Abstract Expressionism + How to Secure your IG Account from Hackers + so much more | Betty Franks

[@BettyFranksArt]

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 & Betty's Bundle: www.bettyfranksart.com/favorite-nova-color-paints As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Article on how to secure your Instagram account: buffer.com/library/how-to-avoid-getting-your-instagram-account-hacked-and-what-to-do-if-it-happens/ Purchase my recorded workshop here: www.bettyfranksart.com/online-workshops Gift ideas with my art: www.bettyfranksart.com/products Gallery representation: Curated by the Sea www.curatedbythesea.com/betty-franks Sign up for my email list here: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up

[@suefoulkes2755]

I am watching this from France. I am American, moved here to retire. I have a small studio upstairs and have over 60 paintings right now. I do enjoy abstract, and at times just think too much. Of course this slows me down. So I often observe other artists and it motivates me!! Always enjoy your work Betty Rock on!!! By the way I just turned 70!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy Belated Birthday to you, Sue! 70 years young and painting up a storm. Keep on creating!

[@martyclaybourn6494]

Mark making is such an important part of my work too. My first layer, generally in pencil, is scrawling the names of all the dogs I’ve had in my life. I love that by honouring them under the painting, they will always exist in some form, long after I’m gone.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh! I love that!! Thanks for sharing, Marty!

[@wendyireland6034]

ILove the painting in this video you are working on. The colours and shapes are Stunning. ❤😂 Stunnin

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@saraquattlebaum7519]

This is one of my favorite paintings of yours!! Gorgeous!!❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Sara! I appreciate you being here!

[@holynyork7124]

Oh Miss Betty, this painting is delightful, thank you for the calm

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm glad you like it! Thanks, Holyn!

[@kayhight7837]

Wow, Betty super work with the combo of bold colors and smaller neutral tones, to create a feast for the eyes! Great piece of work! Very well done and so much fun to watch your progress with every piece. I really want to own one of your pieces and I'll wait patiently. I know you pick out a certain number of names from your email list each month or so and let them have first dibs at buying your new pieces. Guess I haven't been too lucky yet, but i'll keep watching every KZbin video and keep learning through your workshops and videos. Waiting for my name to be called! Would love for you to do a workshop in Atlanta! You could fly onto Croatia afterwards from here and make it a shorter flight. 🙂

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Kay! I don't pick certain people from my email list to get first dibs on my art on paper. The email goes out to everyone on my list. Could it be that my emails are landing in your junk mail folder? You can email me at [e-mail] with the email address you used to sign up and I'll check into it for you. My next release will be at the end of Sept (2022). Thank you for the suggestion about making a stop before moving on to Croatia. I'll have to think about it. It's a lot to do in a short period of time, including what to do with all my art supplies I bring with me to a workshop (that I don't need in Croatia). Hugs!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Thank you Betty, I paused this video and secured my IG acct. Will read the article and take added steps too. Love watching you paint and learning from you. Your work is amazing. Your work inspires me. Thank you so much!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes....so glad you stopped and took the time to secure your account. It only takes a few minutes and can save you so much headache later. Thanks for watching!

[@SingYourselfWell]

Absolutely stunning Betty. I thought at 16:40 it was done! 💖 Thank you!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much! I probably could have stopped earlier, but I wasn't in love with it yet!

[@SingYourselfWell]

@@BettyFranksArt yup, I totally get it, sweetie. It's such a personal, intuitive thing. ✨🤗✨💖✨🎨😹

[@melodine707]

Just bought your first book. Can't wait to get it! ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@shawn5632]

You are amazing, gorgeous work...thank you for your generosity in sharing your process. I'm going to use most of my golden paint and then will order your bundle from nova, lucky for us in California!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! I think you'll love their paints!

[@terryhorowitz7076]

Hi Betty, u bring so much joy to my life. Thank u so much for that. I continue to learn from u & am always inspired. You've helped me so much when I get stuck. I find value in! Thank u for that & much more.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Super happy to hear that, Terry! Thank you for sharing!

[@junk-usi]

Always so much fun see you painting 🎨🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@tonyandrea7613]

Your crayon/china marker marks remind me of when I was a kid I would get paint by numbers for Christmas. One of the paintings was a Deer Stag. My younger sister scribbled on it with an orange crayon. I still have that painting and left the orange scribble there, it makes me smile.

[@BettyFranksArt]

What a fun memory!

[@burrrli]

I really love the color scheme in this painting! Thank you for sharing your process with us.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@astridglodek3099]

It’s gorgeous Betty! Love the soft coral colors in there too. It all goes perfectly together!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm glad you like it, Astrid. I love that coral, too! Thank you!!

[@Jane_H]

I love the green-gray contrasting against the peach tones.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love that color combo, too! Thanks, Jane!

[@cathyquilts2609]

Commenting as I watch, love the idea of using a rigger on a large piece to change up the scale and detail levels. I learn so much from you!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! I love to use a variety of brush sizes to get different sized marks. Thanks, Cathy!

[@pamjennings825]

Absolutely stunning! Just beautiful!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Pam!

[@magdastar2249]

Thank you for sharing another great painting. 👍❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@claudinediamond2555]

Thanks for the china marker tip

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very welcome, Claudine!

[@rikyvandeursen4911]

Another great video, thank you Betty for sharing your painting process and other information 🙏🏽💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

I so appreciate you watching, Riky!

[@leanneward5244]

This is beautiful 🥰👍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!

[@terryhorowitz7076]

Great work Betty. Watching your process always inspires! I'm glad I found you here. Thanks again.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Terry! Glad you found me here!

[@glorianeiman726]

Beautiful, happy, lively painting. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Gloria!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

Unsubscribe??? NO WAY!!Gorgeous as always!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Barbara! Great to have you here!

[@debizyskowski511]

I bought your bundle from Nova! So far I'm really happy with the pigments in these creamy jars of beauty!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them, Debi! Enjoy creating!

[@unpopularful]

Loving the Nova Colors Betty Bundle!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! Thanks so much, Patti!

[@annekennedy2183]

I absolutely love Nova Color paints! I opened my bundle last weekend.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wohoo! I love hearing that, Anne! Thank you for ordering!

[@joycemaureroriginal8563]

Love the finished painting!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Joyce!

[@susanstone3588]

I love watching you paint, funny though, one of my favorite things about this painting as you progressed was the large white circle you painted over. lol

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hahahaha...well, I usually love my circles, but that one stuck out like a sore thumb! Thanks so much for watching, Susan!

[@susanstone3588]

@@BettyFranksArt Thanks for the reply, I think the large white circle gave my "eye" a place to start exploring the painting, it was hard to miss for sure.

[@kristiinasakai9957]

I love it as usual and totally enjoy the close ups of your final finishing mark making! Thank you so much!💖🍎💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm so glad! Thanks, Kristina!

[@jaynedough130]

your mark making is reaIIy changing. fun to see your evoIution!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm happy to be evolving...even slightly!

[@julijopeterson7096]

I watched thru to the end & this was a lovely painting. I loved the grays & the oranges together.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...thanks so much, JuliJo! I appreciate that!

[@maggiemae6867]

I bought your 15 jars!!! They really are beautiful. And I was shocked how big they were for the price. I'm so excited to be creating with these. Thank you ❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

So cool! Glad you like them, Maggie!

[@debtempleton9424]

I really love this piece too Betty. The colours are wonderful as is the composition. Very very cool. Hope you are becoming more settled in your new nest. Cheers, Deb T (NZ)

[@BettyFranksArt]

A bit more settled, but honestly, feeling unsettled at the same time. Everything is different...where my paints are stored, the layout of the room, etc. It's take some getting used to!

[@susanjmc8742]

This was wonderful and inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing 🎨🦋🌸

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Susan!

[@brendaevers6542]

Oh how I wish I could replicate your technique! Very original and you make it look so easy.

[@BettyFranksArt]

We all bring our own unique gifts. You have yours, too, Brenda. Thank you!

[@sparkofinterest81]

Another fantastic video :) Great information. The finished product is beautiful! I hope you get settled real soon in your new studio.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much! I hope so, too. I feel a bit out of sorts right now, so it's nice to have these old videos to watch (even for me!!).

[@janaicaandersonart]

I love what you named this piece! ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Janaica!

[@MonicaReentsArt]

Beautiful painting 💐❤ I started using Nova Color several weeks ago and it is replacing other brands. I'm in love with the colors, price, and quality of the paint. I recently bought their gloss varnish and their matte varnish, and I cannot stress enough how amazing it is!! It has replaced all other brands 💙💙

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love hearing that! I also have their varnish, however, I haven't tried it yet. Thank you for that review!

[@cathyquilts2609]

I really liked this video, the white China marker is great! Thank you for your generosity!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Cathy!

[@cathyquilts2609]

I’m so happy for you and your Betty’s Bundle!! It is such a cool way for us to peek behind the curtain!! I was surprised several in the mix were transparent which I don’t usually try so it’s going to be fun to try out a new approach.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Cathy! I don't pay any attention to the transparency of the paints because I mix as I go. I hope you enjoy them all!

[@jenniferwallace7185]

Love these colors!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching, Jennifer!

[@sylviebluteau1260]

Fabulous painting Betty

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Sylvie!

[@susanstine8218]

Thank you so much…that was fun and so interesting

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Susan! Thank you!

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Beautiful piece, Betty. Thanks so much for sharing your process and helpful IG tips. Just what I'm looking for.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful, Belinda!

[@mariaantoniettadepacemazzo1225]

Wow, bellissimo come sempre le tue creazioni nn deludono mai

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are very kind, Maria! Thank you!

[@helenastubberud5237]

I really enjoyed this Betty👍🐣

[@BettyFranksArt]

So happy to hear that, Helena! Thank you for watching!

[@elizabethchapmanartwork]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth!! I so appreciate you watching my videos! 🥰

[@julijopeterson7096]

It's really true when you're balancing a painting you're working on. It's something that really needs to be done. When I try to paint an abstract I attempt to do the same thing. It has to be "quirkilly" balanced. That's what I call it on abstracts. I told one of my teachers that & she just laughed. It's kindof a different kind of balance than on a regular painting.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love that! Quirkilly balanced. Perfect word!

[@dianesykeny4396]

Thank you so much for sharing your process from beginning to end! Have always loved your work🌷. Also, staying safe on Instagram info is most needed and heading there now to check my account, much thanks 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes, please secure your account. My heart is breaking for everyone who is losing their account. Thanks so much for watching, Diane!

[@1warrior]

I enjoy watching your videos. After "Betty's Bundle' is there a next list of colors you love? Thanks for sharing! I love your channel!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh! Great question! Please email me at [e-mail] and I will put together my next list of favorites for you. Thanks so much!

[@bonniezieman3424]

I would love to have been the one to purchase this gorgeous piece, Betty!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Bonnie! I sure do miss it!

[@annhall5471]

Thank you for a fantastic video of you working and such useful information to prevent Instagram hacking: I followed your advice immediately! 🙏😊👍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! I love that you took steps right away to protect your account!

[@christiwadsworth846]

Betty I just ordered my Nova Paints !!!!!!♥️🎨♥️

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! Thanks so much, Christi!

[@jillmcnamara855]

Thank you for the technique with china Markers!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Jill!

[@peggymargo4612]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Peggy!

[@blessed4149]

Love that Betty!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks, Sheila!

[@CarlottaART]

Beautiful work!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you very much, Carlotta!

[@CarlottaART]

@@BettyFranksArt You're very welcome!

[@mikecrane9]

YOU ARE WHAT I WISH I COULD BE .. THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION..AND ALL THE HARD WORK AND TIME THAT YOU PUT INTO YOUR TRADE ..ALSO YOU MUST HAVE A HUSBAND THAT'S SO UNDERSTANDING AND HAS LEARNED TO JUST GO WITH THE FLOW! ALL MY LOVE MICHAEL CRANE

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you kindly, Mike! I'm so happy to know that you're enjoying my videos and my artwork!

[@lenamariegravrok6440]

I like your work very much! 😍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Lena!

[@silviaortizkiep5392]

Wonderful!! 💟💟

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like it, Silvia!

[@linebrisebois6908]

My most favorite do far. ❤️❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad you like it! Thank you for watching!

[@paulacunniffe4123]

Betty, I’m so loving your art channel. I live in New Zealand and went to order your colour bundle with Nova, but the freight was just as much as the paint itself :-(. I will find a way!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Paula! Yes, unfortunately, the cost to ship to your neck of the woods is very high. I'm sure you can find something comparable in NZ. Thanks for watching!

[@julijopeterson7096]

P.S. Watching you paint Betty as usual.

[@BettyFranksArt]

🥰🥰🥰

[@sherrierichard2848]

Question driving me crazy, about when you started filling in with the grays-then it started looking sage green? Saw you kept adding more white then it was off camera the color you added. Love ❤️ this peace!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Sherrie! I created this piece many years ago. I don't recall what I added, but it if went from gray to a sage green, most likely I added either Cadmium Yellow Medium or Indian Yellow. Thanks so much for watching!

[@myriamelaurent5753]

Très très splendide j aime beaucoup. 🤩👏👍😘.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@thechubbyhiker4142]

LoVe LoVe this one!!! Beautiful as always! I have 2 questions for ya! 1) what color pink was that one jar you first picked up and put right back down? You also used the same color in “ode to Joan Mitchell” painting. (I have hot pink and fluorescent pink but the color almost looks in between the two) And 2) do you ever make paintings you don’t like? Like, Do you ever have ugly paintings? LoL! Thanks so much for spreading so much joy in this world!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi there! So happy you like this one! For your first question, please tell me the time on the video that you saw me put down the pink paint. For the second question, yes, I have ugly paintings. Some get painted over and some are ripped up!

[@thechubbyhiker4142]

@@BettyFranksArt LoL! Rip them up? That’s too funny!! Thanks for the reply & your honesty! The pink paint you picked up was at 4:30.

[@annaberger3145]

Tolles Bild. Ich bin begeistert. Liebe Grüße aus München. Anna

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you kindly, Anna!

[@rayemartineau8644]

Your class is filled up congrats! Wish could have joined but SS doesnt give me enough to engage in live tutorials. Only enough to be able to buy painting supplires. Have fun

[@BettyFranksArt]

Sorry to hear that, Raye! I'm so happy you were able to buy art supplies. Have fun creating!

[@CulturedGem]

Love NovaColor but wish they offered naples yellow.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oooo....that's a great color! Please send them a message. I think that kind of feedback is well received. If enough people ask, they may add it!

[@janetogrenart2830]

Can you please share what you are adding to the paint that's in the bottle? Thanks.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Janet! Without watching the entire video, I believe it's my bottle of gesso (I use as white paint) or white paint. I use a lot, so I like to keep it in a large squeezable container. Thanks for watchig!

[@CarlaMarinaBorralho]

Hi Betty, I love love your art, and your colours are quite impressive. I tried to buy from Nova colors, but they do not ship to the UK. WHAT A SHAME... It's very difficult... 😢😢😢

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Carla. Wish it was easier for you to get their paints.

[@alissaglover8562]

I will admit, I use Liquitex Basics too and some of the colors like the yellows and the neons are so hard to use because they are so translucent.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes, I completely understand. And, the Basics are not loaded with pigment, so you work harder at getting the color you want. Nova paints are not that much more expensive and you'll find that you use far less paint.

[@debgray-libby989]

I’m interested in your art book.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! Here's a link: www.bettyfranksart.com/products

[@debizyskowski511]

What brand China markers do you use? I see many have poor quality reviews so would love to know what brand you like! 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

I like the Sharpie brand the best. They're a good quality marker.

[@debizyskowski511]

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you so much!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

I see a caterpillar! Do you see it? (He has yellow spots)

[@BettyFranksArt]

Well, honestly, I never see anything but flowers!

[@lyndaconstant]

Hi Betty! I am a Interior Designer and I would like to show your art to one of my client. Do you have any large piece for sale at the moment and also do you ship in Canada? tk

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Lynda! I have a few large pieces through a local gallery: www.curatedbythesea.com/betty-franks (36x36" being the largest). I can ship to Canada. If you're interested, please email me at [e-mail] (communication via YT is hard to find). Thanks!

[@royakrezaee5160]

Thank you for your videos. Please let us know how do you price your art work? Hoe much do you sale a 48x48 artwork?ُ

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much for watching! My 48x48 pieces are $2750 as of this writing.

[@julijopeterson7096]

OMGosh! I can't believe your friend got her account hacked!!! Things are just so bad these days! Holy Gees.... This world!!! People are so dasterdly.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I know! It's heartbreaking to see all these accounts getting hacked. Please be sure to secure yours!

[@marycrochet8210]

there are great

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Mary!

[@sharonmatheson5948]

❤💙

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Sharon!

[@artbyamyk]

checklist

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Amy! I'm not sure what you're referring to. Here's a list of the links I have: www.bettyfranksart.com/links

[@wilhat]

Art by me ,I was hacked on Facebook lost all my stuff old photos he was going to buy a painting but he somehow got all of my stuff but what got me was my face was in almost all videos non of his I am back on Facebook it only for my art some fun stuff how do I stop it it’s so annoying my friends all new right of I was hacked before I did no never do that he even was selling some of my paintings for next to nothing my friend how I live was contacted,he new her name but still went on trying to get money I was in bed and she said is that you I said no and Facebook was of no help it’s not there problem.He’s gone I told him to get lost or I will report him I got some stuff back but not everything and Facebook has stopped stuff from showing on my page saying it’s not available at this time so lost stuff .it looks fabulous.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Andrew, I'm so sorry that happened to you. It's so frustrating to do all that work and then have someone take it all away. Wishing you great success in all that you do!

[@rayemartineau8644]

😍 rem 6/28/22

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Raye!

[@rayemartineau8644]

💓👍👀 4/17/22

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Raye!

[@johnmeyerhofer6935]

👍☝👍

[@rayemartineau8644]

💓💓👍🏿👍🏿👀👀 7/8/22

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks, Raye!

[@ivanozernyj9835]

Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 293 sentadillas son unos YOURGIRLS.Uno muchas y un buen ejercicio. Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😍👍 Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖 los mortalesx abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer.k

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're funny! Thanks, Ivan!

[@johnhawkinshawkins1284]

needs more work. not balanced. Leave it for a while and look again.....not your usual standard.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Interesting perspective, John. I have already sold it. I talk about that at the end. Thanks for watching!

[@joycemaureroriginal8563]

Hi, I have my "Bettys Bundle" on the way for my birthday!!! Just ordered it. Already have 3 or 4 other colors I've been adding as I go. Yep I am also looking forward to using up my liquitex. Thanks for the tips on IG! I also wish the "guys" with the new accounts that follow me and then send messages would go away! Does that really work for them? Geez I'm a 66 year old grandmother, go away LOL

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hahaha...yes, I get those guys sending me messages, too. They are getting mixed up with those dating apps! Happy Birthday to you, Joyce! Hope you enjoy your new paints!