Creating Vibrant Abstract Art: My Full Process!

[@susanmason8939]

Thank you Betty, Great video, I love your art and you’re very generous in sharing all your techniques. ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Susan! I appreciate you being here!

[@robinhoward5987]

Experience speaking here...bundles should come with a larger sized white, or at least two 4 oz. whites. It runs out way sooner than the other colors, especially working in this style with bright pretty colors.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for sharing that feedback, Robin!

[@CarolGraves-i1m]

LOVE LOVE LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS Vibrant Abstract on this cradled wood!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Carol! I appreciate your kind words!

[@cristjackie4]

❤️abstract! My fav! You’re the best at it💜

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...thanks so much!! 🥰 I love what I do!

[@paisleypeacock1001]

❤❤❤ Thank you for giving your time and knowledge to the next generation of self taught artists! So many have switched to membership platforms. Much appreciated.🥰

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very welcome! Although I'm contemplating a membership platform, I'll always continue to offer free videos here. Thank you!

[@paisleypeacock1001]

@BettyFranksArt you have given us years of free content, Betty. I honestly can't think of another artist who puts out as much content as you do. ❤️❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you! I love sharing what I have learned over the years! 🥰

[@cathyquilts2609]

Hi, fellow follower here, I’m an intermediate aspiring painter. Highly recommend Nova Color acrylic, esp. Betty’s Bundle. They are a great quality & a good value ounce per ounce compared to Golden, Rembrandt, etc. Betty’s color selection is curated for success without being overwhelming. I recommend buying a quart of titanium white at same time if you buy a bundle. I used up the 4 oz. white jar first before only using 1/4 of any other color. I wish I’d bought the big white jar at same time to save on postage. I really like NovaColor’s screw top lids instead of typical squeeze tubes to easily scrape out every last bit. I cut 3-4 inch strips of cellophane wrap, double into squares, then lay across top of each jar before screwing on the lid. It keeps paint out of the threads of the lid and the paints stay nice and fresh even after painting intermittently during the past year.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much for your honest feedback and tip, Cathy! I'm so glad you're enjoying their paints!

[@CarolTaff-bb9ts]

Thank you for inspiring me and so many others Betty❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're super kind, Carol! I'm happy to share my love for creating!

[@r.k.2823]

Beautiful piece and glad you are back! 💙

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi! Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies You'll find them listed as Stabilo Woodys. Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@tammielamaster]

Just ordered Bettys bundle and a few other colors from Nova Paint last night,so excited to try them ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! I think you're going to love them, Tammie!

[@sharonjohnson4869]

Perfect way to start today ❤. Thank you Betty!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy to be here sharing my art! Thanks for watching, Sharon!

[@nancykahn4125]

Yay…you are back…you are the real deal!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...thanks, Nancy! It's nice to be back!

[@jackieshown7296]

❤ A great video - I learn so much every time I watch you work. Love this piece!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm so glad! Thanks for being here, Jackie!

[@axismundi8]

The rigger brush has long hairs to paint the fine lines of rigging on ships. Thanks for another inspiring video Betty. 🎉🌟

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh, I love using a rigger brush for abstract! That's great learning the history of the brush. Thanks for sharing!

[@kriswashburn274]

It is so good to see you. When I was sick with Covid,in San Francisco, years ago, I discovered you! You have been such an inspiration to me. It was a joy seeing you and your family at Yosemite.😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Kris! Thanks so much for following my art adventures all these years!

[@annemcdonald5602]

This is a wonderful video that was such a pleasure to watch. I finally took the plunge and ordered your Nova bundle! I have learned so much from you over the years and I am excited to experiment with the techniques you have shared. Thank you!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love hearing that, Anne! Thank you for following me all these years. And, I just know you're going to love their paints!

[@cathyquilts2609]

I bit the bullet over a year ago with my first Betty’s Bundle. Great selection & value & so fun to use jars instead of tubes!

[@BettyFranksArt]

@cathyquilts2609 Yay! Love hearing that!

[@barbydoc1]

favorite art supplies

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@ellenrealty305w4]

Ok now I'm at 14:45 and it's so funny to me how many different paintings are underneath the final painting and how many different directions it goes into before finally arriving at its destination! I love the final results!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Each painting goes on a fun journey! Thanks so much for watching, Ellen!

[@juliakuklis7395]

Thank you Betty!! I had so much fun! ❣

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad!

[@kathhicks6439]

I am the same!!! Not a “ tourist“ but love to explore !!! Thank you for sharing!!! ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching, Kath!

[@cristjackie4]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️love your art❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you, Betty☮️

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks! I appreciate your kindness!

[@ibeg4sushi]

Your videos always cheer me up! Thank you for being such a prolific and generous creator, and sharing your beauty with the world. You are needed and appreciated.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...you made my day, Angie! Thank you!!

[@shannonjulianoart]

love it Betty

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Shannon!

[@ilenearena9166]

I absolutely LOVE your style & choice of colors , composition. I've been following you for quite a while. I just want to ask you to please , please do a video where you go slow & exactly show me /us how to paint as you do . After so many attempts I'm still so frustrated . I would so appreciate a slow & steady tutorial where I can paint along with you at a much , much slower place . Thank you 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Ilene! I'm so glad you like my videos. I appreciate you following me for a while now! All my online courses are slow & steady, with exercises and bonus videos. I'm having a huge sale right now for Black Friday. Please use coupon code BF2024 at checkout for 50% off right now. courses.bettyfranksart.com/ The course I would recommend for you would be the Fields of Flowers one. I break everything down during the 5+ hours. Thank you!

[@marilyncarlstead2601]

❤ Thanks for sharing, Betty. This is just beautiful and I love the colors you used.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@blueRosesforme]

Thank you, Betty! Watching you create new abstract art is a delight; they're so beautiful and pleasing to the eyes. I also loved the photos! Receiving tips on color mixing was very useful. 💙💜

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Beth! So glad you liked the video and color mixing tips! Thanks for being here!

[@ellenrealty305w4]

Hi Betty! I'm about 8;40 in and I love how the raw umber gave you those deep colors! Very cool:)

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks, Ellen! It's a great one to harmonize the colors!

[@leeannehull7322]

Love it ! I watch over and over always finding something l missed ,to learn. ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awesome! Thank you, Leeanne!

[@carlawillis1660]

Very lovely.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Carla!

[@morningdewgarden7432]

Just received my Betty's Bundle plus a few favs and gesso. I'm watching your video to get some extra inspiration before I start !

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wohoo! You're going to love them. Thanks so much for ordering!

[@savanahevans9551]

Wonderful painting and a very nice video thank you for sharing it with us

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Savanah! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamelabrowne3684]

You are so generous. Love your art!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@hollymc3]

I love this piece and the process was mesmerizing. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad! Thanks for being here, Holly!

[@stacihartman48]

Beautiful piece, as always💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@carlarijff5177]

❤ loved it and the beautiful pictures too, thanks Betty.🥰

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Carla! Thanks so much for watching!

[@tootiebelle7]

Learn! Thanks Betty, love your art!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to my online course: bettyfranksart.thinkific.com/courses/fields-of-flowers-an-abstract-art-painting-course Hope to see you in the course! 🥰

[@cbisme6414]

Thank you, another beautiful distraction from my chores 😊❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Haha...yes, we all need distractions, right?! Happy to help!

[@bobbisidorenkov5563]

❤ love to watch you paint

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you for watching the entire video!

[@ullaengell2403]

Favorite artsuply.😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@vkeaton]

❤Thank you Betty. xov

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching to the end! I appreciate you being here!

[@leanneward5244]

Thank you for sharing your painting style it’s Beautiful 🥰👍

[@BettyFranksArt]

My pleasure, Leanne! Thank you for being here!

[@LianeIrish]

❤ wonderful ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@AureliaFarinas]

Thank you for the video. Just starting my journey in abstract. Very helpful!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marlenepolski321]

You share so much info about your process thanks!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very welcome, Marlene! Thanks so much for being here!

[@TheElysianPath]

❤ thank you. it was fun watching you create…new subscriber. i love flowers as well

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! Thanks so much for being here! I hope you enjoy all my videos!

[@elizabethunruh4377]

♥ Love this Betty! Thanks!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Elizabeth! I appreciate you sticking around!

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

🥰🥰 thanks

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathbiddle-dutton7069]

@ and learning much 👌

[@susanmillar6554]

Love watching you paint. And yes, I'd love a link to your GUIDE. Thanks, Susan

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@monicamonicawright]

Fabulous! Soo fun to watch your process! Gorgeous piece!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Monica! I appreciate you being here!

[@FevMasterson]

GUIDE, thankyou so much❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@SMessai]

Thank you for this lovely tutorial ❤❤❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@lisaess6514]

I adore fluorescent magenta!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Right?! It's a fun color!

[@ilenearena9166]

Favorite art supplies ... thx Betty

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@nonidavis932]

🥰❤ Love it! TFS

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Noni!!

[@alejandracerda2322]

Thanks for sharing your art. I would love to have the guide ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@millydaisy29]

Join List please and I agree with you that Paris is a magical city full of light and culture. I would love to go back 💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

Right?! It's fun and light and upbeat. Love it! Here's the link to join my email list: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thank you for asking! 💚

[@j9hnck]

You mentioned looking for smooth services to paint on... have you tried Masonite? Also called MDF board. It’s definitely a surface you would enjoy. No texture, nice and smooth and it’s flat, no sides and u can get it at your local hardware store cut in any size you like.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you for that recommendation! Personally, I have fallen in love with Claybord. It's super smooth!

[@Marinaldo2705]

Como sempre a bela expressão, as cores contrastantes, as formas sensuais e insinuantes sem dizer. É um prazer perceber suas soluções construtivas, o modo inspirador e as decisões quase instintivas da sua arte. Emociona por alegria vê-las!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are super kind, Marinaldo! Thank you so much!

[@Marinaldo2705]

A importância de pessoas como você no mundo, trazer beleza e alegria. Só precisamos disso, apenas!

[@gaynelleayers1769]

Favorite art supplies

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@TheLisbethK]

Go for your bright colours - you have worked out your colour palette a long time ago and they are all working beautifully.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks, Libby! Sometimes, I like to break from my usual...but I always end up going back to my love for bright colors!

[@kristinoa]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very welcome! Glad to have you here, Kristin!

[@sambasaidybah7876]

Hi Betty it is long time, I always Download lots of your video, I really like to learn more of you

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them! I'll have more videos soon!

[@betsyparker7991]

Fabulous watching your process and how you evaluate what you are doing. I'm curious if you seal your cradled panels before you gesso them? Thanks for sharing your work!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Betsy! Since the gesso acts as a sealer, I don't add anything else. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kriswashburn274]

I use a wooden sub floor that I get at Lowe’s or Home Depot. It comes in large pieces and I have them cut it to different sizes. I gesso it several times and then paint. It used to be a great price, not sure about now.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great idea! I agree...the prices have gone up for wood.

[@CarolGraves-i1m]

FAVORITE ART SUPPLIES

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@gachong22]

lovely ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!

[@meredith7236]

Pretty ❤❤❤🎉😅

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Meredith!

[@stacihartman48]

What products do you use for fixative and then varnish?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Staci! Here's a link to a video on how I varnish my artwork and the products I use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIekdJqIlsllh80 Hope you find it helpful! 💜

[@6mofro78]

Guide, please. It is soooo interesting to watch you create from blank to finished, awesome!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@zoewhite7705]

I know you don’t want to be touristy and I get it, I’m the same, but if you do go back for a month please go to some of the incredible art galleries! Especially as an artist who loves colour so much.

[@cbisme6414]

I agree, I visited family in London and did visit the Tate and other galleries, and found myself standing just inches from Van Gough, Gauguin, Monet, and other's great artworks. Even now, no longer able to travel, I'm in awe of having seen them so close, every brushstroke, the colours, it's surreal and exciting that I actually saw them up close, the actual paintings, not photos. It's a feeling, excitement and emotion that can't be explained fully. 🎨🖼🦘

[@BettyFranksArt]

Definitely! I just didn't have enough time in the 3 days I was there. We had too many other things we wanted to see. Plus, my daughter is not into art as much as I am.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes, I love visiting galleries, but not when I'm under a time constraint. Plus, my daughter doesn't enjoy them as much as I do. I'll be visiting them the next time I'm there.

[@cbisme6414]

@BettyFranksArt we had our Paris trip booked, and days before she was called back to work, she was upset that I continued on. It was a dream since I was a little girl, and I'm so glad I did go now, I've been back on that 23-hour flight three times since to help after her births and we've never done that trip together. I'm just so glad that I did it, it was a big thing for me to do alone, Paris and down to the south of France and Avognon, beautiful memories I relive often.

[@BettyFranksArt]

It all worked out in the end! So happy for you!

[@lindee234]

Here again Betty. I’m beginning to think the consistency of your paint is important. Nova seems in between the two brands I use here in Australia. Going to have to look to buying your bundle. Please add to list. Not sure at this stage. Love love love.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Marilyn! Nova Color's consistency is between a hi flow and heavy body. To me, it's just right. Here's the link to Betty's Bundle: www.bettyfranksart.com/favorite-nova-color-paints Thank you for asking! 💛

[@emilyyoung5449]

❤ guide

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@jamesp1568]

Thank you for clearly and fully sharing your process; this is very inspiring. I notice that when you are colour mixing, with either the cool or warm palette, that you use white but never black or another dark. Is there a particular reason for this, or just a personal preference? Again, thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi James! I rarely add black or a dark color when I'm mixing my colors. The main reason is because I love bright colors. To keep them bright, I avoid the darker colors that will mute the brights. Thanks so much for watching and asking!

[@morningdewgarden7432]

Where are those upside down squeeze bottles from ? They look convenient !

[@BettyFranksArt]

They're great if you need a lot of paint. Sometimes I squeeze out too much when I'm working small. Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies They're called FIFO. Go to the Amazon link and then to Other Products. Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@carolineburkhart]

S'il vous plait, I would like a class in Paris!! It would be incroyable....and I could practice my fractured high school French. Merci.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! Maybe we can both try to remember our French from high school!! I'll announce any workshops to my email list. Not sure it will happen until 2026. Here's the link to join my list: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thanks, Caroline!!

[@debbieyoung4411]

I love these videos. Have you ever written a book?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Debbie! No, I have not written a book. However, I have a couple of art books with all my art. Here's the link: www.bettyfranksart.com/giftideas Have a fantastic day!

[@marleyungaro]

Join list😁

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to join my email list: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thank you for asking! 💚

[@ivywreden6330]

Heart❤❤❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

I appreciate you staying to the end of the video! Thank you!

[@ullaengell2403]

Fifty ❤ Learng❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for asking about my mini-course, 50 Abstract Art Prompts. Here's the link: courses.bettyfranksart.com/courses/50-art-prompts See you in the course! Here's the link to my online course: bettyfranksart.thinkific.com/courses/fields-of-flowers-an-abstract-art-painting-course Hope to see you in the course! 🥰

[@rebeccahoranfineart]

❤ join list.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to join my email list: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thank you for asking! 💚

[@moniquezepedazepeda111]

Guide. Thank you sommuch

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@dennissimonsen3082]

Learn 25:02

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@dennissimonsen3082 Here's the link for my online course: bettyfranksart.thinkific.com/courses/fields-of-flowers-an-abstract-art-painting-course Thank you for asking! 💗

[@michellehobbs4377]

learn 💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Michelle! Here's the link to my online course: bettyfranksart.thinkific.com/courses/fields-of-flowers-an-abstract-art-painting-course Hope to see you in the course! 🥰

[@morningdewgarden7432]

Do you use a very stiff brush or soft? I noticed you typically load them with paint. My stiff brushes specifically for acrylics don't want to hold a lot of paint . Just wondering.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the thing...most of the time I don't like to overload my brush with paint. Most of my brushes are stiff. I have a hard time working with soft brushes, however, they sometimes come in handy to add a variety of marks. Hope that info helps!

[@patriciabroderick403]

what is the name of your hand cream? love your work thanks for sharing

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Patricia! I use a hand cream from the dollar store. Any hand cream will work. 🥰

[@marlenepolski321]

If you teach in Paris plssss let us know asap! I have been and adore Paris ,,,,,, and France for that matter!! A month there sounds amazing

[@BettyFranksArt]

Right?! Doesn't a month sound wonderful! I'll announce any workshops to my email list. Not sure it will happen until 2026. Here's the link to join my list: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thanks, Marlene!

[@heatherusher734]

💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love that you stuck around to the end! Thank you so much!

[@deb4336]

Loved this piece 🩷 thank you! i enjoy Ampersand Gessoboard…a lot. It’s smooth and I think acrylics look great on it.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Deb! I tried the gessobord and the Claybord. I LOVE the Claybord! Super smooth!

[@barbydoc1]

add to list

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to join my email list: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thank you for asking! 💚

[@rosiepisatcky7877]

Guide thank you

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@lindatoews5265]

I think you did three paintings! What I got from watching was you keep going until it feels right to you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes...exactly! As artists, we gotta create (and stop) from our hearts. I'm often told I should stop earlier, but that just doesn't work for me. I keep going until I'm super happy with the piece!

[@celiawofford3357]

❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching to the end! I appreciate you being here!

[@marygartner9864]

❤❤❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching to the end! I appreciate you being here!

[@maryannegillooly]

❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate you staying with me to the end of the video!

[@ivywreden6330]

How about Masonite boards to paint on then you can gesso them

[@ivywreden6330]

You can cut a sheet to any size you need.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I considered those, Ivy, but didn't want the added burden of cutting them up. I prefer them to be already cut and ready to use. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@EivorWalsøe]

Join list😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to join my email list: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up Thank you for asking! 💚

[@michellebaldwin3040]

Would you please tell me how to order the prompts. Thank you.

[@michellebaldwin3040]

Is this a PDF?

[@debterry1007]

💖 Great seeing your process.... so many times i would have stopped and loved the results...lol i'm sure you hear that alot...Everywhere i go today i see where people are devastated at the results of the election... I wish they were more upset that Harris and Trump were our options... thats the sad part.. Hugs! deb

[@blackpoppymagazine]

We are utterly devastated and don't even live in America!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Deb! Thanks so much for watching the video! Yes, I often get comments about stopping sooner. But I need to keep on going until I'm happy with it. Have a fantastic day!

[@runningwarrior5468]

❤Guide❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/how-to-find-your-style I hope it helps you in your art journey! 🩵

[@heatherusher734]

Fave rat Art supplies

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thanks for asking! 🩷

[@user-fd5bs1yy2o]

Where do you buy your woodies. Does it go by another name?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi! Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies You'll find them under the name of Stabilo Woody. Thanks for asking! 🩷