching this video I thought maybe that would make a cool stamp. You've definitely inspired me!!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

I love that idea and totally forgot about it. I have done that in the past. So fun!

Love these tips! Just what I was looking for🥰. Thank you for sharing them with us💜

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

So glad! They're fun! Enjoy creating!

I am saying how much I apply what you demonstrated to kids when I teach! I love your demos, as a teacher I like to include the elements of design and a bit of art history.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Oh, got it now! Thank you for sharing with your students!

Spattering paint with a toothbrush, printing patterns with handmade fun foam stamps, dragging a feather through paint - just some other ideas. Thank you for you for your colourful videos.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Fantastic ideas! Thanks so much for sharing, Sonia!

Really fun... love to play with different ways of mark making. Thanks Betty... you are just awesome!!!🥰

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Faith! Thank you for your kindness!

I will love to Download more of your painting videos, abstract painting is my fevouriti

@BettyFranksArt

16 күн бұрын

Happy to hear that!

So much to do with kids, and teach about line & mark making, color, shapes & the history of mark making!!!!!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

I don't understand your comment. Are you saying that I should be teaching kids and talking about the history or mark making?

Can't wait to go look through the recycle bin for new ideas!! thanks.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Love how you're thinking!!

Love your process, Betty. Corrugated cardboard is a staple for me and so versatile. ❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Right?! And so inexpensive to use!

Betty you’re an inspiration! And your beautiful painting ‘Winter Jewels’ gives me such joy each morning! This tutorial is great. Sometimes the simple things can be just the right touch. Adele S does these things too. Thankyou ❤️

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Hi Mary! I'm so glad you're enjoying "Winter Jewels". That one is very special to me! Glad you liked this video. I agree...the simple things are so fun. And, Adele is fantastic. It was so fun having dinner with her when she was in the SF Bay Area last year.

This video was awesome, thank you so much…just what I needed…Betty you are so inspiring 😊

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you for watching, Susan! Have fun creating!

Thank you for sharing! I love the interesting marks you made!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

Loved these tips Betty! Thank you. Always an inspiration.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Nancy! Thank you for being here!

Thank you for your help😊

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

I’m going to emboss some papers and give texture paste and stencils a go see what I can discover 😊

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

That sounds like fun, Cheryl!

Absolutely love this video. Thank you so much for sharing.

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you, Donna!

Bravo Betty you never disapoint

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you Betty! Very helpful! 😄

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Linda! Thanks so much for being here!

What great ideas, I'll try them on my artwork. We have used wallpaper to print backgrounds for abstract still lifes, it gives great texture. Thanks Betty.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

So cool that you have used wallpaper in the past! Yay! Thanks for being here, Monica!

Im learning so much from you ...i purchased your bundle from nova colors and i love it!!

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

Yay! Super happy you love your paints!!

Thanks Betty. I love your videos. You are so generous. I create textured papers like your wall paper using glue to create the design. Let dry then use the way you did the wall paper. Thanks again.

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

Oh! I love that idea! So cool! Thanks for sharing, Betsy!

Thank you Betty! The bubblewrap is algo fantástico for marina shapes

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Yes! I have used that in the past. Super fun!

I have a drawer full of mark making items such as wire brushes, corrugated cardboard, toy car wheels, forks, mason jar rings, and more!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

All fantastic for making marks!

Thanks Betty, that’s so interesting, will definitely try some of these, great to add interest to layers xx

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Have fun! Thanks so much for being here!

Thank you, Betty! Great ideas as always!💗

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Nita! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Love your weekly videos! These mark making ideas are great! I’ve found cool things at thrift stores.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thrift stores are a great place to get stuff for cheap!

Great video, I am going to use these marks in my art! ❤️

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Have fun creating!

Congratulations on your 80 k❤❤❤❤ loved the video ❤️

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

So cool, right?! I'm excited to be reaching more creative folks! Thank you, Colleen!

Thank you for sharing your tips💕💕💕

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Erika! Thanks for watching!

Wonderful options for making markes! Great advice as well Betty. Thanks very much!...subscribed🙋🌷🌿

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to my channel and my art, Valerie! Happy to have you here!

Absolutely amazing

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly, Marlene!

Great ideas!

@BettyFranksArt

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Marie!

Great ideas Betty.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I've loved using them!

Genius!! thank you 🤩🤩🤩

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Thank you Betty! So inspiring

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Rose!!

Fabulous ideas ! Thank you so much Betty ✌🏼

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Diane! Thanks for being here!

Thanks for this. I can’t wait to try them!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Have fun!

Very cool! Thank you!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for being here!

Thanks Betty, I loved your demo!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Christine! Glad you enjoyed it!

The support, Bristol paper? Fun! Thanks for sharing!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Hi Susan! Yes, I'm using Bristol paper. My fav!

Thanks, that looks great!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks so much for watching!

You are such an inspiration Betty. Thankyou!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

That's so kind of you! I appreciate it!

One of your best Betty. Thank you❤❤❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Awe...thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

Thanks, Betty Dear.🎨💖🥳💗

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Great tips, thank you 😊

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

wonderful --really explains mark making --Helps me organize my approach Thanks

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have fun creating!

Love these great tips! I think it is sometimes easy to overlook using simple items for mark making.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree, Becky! We think we need all the fancy stuff at the store. We just need to look around and think outside the box. Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you Betty. I just picked up a couple things. A placemat with cutout design, and a sink mat with circles and if flipped over you can put paint on and transfer lines.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Ooooo....cool ideas! Have fun exploring, Diane!

Thank you! ❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

Todos tus trabajos son maravillosos !!. Saludos desde Buenos Aires ARGENTINA 🇦🇷!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Graciela! Greeting from sunny California!

I picked up a ton of wallpaper sample books from my local paint store. They were happy to give them away. All you do is ask!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Great to know! Lucky you!!

Bonjour excellent joli. 🤩😍.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Many thanks! I appreciate you being here, Myriame!

I soooo enjoy your videos, Betty. Really inspiring! I am actually holding my first (paid) mixed media workshop next week and will have to add some waxed paper to the huge pool of materials/ideas! Thank you.❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

That's fantastic, Eileen! Have fun teaching (and creating!)!

You deserve every single follower!!❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You're very kind, Le Anne!

❤❤❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice tips😊

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you!

Bubble wrap!!! 👍🏻

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Fantastic!

💙💙❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What about tearing the edge off a piece of paper, at least card, stock or cardboard creating a deco edge and doing a dry brush technique

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Love that idea, Antela!

I love your art and ideas. What is the bottle of paint that you added color to to make marks with?

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Hi Deanne! I've had mine for well over 10 years. Here's a link. You can get them in craft/art stores or online: www.michaels.com/product/rec-10ml-metal-tip-btl-4pk-10656332?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Papercraft_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514199885_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10656332&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJS1TJ_GPi5YuGYddxG6cGdu2M0a1fqH2dD9YSowSLw48WSHGgB0DFRoCbJAQAvD_BwE

Great video thankyou - can you tell me why you use wax paper instead of normal paper?

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

I used wax paper because I had it on hand. You can do the same with regular paper or construction paper. I like the it's kind of see-through so that I can see where I'm placing it. Thanks so much for watching!

I have pulled pieces out of my sons erector set to sort of stencil shapes on

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Cool idea!!

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@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

I am going to try buying some textured fabric and coat it with gesso to make it like wallpaper

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Cool! Sounds like a fun project!

How do you do to keep the acrylic paint wet ? I find it dries very quickly. I am new to Mixed Media.

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

I usually don't have an issue with the paint drying out. That's probably because I live in a climate that isn't very dry and I tend to only put out the amount I'll be using and I work fast. Here's a video I found on how to make a wet palette: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e36q26hsj5SyhcY.html I hope that helps!

Wax paper equivalent for people not living in the US?

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Good question! I live in the US, so I don't know what it would be called elsewhere. I googled this: Waxed paper (also wax paper, waxpaper, or paraffin paper) is paper that has been made moisture-proof and grease-proof through the application of wax. Not sure if that is helpful. I also found this: Use wax paper to line dishes that aren't going in the oven. Wax paper's best use is lining countertops and tables before rolling out pie crusts or kneading bread, to prevent a mess. Wax paper can also be used to wrap food for cold storage or even line a pan for making something like fudge.

Experiment!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Yes! A great way to learn!

You use a brush in the first example in a video with ditching the brush in the title, lol. you could have easily performed the first one with your fingers. Also, it's Stampendous as in Stupendous. And here we are with brush use in the 4th example where you could have easily used your finger. I gotta unsub. I may or may not feel bad later for pointing out the obvious.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

No hard feelings! Wishing you all the best!

@rodneysmith8565

2 ай бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt I didnt unsub

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

@@rodneysmith8565 Cool!