I appreciate how you teach and explain things

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ginger!

Maybe my most favorite. I especially like all the smaller details you added in lieu of color.

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

Thaks, Betsy! It's a fun exercise!

I’m learning so much from you. Your work is gorgeous and your fearless. I’m always so afraid to cover things that I’ve already painted but I’m learning that there is more to painting if I let it and you helped me with that thank you

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that, Edna! Be fearless!

Wow my dear friend Betty, I love black and with paint, it is going to be something special, I wish I also do it one day with black and white paint

@BettyFranksArt

20 күн бұрын

I hope you do, too!

Thank you Betty! You’re motivating me! It’s great to Look forward to painting. I’ve been sketching ideas! It’s fun! Anita

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Super happy for you, Anita! Yay!

Just beautiful...greetings from France..love your videos

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Many thanks for being here!

Hi,, I am loving your videos. I watch them as I quilt, which is my form of art. I want to try to learn and attempt to paint.

@BettyFranksArt

Ай бұрын

Hi Pam! I'm so happy I'm keeping you company as you quilt! Thanks for being here!

Thankyou! I feel like ‘contrast’ is the key to your success here. I think while I might start out with plenty of contrast in value, shape and size of marks I kind of blend it out too much as I add more layers. Seems like maybe you work through that stage and keep adding in more contrasts when you notice a low contrast area- I’ll try to work on that😅

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

Yes, so true! As I work through it, I'll keep watching to see if my values are blending too much. Thanks for watching, Jo!

@yopestevens1505

Жыл бұрын

What you describe here was (and sometimes still is) the BIGGEST problem for me, too. I try to do at least one greyscale painting a month to keep those skills sharp. It's so easy to mess up when there's so many pretty COLORS! :D

O my goodness, Betty! This was such a game-changer lesson! I went back to a painting I did that I liked but wasn't satisfied with for a reason I couldn't figure out. After this lesson and all your shared knowledge on values, I went back to my painting and immediately noticed the blah look that needed improvement by darkening up some areas and lightening up others. What a difference! My painting looks so much better, so much more interesting and balanced in lightness vs darkness. Thank you so much. You are truly one inspirational and talented artist, one I totally trust (because I love your paintings & your very genuine personality). Thank you again!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, Nellie! Your message made my day! I'm so excited for you and super happy that you were able to fix what was going on with your painting. That's so awesome!!

thankyou for this incredibly details and well presented tutorial. I have learnt so much, very grateful x

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that, Julia! Thank you!

Thank you. This is just what I needed. Just moved and at 70 it is tough. So I decided to stop and watch some paintings. I have an entire new setup for my new art studio in my apt. I am trying the bedroom this time. Last time was kitchen and it was too cluttered so now trying a room with a door 🤪

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

A studio with a door is best! Just close the door! Glad to hear that you've got a new setup. I hope it works out well for you and you enjoy many hours of creativity!

Thanks for your generosity Betty! Your teaching is fab. Much love from England!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Paul! Thank you for watching from England!

@rutaantarkar7069

3 жыл бұрын

Yes generous is the word that comes in my mind too when I watch your videos Betty! One could learn a great deal from your videos. Thanks a lot!

Gosh, I can hardly wait. Once I'm done teaching voice today, I'll dive in and paint ALONG WITH YOU!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds wonderful, Ulrike!

Really helpful! Thank you!

@BettyFranksArt

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Came across this today & so glad I did! I struggle with value, so this will be my focus for the next few days.

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

You got this, Vickie! It's a great exercise. Try it with a color, too. For example, use yellow + black + white. It's a fun exercise!

I appreciate you so much. You are very generous with your time and talent and you are helping me in my art journey. I appreciate your comments in the Commission "fail" (not a Fail) about how long it took for you to understand abstract painting. It helps me to be patient and understand I am growing in every painting session - I think abstract is so much harder than the impressionistic painting I have been doing.... THANK YOU for sharing all your experiences and ideas.....

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, Cindy! I'm always so happy to hear that the information I'm putting out there is helpful! Stay well and keep on creating!

Can’t wait to try this!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Let me know how it turns out for you!

Thank you Betty for another of your great teachings

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching another one!

Excellent demonstration and commentary. Thanks for letting us participate. Greetings from Weymouth, UK!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching from the UK, Ingrid! I appreciate it!

They look fabulous .

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Andrew!

Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

You're super kind, Anita! THANK YOU so much for your wonderful contribution! I really appreciate it! 🥰

Magic magical,I love the black and white 👩‍🎨

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mary!

Loved this lesson--Thanks Betty!

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Lisa! Thank you!

Thank you Betty really informative and fun watching you ...

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Keli! Thank you for watching!

Sooooo helpful!! Thank you Betty!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Enjoy!

Love the Blake and white so cool

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Kim!

Awesome. I love playing your videos in the bg while drawing. Thank you for the tutorials.

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for watching/listening!

In my mind you were done with your painting many times. Love your process and the talk over of your painting. Learned a lot. I will continue to watch.

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

beautiful

Brilliant work and learning. Thanks.

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Anita! Thank you!

Thank you so much Betty for sharing this. I really appreciate your generosity & I'm very inspired by your work. I can't wait to try this technique!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, Ciara! So glad you enjoyed it. Have fun creating!

Round two of this one. Just love it. Hoping it all sinks in! Thanks for sharing all your expertise.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

So cool! I often have to hear/watch things several times to remember everything (or even a portion!). Happy New Year!

Love watching and listening. So well explained . Thanks for sharing your expertise. Hope I can implement

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it, Miranda! It all just takes practice. Thanks so much for watching!

Beautiful. Just like the artist!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You're very kind! Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I learn so much from you❣️

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Kris! Thank you for watching!

Your videos are very inspiring, thank you so much for what you do!

@BettyFranksArt

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Super happy you're enjoying them!

Love this exercise!! I bet I'm not the only one willing to give it a try! 🤗✨✨✨✨✨

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a fun exercise in values! Enjoy creating!

Very informative as always!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sharon!

I love this! I am going to try this.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Have fun, Kathleen!

Thanks for sharing. I did learn a lot. I had an inspiration of doing this and at the end adding a touch of red to it. I love red and black together! ❤️

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds perfect, Joyce! Nicely done!

Excellent Betty

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Tasneem! I appreciate you watching!

The cat trip analogy was great! Thanks for the video, very useful

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching!

Thanks for this video I tried the values today still working on it. A great exercise.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! It takes a little bit of practice, but once you have it, you'll always look for values in your artwork. Thanks, Pamela!

I love your videos and style of painting! Thank you for sharing your talent. From Winter Springs, FL

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Esperanza! I appreciate your sweet message!

Fingerprinting! 😊 Wow! I loved this, and learned a lot from it!

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

So glad! Thanks, Janina!

By the end of the video I was really beginning to understand the need for balance but when you showed the colored pieces in black and white it all just clicked! I didn’t just see a painting I could see through it and it’s levels. Thank you so much

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this video helped you better understand values! Thanks so much for watching, Nyree!

Fantastic video Betty. You are such a great teacher. Cheers , Deb (NZ)

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Deb!

Brilliant demo . Thank you so much . Kind regards - Judi - Australia

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Judith! I appreciate you watching!

Hi Betty, thank you so much for this video. This work deserve not only thumbs up but more appreciations. I like every colour and ,black and white too. This 9/12in abstract work is brilliant. Please talk more and more as much you like because talks are valuable too. Some times I like to see your palette just to guess some ideas of colours and mixing . Thank you , you are awesome and inspiring. From Uk.❤️🙏

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind message, Bani! Glad to hear that you enjoyed my talk and the video! Hello from sunny California!

This is a very worthwhile, well explained video. It's going to be my exercise of the day. I have even found a small canvas which I'll use up. Always enjoy trying out fresh ideas, it's so fulfilling and something to aim for. Even if it doesn't turn out quite what I'm imagining....it will teach me something worth knowing! Thank you!

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's all about practicing, experimenting, and having fun along the way!

Very helpful! Thank you ❤

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

THANK YOU🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

This is wonderful!!!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brandy! Thank you so much for your kind words about my art, video, and painting style! I really appreciate it! I'll be covering pricing soon. Still working on the first video on the series where I'll talk about social media. Stay tuned!

You have had a lot of influence on people as I've seen a lot of art like yours which is a huge compliment. You showing the process helps us and I have used your formula and have branched out. And it all came from you in the beginning. I like Walter Hubert but he does not explain his process.

@BettyFranksArt

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Mary! I love sharing my process in the hopes that it ignites others to create!

Awesome artwork! Truly impressive... 👀👀

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

thank you ❤❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Jamie! Thanks so much for watching!

Bom dia Betty 🌷💐🌸 adorei o resultado. Mesmo a preto e branco o trabalho é lindo. Aprendo muito consigo. Gratidão 🙏😊😘🇵🇹

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maria! I'm so happy you enjoyed this video! Thank you!

I love what you’ve done here with this painting! I am a beginner in painting and have tried many styles, but I think I have found here what I want to try! I have subscribed, gave a ‘thumbs up’ and will definitely follow you. Thank you!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thank you so much for subscribing and for the thumbs up. I'm so happy you like my style of art. Check out all my other videos, too! Have fun creating!

I'm new to your channel and I found this very informative and a great lesson to learn. I believe I am also a friend of yours on FB . Thank you for this lesson.

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome, Mary! Glad you found me here on KZread!

Betty, thank you! I’ve been experiencing anxiety lately because my process has changed….actually you helped me realize why I was anxious. You have offered so much invaluable information that I’m grateful for. 💜

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm glad that I was happy to help in some way. Wishing you many wonderfully creative and carefree hours in the studio!

@sda141

2 жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt I appreciate that! But you really did help me! We need to stay true to our own path and process! I watch you because you are an incredible artist but also because I went to school in San Jose and later lived in San Fran. I love hearing you talk about the bay area. I’m living in, not- so-sunny Philadelphia now. I miss that abundant California sunshine. Thank you so very much for sharing your gift with the world. 🌷🌷🌷

Thank you I learned a lot grateful bborota canada be blessed

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Barbara! Thank you for watching from Canada!

Good tip gesso on both sides of paper to keep it flat. Thanks

@BettyFranksArt

9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, Adele!

Hi Betty I am so glad I found you, love the way you explain in such detail, and this black and white demo gives such an in-depth way of find the values and tints in the painting , also assisting in color. So looking forward to your emails have signed up.wishing you an artful and happy Day.xx

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for joining my email list, Maria! I really appreciate it! Glad you found value in the video!

Hi Betty. I Love watching your videos! I am not sure if I remember you saying what is under your work, and that you keep adding your paint on. Basically the shiny type of surface that you are working on and over your table top. Thank You!

@BettyFranksArt

5 ай бұрын

Hi there! I'm using 4 mil plastic. You can get it at your local hardware store or via my Amazon shop: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Really love using it!

@clm1694

5 ай бұрын

Excellent! ❤

I am the thumb up 500... ☺️

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for being #500!!

Betty, if you dampen the back of your paper, it will go a ways toward getting it to lie flat. I keep a small spray bottle (fine mist) in my kit so I can do it on the fly if needbe. Enjoyed the video - thanks :)

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Love that tip! Thank you so much for sharing!

Have a nice time with family.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bani! I appreciate you watching this video!

Betty, as you were talking about your love for fields of flowers, I was wondering whether you know about Namaqualand flowers in South Africa. There is literally kilometers of fields of wild flowers in that area that bloom typically from early September annually. People make holidays trips to go and see the flowers. I have not been there, but do look at all the amazing images! I cannot remember if I've mentioned it to you before....

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it's quite the sight to see! Sounds wonderful!

Well done. Don't let your brushes dry :)

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They went into water. It's still cool enough here in California that they don't dry out too fast.

@florcolombopintora

3 жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt I live in Playa del Carmen, here in 2 seconds are completely dry.... I am obsessed. :)

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

@@florcolombopintora Oh, yes! You're waayyyyyyy south of me!

Do you ever teach in person workshops❓❓❓❓❓I’m interested, thanks, Eileen.

@BettyFranksArt

2 күн бұрын

Hi Eileen, I teach at least one in-person workshop each year. Please join my email list to be notified of my 2025 in-person workshop. I only send the info to the folks on my list. Join here: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thank you for asking!

@willcarney4424

2 күн бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt, where in LA is this. I’m interested. Eileen.

Boa Noite .. Estou assistindo esse video aqui do Brasil , Est de São Paulo .. Adorando essas suas explicaçoes sobre Valores .. Coloquei no Google Tradutor . Muito obrigada por deixarmos traduzir no You Tube .

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you liked this video! Thanks for watching from Brazil!

Value is the foundation but color gets all the credit. This video shows why this works to make a better painting. Heard from the artist, Lori Putnam, that we should make one, dark or light, occupy more area of your painting as a good rule. Otherwise it is not as interesting. Also the value of doing notans not only gives you a simple ‘map’ of the value structure, but also a better composition in the end. Not easy with your style as you do that at the end, but you achieve the same results!

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sherrie! I love the way you described it!

Good morning, thank you Betty for sharing your art and experience, it is inspiration. I am not familiar with that china marker. What is this? Is it on oil base or like color pen? Thenks.👏👏👏

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jasmina! China markers are waxy. You can find it on my favorite art supply list: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies

@jasminacolovic9196

3 жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you😀

It makes sense to me that your brain doesn't always cooperate when you're watching your recording! I'm imagining that your mind gets pulled back into that sense of flow that you were having, that very right brained non-verbal experience! Does that feel true for you?

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Very true, Izzy! I'm trying to discuss things about the process, but yet I'm in the flow of what I'm doing (even when just watching!).

@carolmoynihan5669

3 жыл бұрын

Good show. Thanks

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

@@carolmoynihan5669 Thank you, Carol!

This was Great. Thank you. Just curious ……..what sign are you ? Love your personality & genuine nature.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Vivianne! I'm a Scorpio. I appreciate you watching the video!

@viviannedelavega605

2 жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt oh make my day❣️I am also a Scorpio ♏️ Oct. 27 We really go all in or not at all🥰 Thank you again, I watch all of your videos.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

@@viviannedelavega605 So cool! I'm Oct 26. 🎉

I think this is beautiful. But, not like the happy colors you normally do. Thanks for sharing. I will be doing a monochrome for my brother. He has mostly geometrics on his walls. I just want to do a black and white abstract just to change things up. Maybe 2 or 3 small ones. Abstract, geometric and illusionist?

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like something your brother would like!

Betty you are fantastic 😉 Where you from? Cheers from Italy 🌈🌴💕⛱️

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I was born in Toronto, Canada. Grew up in San Jose, California. I also spend a little time in Croatia each year visiting my parents. That's were I am right now.

Hi Betty, This is a mundane question, but what do you find is the best method to get the gesso from the big tub into the liquitex squeeze bottle? ❤️

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Good question! I bought funnels at the dollar store. Also, it'll flow faster from the funnel into the bottle if you raise the funnel a little so that air can circulate. I fill it up and then lift the funnel slightly.

@SingYourselfWell

3 жыл бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt Agree!!!

do you have square edge or curved edge shaper? I am trying to figure out the difference in the two. thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lea, mine is the square edge. I also have a catalyst that's has a curved edge. Try them both to see which one you like best!

A lot of digital cameras have a BW mode and you can look at paintings using that.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Good point!

What type of graphite marker do you use to create the lines running down the paining? I know you dipped it in water? But where do I get a graphite marker like that?

@BettyFranksArt

9 ай бұрын

Here you go: www.amazon.com/shop/betty.franks.art (look under mark making tools). Have fun!

So weird to see you doing a fiel of monochrome. I do like it

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

Right?! It's very different!

Thank you for sharing this process. Curiosity question... I have noticed that you don't always sign your paintings on the same side. Why?

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I pick the side where my signature will not be interrupted by color or marks. Thank you for watching!

💓👍👀 2/28/22

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Raye!

Betty have you done a video on how to video yourself. If you are comfortable in sharing with artists who are interested in teaching online now with the pandemic. We have to scale back our teaching face to face indoors. I am doing my first zoom in teaching folks how to work with Yupo paper.

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela, I'm not comfortable talking about how I do my video taping, editing, etc. Mainly because I honestly don't feel I'm an expert in that area. There are so many videos out there on how to setup, what to buy, etc. But, thank you for asking! Have fun teaching. I love yupo paper!

I bought every Bristal pad they had, in all sizes, at Hobby Lobby. The cashier told me the store is only going to be carrying their brand "Master's Touch" artist paper pads in the future. They had everything else on clearance. I love working on Bristol paper and Strathmore is my favorite brand.

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you scored a great deal!!

👋✨🤩Which side of the Bristol paper?🙏

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

What I love about Bristol paper is that you can use either side to paint on. I hope that answers your question. Thanks so much!

💓💓👍👍👀👀 10/17/22

@BettyFranksArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

It was a "circle-ish square"🙂

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Thank. very helpful to me in imagining. My friend's participation is very beneficial in the development of my chanel.

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

You may want to mention in a video that things look better in odd numbers.

@BettyFranksArt

3 жыл бұрын

Great point! I know I've mentioned in one of my previous videos.

What the heck? You must have great genetics or you wore gloves all your life. You have the hands of a 15 year old girl! I never have any trouble understanding your explanations. I like to wear black and white but except for this exercise, I think I'll keep painting my bright colors. 🎊

@BettyFranksArt

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...I think I'm just lucky to have young looking hands at 58! Thanks, Sharon! I'm totally with you about painting with bright colors. This was a great exercise in values. Keep on creating!