Love this video! Thank you so much! Listening to a seasoned artist and things that hVe helped or could help is wonderful. And getting to watch you work is one of my favorite things! ♥️♥️

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What a GORGEOUS painting. I think it's my favorite of all your paintings I've seen so far. I'm such a fan of your style, and I appreciate your videos and how you share your thoughts processes. But as I watch you paint, and when I look at the finished product, I feel intimidated and think I'll never be that good. I will work on those issues. Thank you so much for what you do.

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

I know how you feel, Betsy. I had those same thoughts when I was starting out. It took practice...a whole lot of practice...to get to where I am today. You can do it, too!

Definitely perfectionism is a problem! I get so angry at myself for never being, “good enough “…. Thank goodness and thanks partially to you, I have learned to just be alone with and committed to my art.

@BettyFranksArt

3 ай бұрын

Hi Amy! I have often said those words to myself, too. That's when I discovered listening to a podcast or audiobook kept the negative self talk in my head to a minimum (it's still sneaks in a bit). Keep on creating and enjoying the process. Just tell yourself you're practicing. Less stress that way! 🩵

Thank you for this video. I’ve gone over a canvas 7 times.🤦🏻‍♀️ 7 times Betty!!! I almost gave up…but I remember back than I was trying to be perfect and seeing too many other artist videos because I was trying to figure out my style at that time. Now I just go over the canvas about 3 times. 😂🤣

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Haha...you're making progress! Love that! And, you're not alone!

Thank you for putting into words what we all have felt at times! Life’s journey has its bumps but the rewards of staying positive pull us back!💕💕

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

So true! Happy you you're hear and that you enjoyed the video, Phyllis!

Thank you for sharing great info, Betty!!! I’ve been uninspired all year now, so I’m hoping to feel that spark again soon!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Always really good to hear you talking through exactly how you get through your struggles and arrive in a position of success and satisfaction..it's so calming, relevant and helpful. All those suggestions in this video were something I sometimes do but just hearing it from you direct is really helpful. To be able to have your voice is a great way to support our creativity too. Really grateful to you Betty. Enjoy your trip to Coatia. ❤

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your kind message, Joan! Thank you so much. I'm enjoying my time with my parents and extended family.

Oh Betty, I can't wait to watch this and listen to you. Always SUCH a huge inspiration. My treat today at the end of the day!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@SingYourselfWell

11 ай бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt just did! So great. Thank you!

So wonderful to listen to your commentary while you paint! Lady your vibe is so positive, it emanates! After your videos I feel like a better painter instantly, lol! Your work here is lovely. I’m sure the show went ka-ching for ya! And your tips on conquering a block will help me. I’m guilty of quite a few of those. Many thanks! - Josie B

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Josie! I'm so glad you liked the video and the commentary! The show went well and I'm super happy that folks purchased my art!

You made my day, Betty. You forgot to list 'watch a Betty Franks video' for inspiration. Although I am an abstract painter, I glean so very much from your wonderful tutorials. Thank you again.

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I went back and saw this video again. It’s t helped so much. I was stuck for a few weeks over the holidays. I feel like I lost my mojo. Thanks for the tips. . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@BettyFranksArt

5 ай бұрын

Totally understand! I feel like the hustle and bustle of the holidays gets us a bit out of wack when it comes to creating. You'll be in the swing of it all again soon!

Thanks for sharing your valuable experience. Your work and your style are wonderful. I think I'm beginning to understand how you build a composition.

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Super happy this video was helpful!

Yes . I have been feeling the same. This is great ❣️. Thank you for sharing ❤️

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Jeanne!

0:31 Dear betty I Love your Tutorials I am watching them from Heidelberg,Germany I am learning so much Thank you ❤❤❤

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! I visited Heidelberg in my mid 20s. Love it! Thanks for watching my videos!

THANK YOU for all this! The topic as well as the beautiful painting!

@BettyFranksArt

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Dawn! Thanks so much for watching!

Just what I needed. As always, your work is beautiful and your tutelage is great! Thanks so much for making this video 🎉

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

You're super kind! Thank you for your sweet note and for watching!

Beautiful painting! Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration!!

@BettyFranksArt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Than you Betty. always love your videos especially this one...Best wishes

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@BettyFranksArt

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Lida!

The info in this video will be very useful to help me work though my blocks. Thanks Betty!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Super happy to hear that, Billy! Thanks for watching!

Just a wonderful piece of work. How you work through the composition at the end was just fantastic. Great job on the competition of this work. Thanks so very much for sharing your process and art journey!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Sherrie! Super happy your enjoyed the video!

I have been there so many times! I have learned to shut out any negative thoughts. I also paint over many times and I love old paintings poking through. Thank you for this video. Every artist needs to watch it.

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I would love to see a video of your collage work. I'm sure it's wonderful!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I didn't record many of them back then. Here's one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqV5yM9-c6afcsY.html

@justmysassyopinion

11 ай бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt So different from what I was expecting. Thank you so much!

The transformation of this painting was like a book. With its past lives. I love it! And thank you for the therapy sesh. Really, everything you talked about relates to being "stuck" in any aspect of life. What I like about you Betty, is that you are so down to earth.

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

You are so kind! Thank you for watching!

Thank you - a really encouraging video and such a beautiful painting!❤

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

It looks wonderful. They always do 🥰👏👏👏

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Awe...thanks so much!

@lynnlorencz8127

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video, Betty. It is just what I needed to get me going again❤

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

@@lynnlorencz8127 So glad! 🥰

Thank you!!! I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now, and recently painted four small pieces that made up one 16” x 24” painting. It was exciting to see it transform into a lovely celebration of my visit to the Portland, OR area this past spring. There was an explosion of wild and cultivated flowers, plants, waterfalls and trees; and to my delight, I think my painting reflected that! I love your technique, it’s a whole new world for me!! 🎉

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Sounds like Portland inspired you! I love hearing that and it's wonderful that you recognized it. Wishing you many more wonderfully creative hours!

Betty,your so talented,thank you a billion times♥

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Awe...I appreciate your kindness!

I so appreciate the time you took to show us the creating process after a canvas was deemed " not acceptable ". I am always wanting "be finished"! This was such a learning experience for me. Thank you so much

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Joyce! For me personally, I really love the process of painting. However, sometimes it just doesn't result in something that I'm happy with!

So captivating and addictive! Great! ❤

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!! MY ART HAS IMPROVED 1000%!!!

@BettyFranksArt

8 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

I started a painting 3 weeks ago and I finished it in about a week. I varnished and was ready to hang it on my wall. But I didn’t like it…I kept looking at is and thinking….there is something wrong with this painting…it’s about the size you are doing in this video. So after I listened to this video, I figured out what I didn’t like…my marks were too small. I’m not sure to working on large canvases and I think I mentioned that to you before….so at that point I started it all over. It’s almost finished……thank you…this is what I needed to heard or see..😂. Again…..Thank you.

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Wohooo! So glad you figured it out. Isn't it interesting when that light bult moment happens. It's like it was so obviously, yet so hard to figure out! Excited for you, Josephine!

Love the blues! I think it really helped to green tint the black then loved the brighter yellow.

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for that! I appreciate you watching!

You know, that looks like a far off city with a body of water in the center. I do like this.

@BettyFranksArt

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Jeanne!

A wonderful outcome Betty. Looks like you've got the landscape thing cracked!!!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

I would like to think so---until I do another one! 😁 Thanks, Deb!

I like how you think Betty! Thanks for taking the time to talk us thru what goes thru your head sometimes. Its always helpful! I'm not sure why but the green areas on that canvas remind me of tombstones... I have no idea why.... I like when you put those type of marks i think they add to the idea that you are painting a garden but this time they came across different for me.. Hugs! deb

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Beautiful 💛

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you so much for talking about this ,i feel so much better now .I will try to take my canvas out again one more time ,maby this time it will work 🤔I just love your art ,it is amazing 🥰🤩

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that it will help you move forward with that canvas!

Great work Madam. Thanks for sharing your work 🙏🙏

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

Thank you for your words, I’m so stuck and can’t seem to move forward.

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, Liz. I hope it helps to get you moving forward again. One thing I find that helps me a lot is to work on paper--because it's JUST paper! No stress if it doesn't work out. You got this!

Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU so much for your support, Bruce! It's very much appreciated!

Your painting is just gorgeous 😊👍

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful work i love it you are such an inspiration 🤣😂😍

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Guten Tag Betty, deine Bilder sind einfach wunderschön. Vielen Dank für die Inspiration. Liebe Grüße aus Magdeburg/ Deutschland.🍀

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

You are very kind! Thank you!

Awsome creativity

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Thank you for this new video! Also can you tell us what kind of shoes you wear when you’re standing up for such long periods of time! I’m finding that me feet hurt when I’m painting all afternoon. Thank you Betty for all of your good tips!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

A couple of years ago I decided to try out Crocs. Well, I love them! It's easy to slip them on (before, I wore tennis shoes) and I find that they're very comfortable after hours of standing.

Thanks

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

You're the best! THANK YOU so much for your support of my art and videos! 🥰

Betty for this piece what size and kind of brush is that? a hardware store or an artist brush? I love it!!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Hi Marian! I'm using artist brushes for this painting. I think I used a variety of sizes, like 10, 12, or similar.

Dear Betty ! I wonder if you often use the pure colors straight out of the box or do you usually mix them ? Thanks in advance! Lukas

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Hi Lukas! On occasion I will use color straight out of the jar. I much prefer mixing my colors as I go. Thanks so much for watching!

I loved the painting you painted over. Why didn’t you like it?

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Hi Kathleen! The piece didn't speak to my heart. I just simply didn't connect with it. I loved the piece I created!

P.S. I miss the pinks. I love the pinks and turquoise you use so much.

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

😍I'm sure I'll have more pinks in the future!

How do you hang your artwork on the wall to paint? Are there pegs on the wall that holds your canvas up?

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Hi Judy! I have long screws in the studs that stick out a half inch. Then I just hang my canvas on them. Super easy and convenient!

I sometimes get choked up if I know someone wants something. If I am just painting for my own fun, it comes so much easier. If I look at what I am doing through someone elses eyes....its over. I am my worst critic

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Yes, totally understand that! That's why I decided to stop doing commissions (after a few stops and starts again). I start stressing about what the person will like or not like and it makes creating so much harder for me.

Please help, Betty or someone else! I am looking for a video of yours where you show how you prepare your paintings for a show. I'm especially interested in how you attached the wire to the backside of the frame. Do you remember what the video is called? 😊🧡 Magdalena

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Hi Magdalena, I think you found the video based on the message you sent me on IG. Thanks!

@sattvadevi

10 ай бұрын

@@BettyFranksArt yes I did! Thank you! 😊

Would it help when your stuck to refresh your drop cloth back to a natural cloth🤔

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

I get that question often. To be honest, I don't see the wall. I'm so hyper-focused on my art and the process that I don't notice it.

Hi Betty! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely art and techniques! I'm a very impatient painter but I've always disliked the 'dark sheen' that i find with acrylics. I can mitigate that by using gouache white but there's a tendency for colours to go a bit chalky and pastel. I want an opaque matt finish. Am intrigued by your Nova paints but there's no obvious distributor here in UK. Can i ask what brand you might fall back on if, heaven forbid, they took away your Novas?! Also, i can't access your website! All links just come up blank! Any tips? Thanks again for your generosity! :))

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

Hi Steven! I'm sorry you can't access my website. Maybe try a different browser? My fallback paints would be Golden and Liquitex. Sorry you're not able to get Nova in the UK. Really love them!

@stevenlittle5954

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for reply! I think it would be cheaper to buy another artist's work, than paint my own pictures using Golden paints!! I ordered a set by Liquitex! And I will try again to access your site. Thank you once again for sharing your work and enthusiasm... and without being shouty and patronising like a lot of KZreadrs! It's especially heartening to hear how you found your feet at fifty! I've been scratching at different styles and techniques for years, with levels of self criticism bordering on abuse! Your approach and example have really taken some weight off and let some light in! Quite amazing!

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

@@stevenlittle5954 I'm listening (second time) to the audio book, The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. So good. Check him out.

@stevenlittle5954

10 ай бұрын

The famous record producer. Yes, that sounds interesting! Thanks again!

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

@@stevenlittle5954 Yes, that's him. His book is for all creatives.

Do you find cooler colours more popular in sales?

@BettyFranksArt

6 ай бұрын

Yes, sometimes. Folks really like blues!

Uwielbiam obrazy i bardzo żałuję, że nie znam języka angielskiego.

@BettyFranksArt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I have been a professional painter since 2007. I find that people get into painting the same painting over and over again. Same colors, same patterns.. I keep thinking that you need to use completely different colors and shapes. I have art school friends who can't sell paintings. I point out they have painted the same painting over and over again..

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Great idea to shake it up a bit if you're feeling stuck!

I’m stuck for two years now.

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Oh, no! That's much too long. I hope you get back into creating soon.

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@BettyFranksArt

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

10 ай бұрын

You're the best, Suzanne! THANK YOU so much for your support! 🥰

Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

THANK YOU so much for your support! 🥰 It's so very much appreciated!

Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Deb, you're the BEST! I so appreciate your continued support of my videos!! Hugs to you from Croatia (where I am right now)!!

Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

Wow! THANK YOU so much for your support, Elizabeth! I really appreciate it!! 🥰🧡

Thanks!

@BettyFranksArt

11 ай бұрын

You're the best, Marian! Thank you so much for your support!! 🥰❤️

@marianburns7474

11 ай бұрын

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