Exploring Abstract Art: Ditching the Brush for Creative Marks | Acrylic Painting | Mixed Media

[@lauramullen4702]

Thank you so so much for your guidance and sharing your experiences of creating beautiful inspired art! You are a wonderful teacher. I am a long time hobby artist (almost 73!) and I truly enjoy learning the various ways and methods you use in your creative process.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you for your kind words, Laura! I'm so glad to hear that you're still creative at such a young age!! Enjoy!

[@barbararios1779]

Textured placemats are probably easier to find than textured wallpaper now.

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@barbararios1779 Oh, thanks for sharing that! 🥰

[@ajerniganable]

I love your videos, Betty! I like using the end of empty toilet paper rolls dipped in paint to put circles on my page, and I love scraping in wet paint with plastic forks and knives. It's fun to see how much conversation this video generated! Thanks for your generosity with your process. I am always inspired.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great ideas! Love it!

[@rowenarobinson9641]

You can find different textures on paper towels. I love your videos, Betty. So inspiring and helpful. Thank you 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them!

[@Catefn]

I’ve gathered a lot of mark making ideas over the years and thank you for more!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Fantastic! Glad I can add to your list!

[@rockfordmel]

Show some photos of implementation! I need some inspo 🙏

[@jeanhernandez5561]

Love.....Your joyful art!!💗💗💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe..thanks so much, Jean!

[@sarahnorris2185]

I've used lace as stencil, store bought stencils, bubble wrap, sea sponges, regular sponges. Lot's of things! Loved this!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Those are all excellent ideas, Sara! Thanks for sharing!

[@annrubino6252]

Thank you Betty, for this reminder to still "play" with our materials. This will make for a happier experience when beginning a piece, to experiment once again and create marks in the background that inform the later layers. So much to experience in an art practice and you make it happen.

[@BettyFranksArt]

So true! Yes, we need to always remember to play, explore, and above all, have fun!

[@JulieToye-gy6ij]

Congratulations on reaching 80k!💖💖🤗☺️ well deserved! 🎉

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Julie!! It's been fun getting here!

[@sonia372]

Spattering paint with a toothbrush, printing patterns with handmade fun foam stamps, dragging a feather through paint - just some other ideas. Thank you for you for your colourful videos.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Fantastic ideas! Thanks so much for sharing, Sonia!

[@faithwelsh3362]

Really fun... love to play with different ways of mark making. Thanks Betty... you are just awesome!!!🥰

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Faith! Thank you for your kindness!

[@thompson_jules0]

Lots of inspired ideas❤️ Thank you for sharing Betty🙏🏼 I’ve been saving any packaging that has interesting textures for my mixed media experiments and making stamps by cutting shapes out of craft foam and then sticking them onto cardboard from old boxes………having fun and recycling😊🎨

[@BettyFranksArt]

Love, love! Such great ideas!

[@LMAbstractArt]

Love these tips! Just what I was looking for🥰. Thank you for sharing them with us💜

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad! They're fun! Enjoy creating!

[@LauraMorton-pj4vu]

I liked the random shapes out of wax paper. Have not use that one, but will try it now. I like to borrow the kids Legos. They make great little circles and marks, another favorite of mine is a hair pick from the dollar store, or a dollar store hairbrush make great marks. Thanks a lot for tickling my imagination again I’m inspired.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Love those ideas Have fun trying the wax paper one! Thanks so much for watching, Laura!

[@betsyratzsch385]

Thanks Betty. I love your videos. You are so generous. I create textured papers like your wall paper using glue to create the design. Let dry then use the way you did the wall paper. Thanks again.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh! I love that idea! So cool! Thanks for sharing, Betsy!

[@monicas7615]

Really great tips! Thank you for sharing them ! ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for being here, Monica!

[@melaniehenson8628]

Great video...will give all of those a try. I love using bubble wrap from packaging to stamp onto the paper. Even the paper bubble wrap works well.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great tip! Love bubble wrap for that reason, too!

[@BarbaraMargolis-i3x]

I am saying how much I apply what you demonstrated to kids when I teach! I love your demos, as a teacher I like to include the elements of design and a bit of art history.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh, got it now! Thank you for sharing with your students!

[@1982MsCara]

Bubble wrap is one of my favorites

[@BettyFranksArt]

Right?! So fun! Thanks for watching!

[@lidanaude8022]

Thank you for sharing! I love the interesting marks you made!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

[@theaworthington1830]

Here in the UK I've bought textured wallpaper samples from ebay. Think I paid around £2 for A4 size sample. Big selection of patterns.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh, wow! I had no idea you can do that! So cool!

[@pamelajohansen882]

Bravo Betty you never disapoint

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much!

[@emilyhull-parsons7068]

Can't wait to go look through the recycle bin for new ideas!! thanks.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Love how you're thinking!!

[@susanjensen9735]

This video was awesome, thank you so much…just what I needed…Betty you are so inspiring 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

So glad! Thank you for watching, Susan! Have fun creating!

[@nancyadams8703]

Loved these tips Betty! Thank you. Always an inspiration.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Nancy! Thank you for being here!

[@maryesneault1557]

Betty you’re an inspiration! And your beautiful painting ‘Winter Jewels’ gives me such joy each morning! This tutorial is great. Sometimes the simple things can be just the right touch. Adele S does these things too. Thankyou ❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Mary! I'm so glad you're enjoying "Winter Jewels". That one is very special to me! Glad you liked this video. I agree...the simple things are so fun. And, Adele is fantastic. It was so fun having dinner with her when she was in the SF Bay Area last year.

[@KarenNunley-bf7kh]

Thank you for sharing. I do use stencils from waxed paper or Mylar. Also have used foam sheets from the art store and used a ballpoint pen to incise a pattern like lines and then print from that. I will look for a fine tip applicator. I appreciate your videos ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

That's a great idea! So many different ways to be creative. Love it!

[@sambasaidybah7876]

I will love to Download more of your painting videos, abstract painting is my fevouriti

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy to hear that!

[@debrastevens9842]

Love your process, Betty. Corrugated cardboard is a staple for me and so versatile. ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Right?! And so inexpensive to use!

[@nitafaught-JoyfulheART-]

Thank you, Betty! Great ideas as always!💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Nita! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@glorialewis6741]

i was cutting pieces of a cardboard box to get the grooves while watching this. Thanks!

[@BettyFranksArt]

That is awesome! Love it, Gloria!

[@MsHumanist1]

Thank you for the creative marks ideas. I have a whole box of 6x6 wax papers I got by accident when I was trying to buy the big sheets.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're going to have fun with those sheets of wax paper!

[@monicacameron8413]

What great ideas, I'll try them on my artwork. We have used wallpaper to print backgrounds for abstract still lifes, it gives great texture. Thanks Betty.

[@BettyFranksArt]

So cool that you have used wallpaper in the past! Yay! Thanks for being here, Monica!

[@gosiar910]

Bubble wrap folie could works here, the top of the markets to make circles as well.I am a collage maker and would like to try with this kind of art - I dream about it😊Thank you for your lovely videos❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes, bubble wrap is great to use, too! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!

[@ColleensDreams]

Congratulations on your 80 k❤❤❤❤ loved the video ❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

So cool, right?! I'm excited to be reaching more creative folks! Thank you, Colleen!

[@LindaBilodeau-x3c]

Thank you Betty! Very helpful! 😄

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Linda! Thanks so much for being here!

[@littledebmeyer]

Have you tried making a pattern with hot glue on cardboard? As I was watching this video I thought maybe that would make a cool stamp. You've definitely inspired me!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love that idea and totally forgot about it. I have done that in the past. So fun!

[@BarbaraMargolis-i3x]

So much to do with kids, and teach about line & mark making, color, shapes & the history of mark making!!!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I don't understand your comment. Are you saying that I should be teaching kids and talking about the history or mark making?

[@magnoliabird]

Thank you for your help😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@quiananakia]

Im learning so much from you ...i purchased your bundle from nova colors and i love it!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! Super happy you love your paints!!

[@Flaffy79]

Thanks Betty, that’s so interesting, will definitely try some of these, great to add interest to layers xx

[@BettyFranksArt]

Have fun! Thanks so much for being here!

[@cheryljensen8766]

I’m going to emboss some papers and give texture paste and stencils a go see what I can discover 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

That sounds like fun, Cheryl!

[@valerieb8006]

Wonderful options for making markes! Great advice as well Betty. Thanks very much!...subscribed🙋🌷🌿

[@BettyFranksArt]

Welcome to my channel and my art, Valerie! Happy to have you here!

[@susannelink4352]

I love your work 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@JanH-qj5ej]

Love your weekly videos! These mark making ideas are great! I’ve found cool things at thrift stores.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great idea! Thrift stores are a great place to get stuff for cheap!

[@deboracrrosby]

You are such an inspiration Betty. Thankyou!

[@BettyFranksArt]

That's so kind of you! I appreciate it!

[@Virgograce]

You deserve every single follower!!❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very kind, Le Anne!

[@RoxanaRosenberg]

Thank you Betty! The bubblewrap is algo fantástico for marina shapes

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! I have used that in the past. Super fun!

[@erikaebel4885]

Thank you for sharing your tips💕💕💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Erika! Thanks for watching!

[@memrs4us]

I have a drawer full of mark making items such as wire brushes, corrugated cardboard, toy car wheels, forks, mason jar rings, and more!

[@BettyFranksArt]

All fantastic for making marks!

[@joycohen938]

Finally found a purpose for my hoarding tendencies ! 😂

[@dianecharest8365]

Thank you Betty. I just picked up a couple things. A placemat with cutout design, and a sink mat with circles and if flipped over you can put paint on and transfer lines.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Ooooo....cool ideas! Have fun exploring, Diane!

[@rikyvandeursen4911]

Great video, I am going to use these marks in my art! ❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! Have fun creating!

[@kathyvanlaer9718]

So much new ideas….love it. Hallo from Belgium

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them!

[@DonnaBryant-ho5fs]

Absolutely love this video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you, Donna!

[@BeckyLindner-cm3ez]

Love these great tips! I think it is sometimes easy to overlook using simple items for mark making.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Totally agree, Becky! We think we need all the fancy stuff at the store. We just need to look around and think outside the box. Thanks so much for watching!

[@susanrogers3354]

The support, Bristol paper? Fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Susan! Yes, I'm using Bristol paper. My fav!

[@maryellencalhoun5777]

Thanks for this. I can’t wait to try them!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! Have fun!

[@myriamelaurent5753]

Bonjour excellent joli. 🤩😍.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks! I appreciate you being here, Myriame!

[@christineweller4636]

Thanks Betty, I loved your demo!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Christine! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hansbaugh630]

Great ideas Betty.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks! I've loved using them!

[@rockfordmel]

I picked up a ton of wallpaper sample books from my local paint store. They were happy to give them away. All you do is ask!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great to know! Lucky you!!

[@freedomvassigh3998]

One of your best Betty. Thank you❤❤❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@rosesoto8969]

Thank you Betty! So inspiring

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching, Rose!!

[@ythelloo]

Very cool! Thank you!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for being here!

[@dianecourtney2724]

Fabulous ideas ! Thank you so much Betty ✌🏼

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed it, Diane! Thanks for being here!

[@anaangel5434]

Thanks, Betty Dear.🎨💖🥳💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

I soooo enjoy your videos, Betty. Really inspiring! I am actually holding my first (paid) mixed media workshop next week and will have to add some waxed paper to the huge pool of materials/ideas! Thank you.❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

That's fantastic, Eileen! Have fun teaching (and creating!)!

[@mariethaschoeman728]

Great ideas!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching, Marie!

[@anneliejansevanrensburg3380]

Thanks, that looks great!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@gracielagates3639]

Todos tus trabajos son maravillosos !!. Saludos desde Buenos Aires ARGENTINA 🇦🇷!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Graciela! Greeting from sunny California!

[@Mel-MelMel-Mel]

I love these ideas!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them!

[@alatsaf]

Genius!! thank you 🤩🤩🤩

[@BettyFranksArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@catherinebosk9925]

wonderful --really explains mark making --Helps me organize my approach Thanks

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun creating!

[@uricapetric5221]

Oduševljena sam sa vašim radovima.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!

[@JoJo-Chris]

Great tips, thank you 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HammyMamma]

Bubble wrap!!! 👍🏻

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Fantastic!

[@marleneswart8182]

Absolutely amazing

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you kindly, Marlene!

[@angelagutknecht3700]

What about tearing the edge off a piece of paper, at least card, stock or cardboard creating a deco edge and doing a dry brush technique

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Love that idea, Antela!

[@DeanneTanner]

I love your art and ideas. What is the bottle of paint that you added color to to make marks with?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Deanne! I've had mine for well over 10 years. Here's a link. You can get them in craft/art stores or online: www.michaels.com/product/rec-10ml-metal-tip-btl-4pk-10656332?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Papercraft_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514199885_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10656332&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8diwBhAbEiwA7i_sJS1TJ_GPi5YuGYddxG6cGdu2M0a1fqH2dD9YSowSLw48WSHGgB0DFRoCbJAQAvD_BwE

[@Natasha-u6s]

Great video thankyou - can you tell me why you use wax paper instead of normal paper?

[@BettyFranksArt]

I used wax paper because I had it on hand. You can do the same with regular paper or construction paper. I like the it's kind of see-through so that I can see where I'm placing it. Thanks so much for watching!

[@fcruz2012]

Thank you! ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccajenness]

Nice tips😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@susanmcgillivray3182]

I am going to try buying some textured fabric and coat it with gesso to make it like wallpaper

[@BettyFranksArt]

Cool! Sounds like a fun project!

[@guizachristiane4824]

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[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@melissaeller7029]

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[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@donnatetreault5040]

Hi Betty. Would you consider your abstract art intuitive art? Thanks. Donna

[@BettyFranksArt]

HI Donna! Great question! I had to google the definition of intuitive art and this is what I got: Intuitive art is a creative process that involves expressing your emotions and instincts through art, rather than using formal training or external influences. It's a way to make art without overthinking it, and to focus on the process rather than the final result. Based on that, it's hard to say. I express my love for nature and fields of flowers through my art (my emotions). However, it's not abstract art based only on emotions because I'm expressing my love for flowers. I like what the definition says about making art without overthinking it and to focus on a process. I feel like I do that. So.....I guess my art is intuitive. 🥰 Long answer. Thank you for asking!!

[@donnatetreault5040]

@ Thank you - I often create influenced by nature as well when I’m painting flours (more figurative) and interpretations of the ocean waves but I really lose myself when I’m just layering and letting go. Again thanks so much for taking the time to answer me. Donna

[@BettyFranksArt]

@donnatetreault5040 🫶🩷🫶

[@marleneswart8182]

How do you do to keep the acrylic paint wet ? I find it dries very quickly. I am new to Mixed Media.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I usually don't have an issue with the paint drying out. That's probably because I live in a climate that isn't very dry and I tend to only put out the amount I'll be using and I work fast. Here's a video I found on how to make a wet palette: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3vZqnlplJZ_i8U I hope that helps!

[@muzeyyenata5199]

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[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolsteiner941]

I have pulled pieces out of my sons erector set to sort of stencil shapes on

[@BettyFranksArt]

Cool idea!!

[@zinkadu]

Wax paper equivalent for people not living in the US?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Good question! I live in the US, so I don't know what it would be called elsewhere. I googled this: Waxed paper (also wax paper, waxpaper, or paraffin paper) is paper that has been made moisture-proof and grease-proof through the application of wax. Not sure if that is helpful. I also found this: Use wax paper to line dishes that aren't going in the oven. Wax paper's best use is lining countertops and tables before rolling out pie crusts or kneading bread, to prevent a mess. Wax paper can also be used to wrap food for cold storage or even line a pan for making something like fudge.

[@joycohen938]

Can you try baking paper? That’s what we have in Oz

[@cleot151]

Experiment!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! A great way to learn!

[@rodneysmith8565]

You use a brush in the first example in a video with ditching the brush in the title, lol. you could have easily performed the first one with your fingers. Also, it's Stampendous as in Stupendous. And here we are with brush use in the 4th example where you could have easily used your finger. I gotta unsub. I may or may not feel bad later for pointing out the obvious.

[@BettyFranksArt]

No hard feelings! Wishing you all the best!

[@rodneysmith8565]

@@BettyFranksArt I didnt unsub

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@rodneysmith8565 Cool!