How to Create an Abstract Field of Flowers | Betty Franks

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Thank you for stopping by! In this video, I'm creating on 12x12x2" 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.
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Hello and welcome! I'm Betty Franks and I create my vision of abstract fields of flowers using acrylic paints and pencils (and other mark-making tools). I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and travel a couple of times a year to Preko, Croatia (where my parents live). I started painting in 2012 and focused on abstract art in the summer of 2015. Follow all my art adventures on Instagram or Facebook (links below).
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[@StepbyStepbyMiriam]

A beautiful creation emerged right before our eyes. Just magic! Thank you for sharing.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@claudiabauman3486]

Also I love that moment in the process when you tame the “chaos” or it is calmed down and I can see the structure/path forward that you are taking in the painting. 🔥

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! There is a lot of chaos in the beginning and then I work on quieting areas. The chaos is all part of the underpainting that we see peeking through. Thanks for watching, Claudia!

[@margoharwood9431]

We all know that you are a gifted artist, Betty. You have become an amazing teacher too. ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're super kind, Margo! Thank you!!

[@annehebert6959]

Your channel was recommended by Alison Darwant. I have been a Folk Art painter for almost 30 years and recently started playing with watercolor, pastels and markers. I just started watching a few of your videos - and I must admit rather naively - that I don't quite understand abstract art. I am trying it - but I don't understand it. Perhaps as I continue it will make sense. Your art is beautiful - the colours and textures and marks. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@BettyFranksArt]

Welcome, Anne! So glad you're here! I was like you...I didn't get (nor did I like) abstract art. But then I realized that I didn't like any of the abstract art I was seeing. It wasn't until I came across abstract art that drew me in that I realized I was really liking it! What I have learned is that abstract art is not just what you see. It's what you feel when you see it. And, as an artist, I'm not just creating art for you to see, but for you to feel. I often get comments of how happy and joyous my art makes them feel. That's what I'm going for. However, as an abstract artist, you will need to find your voice. Meaning, what are you trying to express? It can be as simple as, in my example, a love for flowers. Or it can be very complex that has a deep meaning. Honestly, I'm not that deep! I just love how flowers make me feel and I create art that expresses those feelings. I hope this helps a little. Please continue to explore and learn from as many as you can. You'll find that you connect to some art (and artists) more than others. Then explore why that is. It will help you get closer to how you can share your vision (in an abstract way). Thanks for being here!! Keep on creating!!

[@artiste335]

Check out Jodi Ohl, another wonderful abstract painter. I agree with Betty. Abstract art is something that you FEEL. The more exposure you have to it the more you will get it.

[@sherrierichard2848]

One of your best tutorials because you explained your process step by step! Thanks so much. LOVE ❤❤this one.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it, Sherri!

[@claudiabauman3486]

“Every mark informs the next….” That is fantastic information. It does explain what is happening when a painting isn’t working!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Right?! And it explains what is happening when a painting is working! Not just every mark, but every color we put down informs the next. It's a fun dance!

[@claudiabauman3486]

It’s very true that painting is like solving a puzzle. Until I started painting I didn’t know that the ugly phase is part of the process. I also like to paint intuitively and I find that it’s like you’re being led through a maze. And you take some wrong turns but if you keep you will find the way!

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@claudiabauman3486 Yes! Love how you describe it!

[@Engelhafen]

Good for you for setting your own style with your life - we paint to process our own life.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Once we discover that we're doing that, then our style emerges. Thank you for watching!

[@lindalori52]

Thanks for being such a down to earth, kind instructor. So many artists are such snobs. Ewe. I love your shows.

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching (and for that nice feedback!)!

[@PunmasterSTP]

Abstract field of flowers? More like "Awesome video that empowers"...people to make art of their own. Thanks for sharing!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...thank you for that! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@PunmasterSTP]

@@BettyFranksArt You’re most welcome!

[@susieberman9316]

Energy and Betty’s colors

[@BettyFranksArt]

Here's the link to the free guide: www.bettyfranksart.com/guide-to-enhancing-your-abstract-art I hope it helps your creative process! 💚 Here's the link to Betty's Bundle: www.bettyfranksart.com/favorite-nova-color-paints Thank you for asking! 💛

[@WhiteDogGalleryByAmyJohnson]

Oh my gosh Betty. I love listening to you talk. You are so sweet, an earth angel. So passionate and giving. I know I have said this before, and at the risk of sounding a bit creepy, I just adore you. 😬❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are super kind, Amy! I'm so happy you're enjoying my videos! (Not creepy at all...love hearing it!) 🥰

[@ibeg4sushi]

Superb! I have only just recently discovered you Betty, and I'm completely enamoured with your work, your kind nature and helpful process video. Really wonderful work, in every way. Thank you so much for sharing this!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...thanks so much, Angie! I love that you're here and that you're enjoying the videos!

[@nikiawilliams5689]

Thanks!

[@BettyFranksArt]

THANK YOU so much for your support, Nikia! It means a lot of me!! ❣️

[@rayemartineau8644]

Like a present all wrapped up beautifully for all of your followers! Thanks

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're very sweet, Raye! Thanks!

[@BeverleyEdwards-mz4kg]

Love to be on your email list ,love your paintings

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

That’s right keep doing what u love!!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! Gotta paint from the heart!

[@suzannewithers8093]

Glad I found you

[@BettyFranksArt]

Me, too, Suzanne! So happy you're here!

[@varghesepanicker9078]

Good colour mixing,God bless you

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you!

[@ajerniganable]

I just love watching your pieces evolve, from start to finish, Betty. Thank you for bringing beauty and inspiration to me and so many others!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Angela! It's fun watching them come together!

[@lydiawiniecki9198]

Thanks!😃

[@BettyFranksArt]

THANK YOU kindly, Lydia! I really appreciate your support! 🥰

[@Ruhi60444]

Thank you🌺👌

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for watching, Ruhsan!

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

I’m watching you right now💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you for watching, Darien!

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

I’m going to re-watch this video after work. I have that same Cheap Joe’s panel with deep sides, so I’ll start painting it.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! I think you're going to love working on them. I just looked them up to buy more and most are sold out. I'll have to look elsewhere.

[@kaemccoll3209]

Love your videos!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Kae!

[@phaedra-mypaintedhut110]

😍Soooo beautiful!! I really love this one! All my favorite colors in the finished piece. Really lovely Betty! 😄

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Phae! So happy you like it!

[@piera8207]

Great Betty. I like it

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Piera! I appreciate you watching!

[@alissaglover8562]

ugh. I love all of those things too.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh, that sounds so wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Alissa!

[@user-cz5xz2wb8n]

je me suis amuser en même temps que vous et me fait une vision de l'équilibre belle couleur, merci

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@janaicaandersonart]

🌸🌿🌻🌹🍀🌼🌾 love the colors; I especially enjoy watching your smaller art tutorials!! 💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Janaica! I love creating these minis!

[@lateefy9934]

This is art under the microscope... more than wonderful... Greetings

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks for watching!

[@judithpeck5732]

Love this 12x12 video. Don’t have a big studio. So this works for me. Please send me notices of online classes

[@BettyFranksArt]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Judith! Here's a link to join my email list. In the welcome email will be a coupon code for 20% off the course: www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up. Here's the course info: bettyfranksart.thinkific.com/courses/fields-of-flowers-an-abstract-art-painting-course I hope to see you inside the course!

[@annkilian467]

This is a great composition! The colours are lovely, too.👍🏼🧡💜💚💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Ann! I appreciate that!!

[@quit4292]

I think 'opacities' is the word you were looking for!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes! I think you're right! Sometimes I just can't think of the right word when I'm in the middle of doing a voiceover on my videos. Thank you!

[@deejaytori]

Beautiful! The sides are are wonderful too. I was sorry to see all the black getting covered up, but glad you brought back some of it at the end.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Haha...sometimes I get carried away and cover up too much of the black. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheElleFactorAgain]

My personal thoughts... I will not justify or explain to others about my stylistic approach. Love your style Betty and your approach.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

[@heatherream5515]

I love all your videos! I haven’t attempted your style yet, but one day I will. I love watching you work

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Heather!

[@jinxhowell7515]

Thanks! You always amaze me!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh, wow....THANK YOU so much, Jinx! I so appreciate your generosity! 🥰

[@bkdurkee]

When I watch these I just get inspired to mix colors. I may have to take the Santa Fe course next year. Just to learn to let go and have a good time.

[@BettyFranksArt]

It would be great to have you there, Brian!

[@bkirn5859]

Love your work and your obvious love for what you do!! Thank you for sharing!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You are so welcome! Happy to share what I love!!

[@cdavis336]

So joyful!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you kindly, Charlotte!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

So stunning, I love it!!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Barbara!

[@emmanuelpower2439]

Really enjoyed this. Just such a pleasure watching you work. Love your longer videos.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much, Emmanuel! I'll have more long videos soon. My hard drive was full (of videos!) and I had to order a new one. I'm having it installed tomorrow. Yay!

[@sharonparks8144]

Another wonderful teaching session - thank you❤️

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@caroline-um5te]

Thanks! Your art is such an inspiration to me.

[@BettyFranksArt]

THANK YOU so much, Caroline! I so appreciate your generosity! 🙏🥰💙

[@WCA113]

I always love your artwork it’s absolutely amazing😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!!

[@LMAbstractArt]

Love this! Your art is just wonderful😍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

I love your style and hope you don't change too much from these beautiful attractive colors.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Barbara! I love creating in this style!

[@susansacco7583]

Gorgeous Betty! Thanks so much!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you for watching, Susan!

[@marypartridge5154]

I have learnt more from you than anyone else on line. I use your process and put figures and realistic things on top so thanx. I have done cave paintings using this layering effect so thanx

[@BettyFranksArt]

Awe...thanks, Mary! Makes me super happy to hear that!!

[@joycemccullough7856]

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise!💕 Love this!

[@BettyFranksArt]

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

[@helensimonsen7707]

I love your art Betty, makes me feel happy.

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love hearing that! Thanks, Helen!

[@fcruz2012]

Here there is another beautiful art work! Love it! 💖

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Fernanda! Glad you like it!

[@donnakrischan841]

I too have always loved flowers! I hope to some day acquire one of your original panels. So inspiring!!

[@BettyFranksArt]

That would be lovely, Donna! Thank you so much!

[@susansanderson7617]

So inspiring! I’ve watched this several times! Thanks!

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love hearing that! Thanks so much, Susan!

[@adrivoulgarellis]

Lovely colours and work thanks Betty!:)

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Adri!

[@Bluebird_Legacy]

Gorgeous color work!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@fransimonm.ed.6291]

Thanks! You are the best!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh wow!! THANK YOU so much, Fran! I really appreciate this. You're super kind!! 🥰

[@Paula-wo6qm]

As usual i love your paintings !

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Paula!

[@andreacatura3382]

Love the color scheme!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks, Andrea! I'm loving these greens especially!

[@ntaylo6299]

Great work. Always enjoy watching and listening.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@RoseRivera-ed5qf]

Love your work! I like the thought of (me) painting a small canvas- less intimidating!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You can do it!

[@sheripalmer3192]

I love your work! That is your style! ❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks!

[@debtempleton9424]

Hi Betty. Another spectacular video - thank you. I loved all the little crumbs of pink/red that you added at the end. The colours were gorgeous. I slowed the video down by half and listened to your chit chat while you were painting. I find reading the subtitles distracts me from watching your wonderful process. Didn't mind listening to you even though you sounded like you'd had one too many cocktails!!! LOL, Go you, your work is gorgeous.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Haha....glad you enjoyed the sloooooowed down version of me! Thanks so much for watching, Deb!

[@lisabarnes6919]

Really beautiful I just appreciate your work that has given me so confidence in my work I enjoy painting and you give me lots of inspiration keep up the great work🥰👍

[@BettyFranksArt]

Many thanks, Lisa! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@pollybauermeister7524]

First time that I watched, I loved it and looking forward to seeing more!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you, Polly! Glad to have you here. I have many more videos for you to watch!

[@SM-Artist]

Beautiful painting 😍 Thank you for sharing 👍👋

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much!

[@carrash11]

Hi Betty! Love this with your palette knife😁 Betty's Bundle is great- I'm loving Nova Color Paints. I love the feel of them- total game changer for me 🎨💕

[@BettyFranksArt]

I love hearing that you're enjoying your Nova Color paints! They are the best!

[@minhnguyen-jg7pt]

Beautiful painting Betty, I luv your artwork 👍🙂🌻

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Minh! You're very sweet!

[@scrapsimone]

J’adore 🥰

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much, Simone!

[@laurelastor5791]

Just bought the Nova Color Betty Bundle! So excited to play. I just love your work.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yay! Thank you for making the purchase, Laurel! I think you're going to love the colors!

[@yopestevens1505]

I wish you could see my yard garden - all flowers, lush greens, endless stone-ringed beds, gravel paths and old fencing for days, you'd love it. Everyone passing by stops to stare, people get out of their cars to take photos - even in winter it is gorgeous, an oasis in my dry, dry city! Started in 2004, never spent a penny, picked, hauled, and placed every stone myself, and it is STILL a work in progress!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh, I love that! I bet it's gorgeous and I would definitely be one of those people stopping to take pictues!

[@keylacarney718]

We all want to see it.

[@SustainableLyn]

Thanks

[@BettyFranksArt]

THANK YOU, Lyn! This mean a lot to me! I appreciate your generosity! 🥰

[@annaberger3145]

I love your pictures. Very very good. 👍Anna

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you very much, Anna!

[@paulannesorensen2395]

I am really enjoying immersing myself back in how you paint your pictures it’s really inspiring me to get back to my abstract forest that I love so much. I’m so glad I got over my anti-woke irritations, because after all, if we all think the same way, life would be boring, so thanks Betty for being an inspiration to me!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Happy to have you here, Paulanne! Glad to hear that you're getting back to painting abstract forests. So cool!

[@debterry1007]

This is one of my more favorite art pieces of yours.. i tend to like the smaller works.. go figure.. I'm happy to hear things are going well for you with new representation and workshops etc... You Go Girl! Hugs! deb

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you very much, Deb! All is going well! And, I'm happy that you like this piece. The small ones are super fun to create!

[@TheSweetnsalty1]

Lol at first when it was just the red and that yellow I was thinking gosh that’s ugly then you started with all the other colors and it turned beautiful!! I’m a realistic type painter and I’m fascinated with the lose painting.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Haha...Yes, the early stages are supposed to be ugly! Otherwise, I'll get attached to it and not finish the painting the way I want it finished (with many layers). Thanks so much for watching, Chris!

[@boblemons4996]

I just bought Betty’s Bundle. Big risk. I’m an artist but don’t know where these colors will take me. Thank you for the fascinating inspiration!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks for buying the bundle! I hope you love the paint and colors as much as I do!

[@thalie9048]

Merci!

[@BettyFranksArt]

You're the best, Thalie! THANK YOU for supporting my art and videos!

[@marianburns7474]

Last night I ordered the Nova Betty's Bundle. I usually use Golden acrylics but am very curious to try these!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for ordering! I think you're going to love the paints. Let me know what you think!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Beautiful, each of your works is so unique. And it has such wonderful balance too. Love hearing you speak about what you are doing! Thanks for the demo through FAA, it was great. p.s. if you haven't seen the 1940 film 'Grapes of Wrath' it's a real gem, one of my all time favs, a true work of art in and of itself. I think you'd enjoy it. p.p.s, going to get Betty's Bundle soon via your link!

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Kathy! Thank you for participating in the online demo! And, thanks for the info about the movie. I'll check that out. The audio book has been fascinating...especially when I was just in Santa Fe and Albuquerque and I was on Route 66 (which they talk about in the book). It was such a different life back then. Can't imagine how those folks all lived through it. Thank you again!!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

@@BettyFranksArt The 1940 film stars Henry Fonda and as many times as I re-watch it I always find some nuance I missed before. It would be great to watch once you finish the book. It's a real form of art.

[@natashat2702]

i just love your style and how you break it down so i can follow along ty !!!! where can i buy prints of your art ????

[@ivannoevigna2501]

extraordinay 👸👸🤴🤴🖖🖖🖖🖖❤❤❤

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thank you so much for watching, Ivan!

[@nabilakajani1819]

Beautiful! Love your art, Betty. Can you please share how you finish your piece. Do you varnish, spray or paint?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Nabila! Here's a video on how I varnish my art on paper. I use the same process for canvas/wood. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXPKZXqgls-Uhsk

[@betsyratzsch385]

Sure hope I managed to get on the email list. I'm interested in the workshop in Santa Fe for next year at the Artist Get a Way.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Betsy! My Santa Fe workshop was announced on January 1. Unfortunately, it has sold out. There's a wait list. You can learn more here: www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/fields-of-flowers-abstract-painting-1?referral=service_list_widget I'll be announcing a new workshop for San Jose, California very soon. It'll take place at the end of May. If you're not sure if you're on my email list (you should have received a welcome email). Do a search for [e-mail]. If you don't see one, please message me at that same email address and I'll check for you. Thanks!

[@saracstudios5034]

Love your style and all the great tips you give us! Question: Any tips on keeping the marks "loose" and not so structured or defined. I love the raggedy edges your marks have. Mine always seem to be not so abstract. Maybe I need to retrain my muscle memory to not be so literal when making shapes. That is tough!! Maybe I need a lighter touch?

[@BettyFranksArt]

I understand! I see that happen often in my workshops by students who are just learning. I like to keep a light touch and also a dry brush (very little paint). That allows me to soften the edges. It took me years of practice. Keep at it!

[@nancykahn4125]

Love your work…and advice… one of my problems is composition…any suggestions?

[@BettyFranksArt]

That's a tough one. I learned composition through doing mostly. I also observed other artwork and looked at what made it interesting. Pinterest is a great place to do that.

[@dariensebastian-hamlin6462]

I bought 2 rigger brushes from your supply lists.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Fantastic! Love those riggers!!

[@ednaturner307]

At first I thought it was far too busy, but you eliminated the busyness and the result was beautiful. Alas, you then added thin dark bits and pieces and pastel…

[@BettyFranksArt]

Thanks so much for sticking around to see it come together, Edna!

[@ednaturner307]

@@BettyFranksArt it was a pleasure watching you create dear Betty❤️🇨🇦

[@brendafink5212]

I would love information about your online courses since I am in New York State. Thank you. Love your work

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Brenda, here you go: www.bettyfranksart.com/online-workshops/standard_products/paint-with-betty-live-june-27-2020 Thanks so much for asking!

[@brendafink5212]

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you. I see that there are no online classes coming up, do you have any plans to have another live class?

[@BettyFranksArt]

@@brendafink5212 Not at this time, but if you are on my mailing list, you'll receive notification when I do one. Thanks for asking!

[@lorraineberube7819]

Thank you so much, you are so inspiring, any chance you come to Canada for a workshop?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Lorraine! I wish I could! I would love to. Unfortunately, I can't do it this year due to family obligations. Thank you for asking!

[@dianaharshbarger615]

I absolutely love seeing your paintings. To watch you work from the beginning to the end. Is the free 3 day still up on process etc that you mention in the video. June 6? I did order some nice paint. Plan to order more. Thanks .

[@dianaharshbarger615]

That was Nova paint. Not nice...

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Diana! You may be mixing me up with another artist. I don't have any free 3 day workshops. I have this online workshop available: www.bettyfranksart.com/online-workshops/standard_products/paint-with-betty-live-june-27-2020

[@BettyFranksArt]

I'm so glad you ordered Nova paints! I think you're going to love them!

[@lynnlorencz8127]

Love this painting video! What type, brand and size is the red handled brush you are using at around 11:43?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Oh! Good question! That's an inexpensive brush I bought at Michael's a while back. It's a flat brush. Thanks for watching, Lynn!

[@lisabarnes6919]

Sant fe is not far from me I may just join you all👍😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Wonderful! I'll be back next year. Join my email list to be notified when the dates are announced. Thanks, Lisa! www.bettyfranksart.com/email-sign-up

[@karenkempson5363]

Hi love this can l ask what you use to seal your work when its so mixed media sorry if l missed it .. thanks also for the list of products nyou use 😊

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Karen! Here's a link to a video on how I varnish my artwork: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIekdJqIlsllh80 Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettyfranksart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Hope you find it helpful! 💜

[@gracievandiver3728]

Hi Betty! Thank you for this video. Your art is gorgeous. I noticed the Nova Color paints are not very lightfast. Do you spray your finished art with something to keep it from fading? Thanks.

[@BettyFranksArt]

Hi Gracie! Glad you liked the video! What makes you think they are not lightfast? Nova Color was originally mainly used by muralists (and still is). It withstands all kinds of outdoor conditions. However, with that being said, I prefer to protect all my artwork, mainly because I use pencils and crayons on my final layer (and on other layers). Here's a video on how I protect my artwork: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIekdJqIlsllh80 Thanks so much for being here!

[@gracievandiver3728]

Hi Betty. Thanks for answering my question. I assumed they aren't lightfast because they had a lightfast number of 1. Thanks for the link to the video. @@BettyFranksArt

[@BettyFranksArt]

@gracievandiver3728 Thanks for sharing that, Gracie! Use this link and scroll to the very bottom where it says "Lightfastness Info". You'll see that 1 is Excellent. novacolorpaint.com/collections

[@kpchristensen4636]

Good morning, Betty. Hmm, I wonder if Nova Colours are available in 🇨🇦

[@BettyFranksArt]

I think you're asking if they're available in Canada, correct? You can't purchase them in Canada because Nova Color Paints doesn't use distributors for their products. Everything is sold directly by them (that's why the cost is lower). However, they ship to Canada. Just be aware that the cost of shipping will be high and you may be paying duty fees, too.

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

Do you put some kind of hanger on the backs of these panels?

[@BettyFranksArt]

Yes, I'll wire them up. Thanks for watching, Barbara!

[@patriciasprenger1500]

I am working on a large canvas and I’m at the point where I need to start putting in some smaller elements a little bit hard for me to do

[@BettyFranksArt]

It takes practice, Patricia. Don't be afraid. Jump in there and start adding marks in various sizes. You can do it!

[@thalie9048]

What is the camera holder you are using? I am looking for buying one. ☺️

[@BettyFranksArt]

I've got it listed under my favorite art (and business) supplies on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/betty.franks.art