HOW ARTISTS CAN GET MORE FOLLOWERS/SALES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA | Betty Franks Art | Art Business Tips

[@astridglodek3099]

Betty you’re a really good teacher! You’re clear and concise and make your teachings easy to understand. I’m going to re-watch this teaching because I really need it. I stumble with technology and must stick with it and “Power” thru like you sometimes say about a painting we might get stuck on. I remember one video of you I saw years ago and people asked if you’d teach your way of painting. At that time you had said you weren’t ready yet. Boy am I soooo happy you decided to teach. You’re such a blessing and benefit to so many of use who love the way you paint and learn from you. Thank you for all you do and all you give to us!!! May the Lord continue to bless you!❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are super kind, Astrid! Yes, years ago I wasn't ready because I was still finding my way. I wanted to become good at what I do before sharing it with others. I appreciate your sweet message!

[@sjhock]

Awesome information. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you liked it, Suzan! Please keep in mind that I created that video several years ago. Although a lot of it is still good info, Instagram has changed a lot over the years. These days, I follow @brock11johnson on Instagram. He offers tons of great ideas. There's also Suzi @theinstagramexpert. Good luck to you!

[@Leethal18]

Thankyou Betty, you are so generous!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very welcome!

[@dancinglady1959]

Thank you for being such a great and generous teacher I love your videos and I want you to know I took you my very first class with you and did my very first painting. A very proud moment when everyone raved.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great job! Thank you so much, Soraya!

[@ts-eu6mp]

Hello to you! Thankful to have found you online. You are covering a LOT and it is vital to know what's worked, your experiences,etc. I'm trying to get back to my art, which I enjoy immensely-always have. No matter what holiday, birthday, etc. I gave my 3 children decent art supplies. Yes, they received other things but I never let them run out! My 2 girls can draw and my middle daughter, Jenna, is the one that took to it the most and on her own volition, created. Because she HAD to-because she was a true, for real artist with an artist's soul. She had a very discouraging art teacher at her high school, which hurt me as her Mother. I have friends who had kids near the same age and "experienced" this "teacher" as well and had a horrible experience! SAD!!! I was fortunate in my high school to have a wonderful and very talented herself art teacher and no matter what, she always found something positive about what we were 'turning out.' She was a gift! She would answer any questions, encouraged our projects, had great projects for us to do and used a plethora of different mediums. She is fantastic-she's an older lady now but I call her every so often! In fact, I think I'm now going to check in with her again and I just now decided that. Hey-Thanks-you just became part of this. Congratulations, you just made a difference and you don't even know it! I think that is FUN! My daughter, Jenna Rose, was fearless later on and used a lot of intuitive art-she had no trouble painting over something and redoing things or let some of that becomes a part of the new project. She also was a good photographer! And when her computer broke down-and she was using the 'old fashioned' but at least top of the line Adobe system. So she was playing with photos, etc. digitally. I began to tell you that her computer just ran out of gas, so to speak, so she began writing! She checked and researched, bought a lot of books about art, multi-media-tons of that!- and I realized, this young woman is so "Zen" and centered that she simply poured herself into writing-and, I realized-wow, my daughter can really write. We have a number of friends who are published in the poetry field and going further to include plays that have ben developed for the stage, songs, -gosh-can't even remember what all. Amazing and gifted people. And most all of there wives road in 3 day eventing with their horses! We live in an area where there is excellent footing for all types of horsemen-horsewomen. I rode when I was younger but these people, Wow! Major talent and lots of hard work! And the published authors, wow. A lovely friend, Harriet was one of the strongest people I've known and at the same time, so gentle. I have a plaque with a picture of a man and his young child in "nature" and holding the babe up to the sky-that was the statement below. Harriet could draw and drew a picture of one of our Bouviers-we kept our dogs among friends when planned litters happened so we had brothers&sisters, Mother, Aunt, nephew, Grandmother. We did that with the Bouvier de Flanders and then later when our friends golden retriever had a litter and she gave us -all of the friends, the choice of the litter. I'm getting off topic-very sorry. I am very much looking forward to learning more from you-and Jenna Rose would've been, as well. But my darling girl died from cancer about 3 years ago. It seems that I have a hard time doing anything without mentioning her and I know it makes some people uncomfortable, which I do not want to do. Jenna could put anyone at ease. Beautiful inside and out she was. Talented and creative she was. Genuine and knew herself. I could go on but I will not. This is too long already. But I still have 2 speeds, 1,000 mph. or STOP. Am trying for the middle ground. We were incredibly close-never had any of those Mother-teenage daughter problems. Her bewildered brother had her as a best friend, confidant, protector, one to bounce their own brand of humor off of-just a truly close relationship and there was a pretty big age difference. He was born13 years after her! Same Dad. But they as close as a brother and sister could possibly be. She was so proud of him and he came to her for a lot of advice before us, a lot! She was so calm. She knew things, knew him and could advise him if he wanted that. They had a blast together, always. No sibling jealousy-never happened. Love is what it was-just pure love. But she was the artist in the family although we often did projects together, supplies, what not and she would show me what she was working on, etc. We shared that. I know this-were were trying for a studio space somehow that we could be in together and then just be able to shut the door and leave our supplies out by closing a door so the the myriads of dogs and cats couldn't get into it. Plus, a dedicated studio makes things so much easier. I NEED to get started again. And to get back out into nature again, too. There were many times she would put on her muck boots and hitch up our giant dog, who adored her and go into the meadow across the street and through the woods. Dog and Camera in tow. I have written way too much and I know that. Please accept my apology for that- you are not a counselor, you are an artist with whom I have resonated with on my side-therefore--therefore- aw, heck-therefore -nothing, I guess. Sheesh! I will say this and keep my word- I will not write a treatise should I write you again! That I can promise. It's just pouring out of me right now. And your artwork is very inspiring to me. So, now you know that you are reaching people at a lot of different levels and experiences that are trying to have fun, improve their work, price their work, let the work bring focus and joy, etc. She was so good on the computer and I am your basic dinosaur when it comes to these new-fangled Google machines-lol. Thank you and thank you some more. Yours truly, Terri Spencer-Williams, Aiken, South Carolina.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Terri! Wow, that was a lot.🥰 I'm sorry, but I wasn't able to absorb everything you wrote and be able to respond to it all. However, I do want to say that I wish you all the best in life! 🧡

[@ts-eu6mp]

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you, It IS definitely overwhelming for not only my and her Father, brother, Aunt but I totally know & understand how much, too much- it is for others. It is too much to absorb-and as I said, you are not a counselor, you are an artist and a teacher--and whatever else you do and are to your very own people and life! I do not expect an answer for everything-believe me! I KNOW my daughter would have been enamored of your style. We were much alike in that way, as well as many others. And please take me at my word when I stated that I would not do that again! My daughter was a "watcher" since the night she was born. I knew this and more. The artist in her kept her in good stead with all she went through. I am able to resonate with your painting style and also the thing you are speaking of-being more social, social media, advice from experience in marketing and selling your art is invaluable. That is a LOT to share. My thanks to you for the way you are and the info and gifts you share. I am very glad I found you on line :) I am open to wishes for all the best in life! Thanx! And, similarly, I wish it for you and yours, too. Kindest Regards, Terri

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@ts-eu6mp Many thanks, Terri! 🥰

[@shericochran2786]

I love watching your videos and listening to your advice.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm so glad! Thanks for sharing that with me, Sheri!

[@lindablackerby9819]

Very smart move to creating art for your audience. The best marketing advice ever is to know your audience!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes, so true! Very important to know your audience and to find a way to cater to them. Thank you for watching, Linda!

[@bethlapenna.creativearts]

You are incredible Betty! Always so kind and generous to help those of us who are novices but want to learn and grow.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I was once there and it was hard finding information to help me in my journey. Happy to help! Thanks for watching, Beth!

[@delmabrunello4035]

Thank you Betty. You are very generous with your time and information.Really appreciated.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks for watchig, Delma!

[@lizgogal5154]

Love your videos, so much honesty and down to earth style information that artists can use. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad you enjoyed the video and information, Liz! Thank you for watching!

[@DianeMaley]

Thanks so much Betty. I know we all wish there was a magic wand to marketing our art, but as you know it takes hard work. Thanks again and look forward to your next video.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I would LOVE a magic wand! Thanks so much for watching, Diane!

[@nicolettedebibo7833]

Bless your heart Betty!! From Vancouver Washington.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Nicolette! You're very sweet!

[@DoriPatrick]

Thanks so much for your honesty and generosity! So inspiring!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Dori! Glad you liked the video!

[@agneszirini922]

You are such a sweet lady and I enjoy listening to your experience ! It helps me a lot !! Thank you Betty !!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy to help, Agnes! Thanks so much for watching!

[@michelleerickson3518]

Thanks for sharing. It's very kind of you to share your insights! Lots of helpful information!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Michelle!

[@paulahaynes6131]

I love your art. I appreciate your openness and knowledge. I began my art business journey in 2013 and do festivals and classes. I have been in a creative team on KZbin and do both Facebook and Instagram. There is so much to learn. I recently have been being approached to put some of my pieces on other Instagram pages and have no idea about it so your info has been very eye opening and I will be checking into that Avenue now as well. Thank you. Oh and by the way I am a mixed media artist and do many layers and that is what drew me to you because of your live of color and layering. Beautiful work.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for sharing that with me, Paula! Sounds like you've got a lot of wonderful things going on!

[@joyhurley-deluna1428]

Awe Betty this was really helpful information! And thank you so much for info we can print for ourselves. You're amazing. I look forward to the other ones

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad it was helpful to you, Joy! Thank you!

[@maryantonishak400]

thank you so generously sharing Betty. This is very helpful.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Mary! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@dianagilbert8690]

Thank you so much for this valuable information, Betty!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Diana! I appreciate you watching!

[@kerengurionart]

Thank you so much, Betty! Love your art!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Keren! Thanks for watching!

[@sparkofinterest81]

Once again great information Betty :) One of the nicest Artist you're so giving with free information. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very kind! Thank you so much!!

[@Harekrsna66]

Amazing content - Thank You SO SO SO much 🙏🏻💚💙💜

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

Thank you Betty💜

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you for watching!

[@marcelastrasdas1434]

Great advice Betty, thank you so much for sharing!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Marcela! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@sharonstratis2846]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge. It is invaluable to me! I work full time but love to create and I have many paintings piling up so figuring out how to sell them has been on my mind. I will be going back to this video often! Thank you so much for taking all the time and effort creating and posting this Betty.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Sharon! It's hard working a full time job and running an art business. Glad to hear that some of my information was helpful to you!

[@micheleholdenart]

Thank you so much! This information is very helpful.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy to hear that! Thank you for watching!

[@Elmelati]

Love your infos about art marketing and social media. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Ellya! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@antonella.quacchia]

Betty, thank you so much for your very valuable tips!! you are great!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Antonella! I'm so happy they're helpful to you!

[@TalaiRain]

Thank you Betty! This was super helpful!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching, Amanda!

[@pamelabrowne3684]

Thank you Betty! Great info!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Pamela!

[@petersenesac8102]

Thanks for talking about your process and your marketing approach. I'm not sure if you said this in this video but I have been thinking about it. I think you said you spend about 75 percent of the time on biz and 20 on painting. That blows my mind! That's like having a full time job and painting on the weekends. Actually 1.25 days a week. On painting. I'm trying to become a full time painter but I'm already painting more than that. I'm not selling like you so I guess I have to quit working and spend all my time selling? Wow that is very discouraging. I really appreciate you being honest about that. It's an eye opener very helpful in planning how to work and how to price.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes, I spend the majority of my time running my art business. You can be an artist and just create art or you can be a working artist where you are creating and doing everything you can to sell your artwork. I have a very limited inventory of artwork at all times because I don't spend all my time creating and letting the pieces stack up. I prefer having a limited inventory and more money to pay my bills and enjoy life. It's a shift in thinking and doing. Wishing you all the best in your adventures, Peter!

[@petersenesac8102]

@@BettyFranksArt very good prospective. I like it. I guess I was hoping for more painting time And less selling time. But can certainly see where and why that's not possible.

[@KarenLukens]

Thank you for creating this video and sharing so much advice. It is filled with such good information.

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@SingYourselfWell]

Also: You are AMAZING, Betty. You're welcome. 😘😃💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

THANK YOU, Ulrike!! 🥰

[@helenrivers7345]

Thank you for your kindness, generosity and talent sharing. Blessings

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Helen!

[@DLR122]

Thank you Betty, this was wonderful!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@hansbaugh630]

Thanks Betty for sharing. Very informative.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Hans! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@wagedj]

Thank you for you generosity. Very helpful.

[@BettyFranksArt]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful to you, Deborah!

[@adeledallasorr4736]

Thank you for your generosity.

[@BettyFranksArt]

My pleasure! I hope you got some value from the video, Adele!

[@gordonsellenartist174]

Lovely of you to share your experience. Following

[@BettyFranksArt]

Welcome aboard, Gordon! Thank you for subscribing and watching!

[@heikeschmieding-eiber419]

You are such an inspiration, thank you so much.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Makes me so happy to hear that, Heike! Thank you!!

[@janaicaandersonart]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! 🌷

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome!

[@brandythompson6544]

Wonderful video!!! So thankful you took the time to make this video---love all the tips you gave!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Brandy! Happy to share what I have learned over the years!

[@susanjmc8742]

Thank you for your candid sharing!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very welcome, Susan!

[@magdastar2249]

Thank you 😊 sooo much for all your informative content. 👍It is all very helpful.❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad! Thanks so much for watching!

[@lorikurtzlarkin3141]

Thank you so much! I've been procrastinating on marketing myself and this really puts into perspective what I need to do to get going! I do have instagram and am working on my website. I'm on your mailing list and your art always resonates with me! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Fabulous! Sounds like you're already on your way, Lori! Glad this info is helpful to you!

[@koz6911]

This was so helpful, thank you for sharing! 💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@RichardHerschberger]

Ok so I needed to hear this. Good info. I need to learn how to actually like Instagram. Good input. Thanks

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad it was helpful! Yes, I think liking IG is important. It's hard to do something when you don't like it. Thanks so much for watching!

[@SingYourselfWell]

Ha! You also have Bob Burridge's color wheel on your wall. Me too! Thanks this is great! Kudos to doing these types of video in addition to all your other jobs, haha. 💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! He's great! I took an in-person workshop with him years ago in Northern California. It was 5 days and so much fun!

[@SingYourselfWell]

@Betty Franks Art You turned me on to him, and I've watched pretty much all his videos, haha. He likes speed, loose and free, like you and me! 💖💖💖 Ha, that rhymes! 😂

[@suhairalkhayat3214]

Thank you very much, very useful information

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching, Suhair!

[@teresaangenendt2318]

Soooooo interesting and generous of you to share. How were you able to transform your art to masks and shower curtains, etc?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Teresa! I used my images to upload to Fine Art America (also known as Pixels) to make my art available on products. Here's a link to my products: www.bettyfranksart.com/products Thank you for asking and for watching the video!

[@kimbakerpaints]

I so enjoy watching you paint as well as your tips- thank you for sharing! In your experience, do you think doing IG lives are important to growing an account or are stories/reels just as good?

[@BettyFranksArt]

That's a great question, Kimberly. I was just thinking the other day that I haven't done a live on IG in a long time. I think it's important to use all that IG offers so that the algorithm sees that you're fully engaged. I guess I'll be doing a live soon!

[@christinelefkowitz6851]

Great information!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@annegaffey2311]

Hi Betty, thanks for the tips!

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@maiapatricia]

Thank you Betty! I’m such an introvert and I don’t have an online presence on social media yet. I made the mistake of creating art and posting on IG without a description of the art or title and def not a price at this time andd that was a big step for me. How would you suggest taking that leap so that the process and reasons for creating certain pieces are shared naturally with others?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Good question! Social media and art is all about connecting with others. Sharing your process--work in progress, finished pieces, your supplies, etc.--helps connect you with your audience. If your goal is to sell your art, people need to first like you, then trust you, then they'll buy from you. I hope that helps! Wishing you tons of success!

[@meadowsartstudio6261]

Thanks! What is your list titled? Which link above is it at?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here you go: www.bettyfranksart.com/top-10-things-to-do-on-ig

[@meadowsartstudio6261]

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you!

[@jerigale]

Thanks for the information! In the last KZbin you did on the triptych commission was great.What is the name of the app you talked about? I tried "wall settings", but no luck!

[@BettyFranksArt]

It is WallPicture app. You'll find it in your app store.

[@gagegreen6863]

Lovely!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@pamtroup6290]

Betty, thank you so much! I have spent hours trying to set up an IG shop. Did you set up your own or hire someone to set it up. Yours is awesome. Thanks for your incredible willingness to share!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Pam! When you say "IG shop", do you mean my IG business page? If so, I set it up myself and have been posting for years.

[@sholt2816]

Betty, excellent! Thank you for your generosity in explaining things. I have a dilemma with Instagram in that they removed me and my art saying I violated their rules in putting on my art. How do I remedy that? Thanks again for so freely sharing your knowledge. I really admire you and your beautiful work.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm sorry that happened to you. Are you sure it wasn't one of those scam messages? I get those weekly and report/delete them. I don't know how to remedy that. But, I know there's lots of videos here on KZbin that can help.

[@gwentellier7959]

Thank you Betty. I found this to be some really helpful info. I do have trouble interacting on social media. I have started an Instagram account, but I only just put things out there. Do I need to follow everyone that follows me? Sometimes people follow for the wrong reasons.

[@BettyFranksArt]

It's great that you got your IG account set up. I only follow art(ist) that I like. I don't follow everyone who follows me (if I did, I'd be following 130,000 people!). Thank you for watching the video, Gwen!

[@d.o.g-diaryofglenda7506]

thank you so much for clear, honest information about becoming artist.. Really appreciate it! do you have link of recent year (2022)?

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm glad you found the information helpful. Unfortunately, I don't have an updated version of this. Instagram is changing constantly and I feel that there are many others who do a much better job keeping up with the changes and sharing that with others.

[@d.o.g-diaryofglenda7506]

@@BettyFranksArt thank you... yes Instagram is keep on changing... but I'm blessed to found you...

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@d.o.g-diaryofglenda7506 You're sweet!! 🥰

[@JyotsnaRamani]

Excellent info

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad it was helpful, Jo! Thank you for watching!

[@amandafowler8563]

That's really helpful thankyou😄

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're welcome, Amanda! So glad it was helpful!

[@leonylopez4604]

Thank you. Your advice is so important! I type books, not all the time though, however, I want to start selling my art through Instagram or Facebook.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Leony! I'm so happy this information was helpful to you. Wishing you tons of success in your art business!

[@leonylopez4604]

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you, Betty Franks, you are so kind. I am finishing an art course on how to draw people, so I definitely will take the ten top list.

[@ruthgonzalez1991]

Lots of good info. Thanks for sharing. I do have a question. Is it better to promote yourself nationally or internationally? I’m trying to sell on Etsy and have not been successful. Not sure how to market myself. Thanks.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Ruth! I don't specifically focus on either. The internet has a way of brining the whole world together. Focus on sharing what you create and the stories about why you create what you do. People will connect with you, your stories, and your artwork. Wishing you all the best!

[@joannerunyon4005]

I'm an artist's assistant, I'm trying to boost her social media for her studio. I'm thinking that having her separate her IG account into professional and personal accounts, is that a good idea? Also how do you feel about the usage of QR codes? Is it a good idea or inconvenience? Thanks :)

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi JoAnne! I totally recommend separating personal and biz on IG. When folks are following her account because of the art and then she posts a personal picture, the person is going to be confused and may unfollow. I think personal pics can be posted, but in a carousel post as the 2nd or 3rd pic...never the first pic. Sometimes I'll post art and then add pictures that may have inspired that piece. QR codes are great--especially if you're doing live events. I don't think they're necessary for social media or online unless you're trying to quickly get them to a specific page. There's a cost associated with QR code. Most companies have you sign up for a plan that you can pay yearly or monthly and you get X number of QR codes. Once you stop using their service, the QR codes are no longer valid. Something to keep in mind. Wishing you and the artist tons of success!

[@lisakyle8009]

Thanks so much for sharing all of your art process and marketing information - you are incredibly generous. I have watched other videos of yours and listened to your interview with Alyson Stanfield. I think that you said that you do all of your own videoing - and video all of your painting process now. I would like to know more about the the video process. What camera do you use? What editing program do you use? How did you learn how to do that? Is it difficult? Thank you!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Lisa! Thank you for watching my videos and listening to the podcast interview with Alyson! I learned to video tape on my own over the years through trial and error. 😁 This is the camera I use: www.amazon.com/Sony-HDRCX405-Recording-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B00R5LH9HO/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=video+camera&qid=1618262144&sr=8-21 I use Photoshop Elements for Video for my editing software (that was a big learning curve!). I would suggest looking up videos on KZbin on how to do the video taping. There's lots of them out there. Wishing you tons of success!

[@lisakyle8009]

@@BettyFranksArt Thanks so much!!!

[@wilmaspinney9710]

Hi Betty, Do you use the color wheel of Bob Burridge (Bob Blast) for all of your paintings?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great questions. The answer is no. I used his color wheel a couple of times, but quickly found out that I love all color and that his color wheel was too limiting for me. However, that being said, his color wheel is brilliant!

[@zaraar3644]

Thank you so much for sharing 🤗

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SingYourselfWell]

Betty, this may be a silly request, but is there any way that, next time you film yourself painting on a canvas, you might be able to show close-ups of you applying the brush filled with paint to the canvas? It would really help make it very visceral seeing how dry the brush is, and how well, or not well, the paint covers the previous layer. Thank you! 💖 #artistqueries 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love that idea, however, it would require purchasing a second camera or having a studio assistant follow my brush strokes...which would then interfere with my ability to create freely. Thank you for asking!

[@SingYourselfWell]

@@BettyFranksArt yes of course, Betty. Is there a way to zoom in post-edit? I've done this once with the editing program shot-cut. Choose a moment when your hand is unobstructed and just zoom in for a minute? Just a thought. No worries, we love your videos zoomed or unzoomed, haha.

[@roxanemalu]

Thank you so much for all you're sharing Betty, your palette and your work are amazing 🥰 I am a beginner as abstract painter from Belgium and I love your videos 🙏 I have a question for you. Do you know where i could find, here in europe, a paint with same qualities as Nova? They don't ship outside the USA and Canada and I really like the rendering and the opacity of the tones. Have a great day 😊 Roxane

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Roxane! Glad you're enjoying my videos! I'm sorry, I don't know what paints are offered in Europe. If they offer Liquitex or Golden, those are both great paints. Wishing you all the best in finding a paint that you like!

[@micheleholdenart]

Thank you for sharing this information! I am applying some of this already but need to be more social. I have a FB group and would love to know new ways to keep it active and generate $.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! It's great that you have a FB group. I would suggest looking up videos here on how you can keep it active and generate $. Most folks generate dollars by offering courses. I don't have a FB group, so I'm not able to offer you advice from personal experience, but I know there's tons of good advice out there. Wishing you tons of success!

[@sambasaidybah7876]

Hello Betty since the time I started watch your arts video on KZbin, in my life I never do online presentations, and sometimes even artists Exhibition I really want learn more about it

[@BettyFranksArt]

There is so much to learn! Keep on watching videos from others.

[@foltz-art]

Your so cute 😍 💕 love your all your work. ✌🎨🥳😘

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@viktoriastockmal8405]

Hey. I see the Bob Burridge color wheel. So nice to know an artist I like and follow also likes another artist I like and follow. 😀

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Love Bob! I took a 5-day workshop with him a few years ago on the coast in California. It was fabulous!

[@viktoriastockmal8405]

@@BettyFranksArt I would love an in-person workshop with him. So entertaining. And I'm a bit fan of your work, by the way! 😊

[@fireoftheheartgallery]

Hi Betty! Thanks for the great info. I would love to know how you sorted out shipping internationally. I'm not sure where to begin.....

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Becca! Shipping is always a tough one to tackle! After years of experience, I am finally able to estimate shipping within the US pretty easily, but overseas is still a challenge. What I do for my art going overseas is I estimate the size of the box (or tube), the weight, and then using the buyers address, I can enter the information using either FedEx or USPS. The smaller ones on paper (flat, rigid envelope) to via USPS and the larger pieces go via FedEx. Once it's a go with the buyer, I get a FedEx agent online to help walk me through the customs paperwork. There's a lot! Wishing you all the best with shipping!

[@fireoftheheartgallery]

@@BettyFranksArt Hi Betty! That makes total sense. Thanks for sharing. International shipping has been a big question mark for me and I wasn't sure where to start. Now I have a direction. Thanks for the info - I very much appreciate it!

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@fireoftheheartgallery You're welcome, Becca!

[@krc5210]

Hi Betty. Just found you a week ago or so and very happy I did! The videos I've watched of yours are so helpful. I have a question with this topic. How valuable do you find youTube? I am on a couple Social Media platforms but have hesitated using YT because I feel a bit shy and unsure with how much it would help me build an audience for my work. TY for sharing your experiences with us. Just an FYI for others. I tried to find my Instagram analytics, called Insights, and you have to have over 100 followers to see the button. :>)

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Casey! I'm so happy you found me and my art! Being on different platforms, I believe, is important. I love KZbin because it allows me to share what I know (which I love to do!). I was recently removed from IG and now I'm fighting to get back on it. So, being on FB, Pinterest, FB, and having a healthy email list (over 6k) is keeping me moving forward. Yesterday, I released 21 pieces of art on paper that sold out within 1.5 hours. The release of that collection only went to the folks on my email list. So, again, super important to have an email list and be on several platforms. I hope that helps!

[@gregmikulan11]

Hi! I have a quick question. What should I do if I am NOT getting the sales/followers for my art on Instagram? I am getting only approx. 8 or so likes and 8 or so comments(all requests to submit the photo to a gallery) I'm trying to be engaging by asking "What should I name my painting?" I list the lowest price & size of the art piece I use a lot of hash tags and I vary them Thanks for any help, Greg

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Greg, IG has changed a lot since I recorded this video. I would suggest that you look up other videos on YT that are from this year. Honestly, IG seems to be changing monthly. Right now, your best bet is to do reels as much as possible. IG is prioritizing reels over posts (pictures). Wishing you tons of success!

[@shasta6548]

Where should I get a website?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great question! There are so many options out there. I started out on Etsy, then I went to www.artspan.com and then I upgraded to Art Storefronts (where I'm at now). For each of these, I had to setup everything myself, but the support was there. With Art Storefronts, they also give you all the tools to do the marketing with step by step instructions. I hope that helps, Shasta!

[@jonunya3128]

Hello, I post my paintings on Instagram and I do get responses from the public. However, on Facebook I just get responses from "friends" and not the public. Is Facebook even worth posting since my paintings are not selling anything?

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm sorry to hear that, Jo. Do you have a FB business account? If not, you may want to create one. And then, join FB groups using your business account. You'll then be able to invite people to your page (when they like your posts in the groups that you join). It's a great way to build up your following. Wishing you all the best!

[@lindajkenley8831]

What do you think about Artspan?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Linda! I used Artspan for a couple of years before upgrading to Art Storefronts. I really liked it because it was super easy to set up my site and checkout cart. And, I really loved that they offered print on demand services. Made it super easy to get print to my customers (without me doing the fulfillment). Plus, the price was just right when I was starting my business.

[@misc.h.8960]

Betty, who produces your Instagram and Facebook postings.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I do! 😁 It's time-consuming, but necessary.

[@sherrierichard2848]

Anything you would like to update on this topic. Posted 2years ago so what would you add or comment on now? Thanks

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Sherrie! Honestly, IG is changing weekly, so it's almost impossible to keep updating old videos. (I think I'll retire this one!) What I see happening now is not too much different. It's important to use all their methods of posting: single post, carrousel post, stories, and reels. Posts will be seen by more of the folks that follow you, but reels will be seen by more non-followers. It's good to have a combination. I hope that helps!

[@eileengoldenberg270]

Very good info here. I have been working very hard trying to get more followers on IG. I post allot, comment back, explore hashtags, vary my images, tell stories, shoot videos, reels and promote pieces by tagging . I still feel like I am not getting results. Not sure why. I feel very frustrated, and this year has been decidedly insane. I have won awards, been on juries, and usually do between 15-25 shows a year. I watch you tube videos, research and have studied marketing. I am signed up for 4 art festivals this year, ( Sausalito just cancelled...) and I have no idea what to expect. Thanks for you effort in info.. EileenPGoldenberg/Goldenberg Designs. Btw I also create abstract painting, I use encaustic.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Eileen! IG can be so frustrating at times. I always have high and lows in terms of reach, likes, comments, etc. It seems to go in waves (weeks of bad then a couple of weeks of good). I just keep plugging away. Too bad Sausalito was cancelled. With California opening up fully again in June, I would think they would keep the show this year. Wishing you great success at the others!

[@fcruz2012]

Thank you, Betty for this video! It's very kind of you to help other artists to improve their career. I'm learning a lot with you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Fernanda! I was once a beginner and had a hard time finding information to help me in my journey. I'm happy to help!

[@discott141]

So watching the video and it is good but I still need more information on the topic. Increasing your Instagram followers. My followers are my fabulous friends and photographers So is it just changing up your hashtags

[@BettyFranksArt]

I think hashtags are important, but also posting on a regular basis. IG has many different ways that it serves up your images. You'll want to also use as many features as possible: stories, IGTV, reels, IG LIVE. I hope that helps!

[@mayaboban]

Great, thanks a lot!🤍

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@sandrachaloux]

The link to your document on the top 10 things to do on Instagram is broken. Thank you for this video.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you for letting me know, Sandra! I just removed the link. Due to how quickly the platform has progressed to, the tips are no longer relevant but I'm happy to hear that you found my video helpful!

[@yaffabarelkovsky1447]

Please tell me HOW you post on : FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK. I am a real beginner who does not know even the FIRST STEP. So: What is the FIRST step, what is the SECOND step, what is the THIRD STEP and son? Thank you. .

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Yaffa! This video is several years old. IG has changed a lot since I created this video. I would suggest that you find new videos on KZbin on how to post to social media. Wishing you all the best!

[@bonniejohnson4215]

Excellent…thank you!

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad you liked it, Bonnie! Thanks for watching!