How to Create a Colorful Abstract Field of Flowers | Betty Franks Art | Abstract Expressionism

[@BettyFranksArt]

⬇⬇ MORE INFO & LINKS BELOW ⬇⬇ Thank you for stopping by! In this video, I'm creating on an 8x8" cradled wood panel. My work is inspired by my love for fields of flowers. You'll see me create it from start to finish. There's no music, however, you'll hear me talk through a lot of my process and discuss products/tools that I'm using. 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: www.bettyfranksart.com/favorite-nova-color-paints Purchase my recorded workshop here: www.bettyfranksart.com/online-workshops Gallery representation: JCO's Art Haus www.jcosplace.com/artist-franks Sign up for my email list here: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up

[@JackieOdonnel]

Just FYI that your gallery representation (JCO's) link is wrong. This is the correct link: jcosplace.com/collections/betty-krause-new (they have you under Betty Krause)

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@JackieOdonnel Thanks, Jackie! They have a new website and I'm waiting to get the link(s) that I can use. They'll still have one with my old name in it so that folks can find me. Thank you again!

[@claudettelachartre9691]

Bonjour combien coûte ce format s il vous plaît. Félicitations

[@morningdewgarden7432]

I can't stop admiring your colour choices and your ability to mix the perfect colour as you paint! To me, that's hard to do. Maybe because I have only been painting seriously for a short time....

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!

[@nelsonartmnelsonartn908]

Good Morning Betty, I’m only up because my darn dog needed to pee. Bless her little cotton socks. I’ve watched you create these fabulous paintings that truly speak to me. Your work and processes are fantastic . Thank you for info on paint, and the whats and whys of the art world. Thank you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I was up super early this morning, too, and walked to the grocery store to pick up a few items. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for watching!

[@WilhelminaAnna]

I always watch KZbin or listen to an audio book when I do my art. Thanks for putting the reason why in to words. I have struggled with explaining why to others.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're welcome, Anna! Glad it was helpful to you!

[@tammielamaster]

LOVE the texture on this one ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

Omg Betty. You are amazing. I absolutely adore you. Thumbs up!!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Amy! You're super sweet!

[@lauravincenti1663]

I watched painting on wood panels last night. Excited to get to my studio this morning to prep four wooden panels I just brought. Your tutorials are a breath of fresh air. Thanking you…Decided to start to work smaller while being president/manger of gallery/studios. With interruption and responsibilities working large right now is too frustrating. Love how lose you work. Your understanding of values and colors is beautiful to behold. Thank You again for sharing your knowledge it is inspiring my creative spirit!🌼💖🌼

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm excited for you, Laura! I bet you're going to have lots of fun with the 4 wood panels. It's such a great substrate to work on. Enjoy! And, thank you so much for watching my video!

[@SC4RArt]

Amazing thanks for sharing! Wonderful art! Stay safe! 💗😍💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@rayemartineau8644]

You are so giving sharing all of your favorites with your subscribers

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy to share! Thanks, Raye!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy to do that, Raye! Thanks!

[@jilliantoombs6975]

What a joy watching this was! I can hardly believe how openly and candidly you shared your process on this one with the world. It's so inspiring, thank you Betty! I think I'll head to the studio and listen to the video while I'm working-give diverting that left brain to free up the right brain strategy a try. :)

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love that idea, Jillian! I hope it works out well for you and you enjoy your creative process!

[@mpp8207]

Generous artwork like you ! Thank you very much for sharing 💝🙏🏻

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you kindly!

[@calitucker8217]

Hi, Betty! I work at an arts workshop for adults with intellectual disabilities, and we just started using your video tutorials as inspiration for some abstract pieces. Thank you for these videos!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

That's so cool! Thank you for using my videos for inspiration!

[@judithcarr2270]

Watching you paint inspires me so much. You are a great teacher and so generous with all your techniques. Thank you for all you share with us :-))

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Judith! I appreciate you kindness!

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

I like Nova paints and getting ready to order some more

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! I hope you'll consider using my link: www.bettyfranksart.com/favorite-nova-color-paints

[@boweryboy07]

That first layer of black and yellow and green and blue was just lovely.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@SingYourselfWell]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! Thank you Betty! So happy to see you create, especially in this looser style again! Yay! So true, our art goes through all kinds of transformation. Why wouldn't it? We do! Love you! 💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Ulrike! You're so sweet!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

I love watching you work! Your approach to creating really speaks to me and your bright bold colors are so much fun! Thank you for sharing your process with us ❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome, Gabrielle! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video!

[@leahfaketty9486]

One of my favorites for sure. Love the small size.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Leah! It's a fun size!

[@elisaamari9262]

Yes, I agree, talking to someone or listening to an audiobook or podcast really helps me when I’m creating.

[@BettyFranksArt]

We're both on the same page! Thank you for sharing, Elisa!

[@marinabourgou378]

Beautiful!!! Thanks! Από την Ελλάδα με αγαπη❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks!

[@betsyratzsch385]

Really enjoyed watching you build up the layers. I kept wanting some lavender in it . :) Guess I better get into the studio! Thanks!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Time for you to create one with lavender! Thanks for watching, Betsy!

[@melanehall4313]

It’s ridiculous how excited I get when you add a new painting video! 😃 I adore your colorful art! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm happy it makes you ridiculously excited!! Thanks so much for sharing that, Melane!!

[@melanehall4313]

@@BettyFranksArt 😂

[@bonnieonstott9300]

love, love, love

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you kindly, Bonnie!

[@deborahpaulin5272]

I'm watching you on my phone, but, honestly, this is about the fifth time I've thought your finished work looks three dimensional. I am appreciating abstract art for the first time after following you.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love hearing that, Deborah! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@leanneward5244]

So pretty 😊👍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you! 😊

[@lou-anncouch3147]

This is really a treat because this is my painting!!! It's so cool to see how you built up my eight inch piece of joy!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Lou-Ann! Glad you liked the video of your painting! Thank you again!

[@boweryboy07]

How fun!!

[@GretchenlKlein]

No body does it better! Love this!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much! You're super kind!

[@SammiJarrad]

I made one today. Took some blues, white and black.. did some mark making. It was so fun. Thanks for being a cool inspiration! 💜

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awesome! Sounds like a fun day for you, Sammi!

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

I’m practicing on two canvases now due to your lovely videos.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@DrJones-nh4my]

Beautiful color scheme. You’re so intuitive in your painting. 💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much! I really enjoy the painting process!

[@Tcatredmond]

When you showed a close up I was like 😍 🤩🙀 so beautiful!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awesome! Glad you liked the closeup shots!

[@nitawray1125]

Beautiful striking painting! I love Watching you paint. I like the colors so much. Your stories are A nice way to get to know you. I got a magazine with you at Amazon. Muscadine, I think! It’s great to read and I’ve started sketching making happy mistakes but I enjoy my woodies and Stabilo grease pencils. I have so much to do. I overwhe

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Nita! I'm not sure what magazine that is. I don't know if I'm in any magazines. 😁

[@cindy_Bottoms]

Loved this video and watching you make this lovely piece. I placed my first order of Nova Color paints. I love how pigmented they are and that I don't need to use so much paint. I have found that I mix a lot more and love the colors that I can make.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awesome! I totally agree--lots of pigment so that you don't have to use as much. So happy you're enjoying your new paints, Cindy!

[@sheiladiaz9530]

Stunning! My favorite so far. If that’s possible… 😊 All are so pretty.

[@BettyFranksArt]

It's possible! I often say that until I create another one! 😍 Thank you, Sheila!

[@skullingtonfly]

Love all your additions at the end 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! That part is always fun! Thanks, Sylvia!

[@ibeemeubeeu]

So magical watching you paint!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheGramcracker08]

Always a joy to watch your creations and methodology.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Cool! Thanks so much for watching, Jan!

[@LALew850]

Thanks Betty! It’s beautiful!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm glad you like it! Thank so much for watching!

[@SingYourselfWell]

Betty, to not get out of the frame with your painting, you could put a small piece of masking tape onto your plastic for orientation, especially at the bottom edge. 💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great idea! And I've tried that, but I get so caught up in creating that I don't pay attention to the line!

[@kanamichelle7404]

I love the idea of left brain/ right brain and silencing the inner critic! Beautiful painting. I just found your channel. So glad I did.😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Welcome! I'm glad you found me, too, Kana!

[@rikyvandeursen4911]

Love this video, I always love to see you creating beautiful colorful art. And I am certainly going to try painting on cradled wood panels 💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

Cool! Glad to hear that you'll be giving it a try, Riky! Have fun!

[@denisebarmak3559]

Thank you, Betty. This video is a delight to watch and full of really helpful information. I can’t wait to try Nova paints and cradled wood panels.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Let me know what you think of their paints! Thanks so much for watching!

[@shirleykamala1797]

Thanks!!..😊😊I love your art.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Sweet! Thanks so much for watching, Shirley!

[@georginaandreou5445]

Lov these colours happy colours Betty thank u ☺️

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you liked it, Georgina! Thanks!

[@AliseL22]

Gorgeous Betty and cannot thank you enough for sharing your supplies with us 🤗

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@erikaebel4885]

How beautiful!♡Love it ♡

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching, Erika!

[@animalawarenessarambol3990]

Very beautiful ~ Thank you for sharing

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you very much!

[@judithgillam5074]

Oh - colour , beautiful colour.... Thank you Betty . Kind regards - Judi - Ausyralia

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Judi! I appreciate you watching from the other side of the world!

[@trudyjansen2229]

First time I watched your video and found it very interesting! Loved the result. Will watch you again!

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@carlareis4744]

Love your creations!💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Carla!

[@paisleypeacock1001]

Betty, I think this is my favorite of all of your beautiful pieces. Gorgeous colors and composition. ❤❤❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks! Glad you like it!

[@kimbazzani5651]

Pretty colors beautiful as always

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Kim!

[@christineannette7482]

Hi Betty, I really enjoy listening to you while I paint. Also am Nova paint fan too and use them almost exclusively. Same thing. Really frees me to create so as to not preserve the precious few Goldens. Buy some things by the gallon. Thank you for being so generous and accessible with your experience. You seem like a genuinely good person. I like the suggestion to paint by words.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! So glad you connected with some of the things I talked about in this video. And, great to have another person in the Nova fan club! Thanks so much for watching, Christine!

[@carolcosta6740]

Hi, Betty...Michael's has the cradles wood panels...I love your work!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wohooo! Glad they're carrying them! I haven't even looked since I still have many in my inventory!

[@BarbaraTristan444]

Beautiful! 💕 💗🤗💗

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Barbara!

[@josephineprain5135]

love your WORK BETTY/ I also like to paint with a podcast on! yes it allows me to stay in FLOW!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm right there with ya!

[@joycemccullough7856]

I love this one. The palette is so yummy!!!😍💙💚💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

It really is! I loved creating it! Thanks, Joyce!

[@sheilalittlejohns2851]

Just so love watching you ,now I must get myself going .

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad to see that the video got you motivated, Sheila! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sharonhinds4808]

Really enjoyed the process and all your tips; especially engaging the brain to keep those critical voices quiet. Thanks so much for All your videos!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're welcome, Sharon! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

So bright and beautiful!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks, Barbara! It's definitely happy art!

[@CanvasyvibesArt]

Beautiful colors!! Turned out so pretty!😍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@ALEX736973]

Beautiful painting... thanks for sharing your passion and love of painting. ciao ;-)

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you very much, Alessandro! I appreciate you watching!

[@SarahSmith-uu9er]

Such incredible information! Thank you!!🌸

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@joyceford9805]

Thanks Betty! I really enjoyed listening to your thoughts as you painted. Very instructive and real.I usually listen to the very same cd called "Northwoods", which is instrumentalists easy listening with the sounds of nature like birds, waterfalls, etc.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! Sounds like a lovely CD to listen to while creating!

[@JackieOdonnel]

Thanks for the tip regarding Nova Color. Just placed an order for several 4 oz. jars. I'm looking forward to trying them out. Happy that I did not spend an arm and a leg! I also really enjoyed your video. I get a lot out of watching you. So appreciate your talent, your tips, your explanations, and your style. Keep it up!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! Let me know how you like your new paints, Jackie! And, thank you for your kind words!

[@suzisale]

Really great

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Suzi!

[@kshitijraut607]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrPfHmljKymbZY

[@kellycodelle4872]

Great way to truly color swatch!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching, Kelly!

[@sarahkittelson622]

Beautiful work Betty! I love your tip about listening to spoken words....I'm going to try it, because I often get too caught up in my head, and its really holding me back. Excellent tip! Thanks for the awesome inspiring video! : )

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Glad you found that tip helpful. I hope it works for you!

[@vlund3305]

Love this one. So pretty.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@magdastar2249]

Thank you so much for sharing your process so generously. 🙏 My concern is always putting on hangers lol. Maybe you could show how you place them on the cradled wood panels. Thank you. ❤💐👍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great idea! I'll add that to my list!

[@magdastar2249]

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you 😊

[@carolynavalos5415]

Thank you so much for another really interesting video. I really enjoy watching you paint and, hopefully, I can absorb some of it intuitively so it will come forth in my own artwork. You are such an inspiration!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're super kind, Carolyn! Thank you so much!

[@kiaraljo]

Hey Betty, huge fan of your works ❤️ if I may, could i request you to make more such vedios where you work on smaller canvases like this wooden panel, or even paper, or concertina books , because when you show work on small scale it's much less intimidating and much more easier to follow, especially for someone like me. I hope I'm not asking for too much ☺️. Please have a happy and beautiful day just like your artworks ❤️❤️❤️ You are truly inspiring!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hello Sunshine! I'll be making more in the future. Right now, I'm preparing for my first solo show that opens at the beginning of May. All my focus is on that. Thank you for asking!

[@kiaraljo]

@@BettyFranksArt Oh all the very best for your solo show!! ❤️ Looking forward to seeing what you create for the show. Also, i shall wait for your future vedios. Thank you so much for responding. Good day.

[@artgeometrix6346]

Really wonderful. So creative.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much!

[@AngelDebstar316]

I love this!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Rosie!

[@gillmolony6781]

Another beautiful artworkxxx

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Gill!

[@christinelefkowitz6851]

I am definitely going to try the podcast or audio book.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! I hope it helps with your creative process!

[@sonyrandazzo]

Love your style!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!!

[@tamikawilliams184]

Thanks for showing us your process! Beautiful painting! I’m wondering if at the end of your videos, would you mind showing the colors used to create the work? They’re always gorgeous and I usually am not able to read the names of them. Thanks again!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Tamika! I show the colors at the beginning. You can always stop the video to write down the names of the colors. Thanks so much for watching!

[@texaspqueen]

I love watching you paint. Your method is fascinating and inspirational. I'm motivated by all your videos and love it when you post a new one. Do you like a plastic pallet knife or a metal one? I was thinking the metal oneS were like flexible.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Candace! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! I use both plastic and metal pallet knives. I don't have a preference--probably because I don't use them all that much. Thank you so much for watching!

[@LoveandSoul7]

Love your art, so fun! :)

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@yvonnesart]

YES!! I find listening to Don and Wendy Francisco's music or Elevation and Maverick City songs which I have on CD's has always loosened me up and launched me into great painting sessions! Also, sermons from Elevation church1-altho I must keep a notepad handy to jot down things that come to me as well.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Those are great ideas for staying loose! Thanks for sharing, Yvonne!

[@wilhat]

Hi love it .

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching, Andrew!

[@artfervorpaintings]

❤️❤️❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

I appreciate you watching!

[@MariahFineArts]

Linda pintura 👏😉

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!

[@lindysmith378]

Thanks for explaining why you listen to audio books when you’re painting.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Absolutely! Happy to share what works for me! Thanks, Lindy!

[@BigMoepar]

Yep, when I'm creating, I have to have something on. I usually don't care if its music or spoken. I have tinnitus, & I need to have something to help keep the ringing in the ears from being overbearing when I'm painting. And I really had to chuckle. At one point I kept thinking 'needs more green" & at another 'needs splatter', and whaddya know, you did just that!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Haha...I love that we were thinking the same! Sorry about your tinnitus. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you. It's good that listening to something helps distract you from the ringing.

[@BigMoepar]

@@BettyFranksArt we all learn to adapt. Sometimes its just a longer process to find out what you need to do to figure out how to manage something like tinnitus. Took a while to get hubby on board with some of it. Harder for him to realize just what makes it miserable, and to remember that. He's catching on.

[@artiste335]

Love your work, Betty. I plan to create a beautiful painting while watching this video and wanted to ask you a question. After finishing the painting, would I then be able to sell it as one of my own original works or would that not be allowed?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Deborah! Great question! Although it'll be your own original artwork since you created it, you'll be copying my style. I hope that you'll eventually find your own voice in your artwork. That being said, I have taken a workshop, created art using the techniques I learned, and then sold it. So, it's been done (by me and others), but it's not encouraged. Looking back, I realized that I shouldn't have sold those pieces. I hope that helps! Keep on creating!

[@bonniegarson80]

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[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching all the way through, Bonnie!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

So beautiful, so fun to watch! So does acrylic stick to waxy crayon type marks? I would think there would be some resistance there.

[@BettyFranksArt]

There's a little bit of resistance that I feel adds to the artwork. Thank you for watching, Barbara!

[@fergiemax1829]

Wonderful! How do you keep the pastel marks from coming off since this isn't under glass? Thanks. (You might have mentioned it, but I'm following the captioning). Thanks.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you found the info in the video, Fergie! Thanks so much for watching!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

While I'm painting my animal and nature art, I open my patio door, next to my table, so I can hear the birds, and other sounds of summer. In the winter I listen to classical music with nature sounds, like birds twittering in the background.

[@BettyFranksArt]

That sounds lovely! What a wonderful way to be creative!

[@sernja2009]

do you apply a sealant or fixative after it dries? does that affect the pastels and watercolor pencil marks?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Here's a video on how I do that for my paper pieces. I use the same process for canvas/wood; kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXPKZXqgls-Uhsk

[@rayemartineau8644]

💗👍👀 2/12/22

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks, Raye!

[@AdeleSteinberg]

I have a question, when you are starting with mark making, are you using a crayon? wouldn't this interfere with the water based acrylics? Really enjoyed watching your video.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I use pencils and crayons when I start. The acrylics cover them and with the water-based crayons, they smudge a bit. It's all part of my process. Thank you for watching, Adele!

[@milcotto4153]

Have you ever painted geometrical abstracts?

[@BettyFranksArt]

I have not. I don't gravitate to geometrical shapes. I prefer organic shapes. Thanks for asking, Annie!

[@kshitijraut607]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrPfHmljKymbZY

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

I got mine at Cheap Joe’s. Bought 2 but only made one creation

[@BettyFranksArt]

Great! Time to make another, right?!

[@rayemartineau8644]

💓👍👀 3/9/22

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Raye!

[@rayemartineau8644]

😍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching, Raye!

[@rayemartineau8644]

💗👍👀 3/3/22

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Raye!

[@minalyn2]

What brushes are you using on this one?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Honestly, I don't recall where I got the brushes. I often pick them up when I'm at Michael's. Thanks so much for watching!