STRATEGIES to OVERCOME the CREATIVE BLOCK + How this piece came together (check out the inspiration)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ค. 2023
- Hello, friend! In this video, I'll talk about the CREATIVE BLOCK and steps to take to overcome them when it happens to you (which it will!). I'm creating a 24x48" piece on canvas that I was struggling with. I show you my inspiration at the beginning of the video and talk through my process along the way.
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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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Love this video! Thank you so much! Listening to a seasoned artist and things that hVe helped or could help is wonderful. And getting to watch you work is one of my favorite things! ♥️♥️
Thanks for watching!
What a GORGEOUS painting. I think it's my favorite of all your paintings I've seen so far. I'm such a fan of your style, and I appreciate your videos and how you share your thoughts processes. But as I watch you paint, and when I look at the finished product, I feel intimidated and think I'll never be that good. I will work on those issues. Thank you so much for what you do.
I know how you feel, Betsy. I had those same thoughts when I was starting out. It took practice...a whole lot of practice...to get to where I am today. You can do it, too!
Definitely perfectionism is a problem! I get so angry at myself for never being, “good enough “…. Thank goodness and thanks partially to you, I have learned to just be alone with and committed to my art.
Hi Amy! I have often said those words to myself, too. That's when I discovered listening to a podcast or audiobook kept the negative self talk in my head to a minimum (it's still sneaks in a bit). Keep on creating and enjoying the process. Just tell yourself you're practicing. Less stress that way! 🩵
Thank you for sharing great info, Betty!!! I’ve been uninspired all year now, so I’m hoping to feel that spark again soon!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for putting into words what we all have felt at times! Life’s journey has its bumps but the rewards of staying positive pull us back!💕💕
So true! Happy you you're hear and that you enjoyed the video, Phyllis!
Oh Betty, I can't wait to watch this and listen to you. Always SUCH a huge inspiration. My treat today at the end of the day!
Thanks for watching!
@@BettyFranksArt just did! So great. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I’ve gone over a canvas 7 times.🤦🏻♀️ 7 times Betty!!! I almost gave up…but I remember back than I was trying to be perfect and seeing too many other artist videos because I was trying to figure out my style at that time. Now I just go over the canvas about 3 times. 😂🤣
Haha...you're making progress! Love that! And, you're not alone!
Always really good to hear you talking through exactly how you get through your struggles and arrive in a position of success and satisfaction..it's so calming, relevant and helpful. All those suggestions in this video were something I sometimes do but just hearing it from you direct is really helpful. To be able to have your voice is a great way to support our creativity too. Really grateful to you Betty. Enjoy your trip to Coatia. ❤
I appreciate your kind message, Joan! Thank you so much. I'm enjoying my time with my parents and extended family.
You made my day, Betty. You forgot to list 'watch a Betty Franks video' for inspiration. Although I am an abstract painter, I glean so very much from your wonderful tutorials. Thank you again.
Thanks for watching!
So wonderful to listen to your commentary while you paint! Lady your vibe is so positive, it emanates! After your videos I feel like a better painter instantly, lol! Your work here is lovely. I’m sure the show went ka-ching for ya! And your tips on conquering a block will help me. I’m guilty of quite a few of those. Many thanks! - Josie B
Thank you so much, Josie! I'm so glad you liked the video and the commentary! The show went well and I'm super happy that folks purchased my art!
I would love to see a video of your collage work. I'm sure it's wonderful!
Thanks! I didn't record many of them back then. Here's one: th-cam.com/video/LqEfmECC9Bc/w-d-xo.html
@@BettyFranksArt So different from what I was expecting. Thank you so much!
I went back and saw this video again. It’s t helped so much. I was stuck for a few weeks over the holidays. I feel like I lost my mojo. Thanks for the tips. . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Totally understand! I feel like the hustle and bustle of the holidays gets us a bit out of wack when it comes to creating. You'll be in the swing of it all again soon!
It looks wonderful. They always do 🥰👏👏👏
Awe...thanks so much!
Thanks for making this video, Betty. It is just what I needed to get me going again❤
@@lynnlorencz8127 So glad! 🥰
Thanks for sharing your valuable experience. Your work and your style are wonderful.
I think I'm beginning to understand how you build a composition.
Wonderful! Super happy this video was helpful!
0:31 Dear betty
I Love your Tutorials
I am watching them from Heidelberg,Germany
I am learning so much
Thank you ❤❤❤
Glad you like them! I visited Heidelberg in my mid 20s. Love it! Thanks for watching my videos!
Yes . I have been feeling the same. This is great ❣️. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Jeanne!
The info in this video will be very useful to help me work though my blocks. Thanks Betty!
Super happy to hear that, Billy! Thanks for watching!
The transformation of this painting was like a book. With its past lives. I love it! And thank you for the therapy sesh. Really, everything you talked about relates to being "stuck" in any aspect of life. What I like about you Betty, is that you are so down to earth.
You are so kind! Thank you for watching!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!! MY ART HAS IMPROVED 1000%!!!
Wonderful!
Than you Betty. always love your videos especially this one...Best wishes
Thank you so much!
You know, that looks like a far off city with a body of water in the center. I do like this.
Thanks so much, Jeanne!
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Thank you, Lida!
Just what I needed. As always, your work is beautiful and your tutelage is great! Thanks so much for making this video 🎉
You're super kind! Thank you for your sweet note and for watching!
Beautiful painting! Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration!!
Thank you so much!
THANK YOU for all this! The topic as well as the beautiful painting!
You are so welcome, Dawn! Thanks so much for watching!
I started a painting 3 weeks ago and I finished it in about a week. I varnished and was ready to hang it on my wall. But I didn’t like it…I kept looking at is and thinking….there is something wrong with this painting…it’s about the size you are doing in this video. So after I listened to this video, I figured out what I didn’t like…my marks were too small. I’m not sure to working on large canvases and I think I mentioned that to you before….so at that point I started it all over. It’s almost finished……thank you…this is what I needed to heard or see..😂. Again…..Thank you.
Wohooo! So glad you figured it out. Isn't it interesting when that light bult moment happens. It's like it was so obviously, yet so hard to figure out! Excited for you, Josephine!
Thanks!
You're the best, Suzanne! THANK YOU so much for your support! 🥰
So captivating and addictive! Great! ❤
Thank you so much!!
Thank you!!! I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now, and recently painted four small pieces that made up one 16” x 24” painting. It was exciting to see it transform into a lovely celebration of my visit to the Portland, OR area this past spring. There was an explosion of wild and cultivated flowers, plants, waterfalls and trees; and to my delight, I think my painting reflected that! I love your technique, it’s a whole new world for me!! 🎉
Sounds like Portland inspired you! I love hearing that and it's wonderful that you recognized it. Wishing you many more wonderfully creative hours!
Thank you - a really encouraging video and such a beautiful painting!❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Betty,your so talented,thank you a billion times♥
Awe...I appreciate your kindness!
Beautiful 💛
Thank you! 😊
Great work Madam. Thanks for sharing your work 🙏🙏
Thanks a lot
Just a wonderful piece of work. How you work through the composition at the end was just fantastic. Great job on the competition of this work. Thanks so very much for sharing your process and art journey!
Thank you very much, Sherrie! Super happy your enjoyed the video!
I have been there so many times! I have learned to shut out any negative thoughts. I also paint over many times and I love old paintings poking through. Thank you for this video. Every artist needs to watch it.
Thanks for watching!
Love the blues! I think it really helped to green tint the black then loved the brighter yellow.
Thanks so much for that! I appreciate you watching!
Awsome creativity
Thanks a lot 😊
Your painting is just gorgeous 😊👍
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for talking about this ,i feel so much better now .I will try to take my canvas out again one more time ,maby this time it will work 🤔I just love your art ,it is amazing 🥰🤩
Thank you kindly! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that it will help you move forward with that canvas!
Thank you for your words, I’m so stuck and can’t seem to move forward.
You are so welcome, Liz. I hope it helps to get you moving forward again. One thing I find that helps me a lot is to work on paper--because it's JUST paper! No stress if it doesn't work out. You got this!
Beautiful work i love it you are such an inspiration 🤣😂😍
Thank you so much 😀
Guten Tag Betty, deine Bilder sind einfach wunderschön. Vielen Dank für die Inspiration. Liebe Grüße aus Magdeburg/ Deutschland.🍀
You are very kind! Thank you!
A wonderful outcome Betty. Looks like you've got the landscape thing cracked!!!
I would like to think so---until I do another one! 😁 Thanks, Deb!
I so appreciate the time you took to show us the creating process after a canvas was deemed " not acceptable ". I am always wanting "be finished"! This was such a learning experience for me. Thank you so much
You are so welcome, Joyce! For me personally, I really love the process of painting. However, sometimes it just doesn't result in something that I'm happy with!
I like how you think Betty! Thanks for taking the time to talk us thru what goes thru your head sometimes. Its always helpful! I'm not sure why but the green areas on that canvas remind me of tombstones... I have no idea why.... I like when you put those type of marks i think they add to the idea that you are painting a garden but this time they came across different for me.. Hugs! deb
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks
You're the best! THANK YOU so much for your support of my art and videos! 🥰
Thank you for this new video! Also can you tell us what kind of shoes you wear when you’re standing up for such long periods of time! I’m finding that me feet hurt when I’m painting all afternoon. Thank you Betty for all of your good tips!
A couple of years ago I decided to try out Crocs. Well, I love them! It's easy to slip them on (before, I wore tennis shoes) and I find that they're very comfortable after hours of standing.
I loved the painting you painted over. Why didn’t you like it?
Hi Kathleen! The piece didn't speak to my heart. I just simply didn't connect with it. I loved the piece I created!
Betty for this piece what size and kind of brush is that? a hardware store or an artist brush? I love it!!
Hi Marian! I'm using artist brushes for this painting. I think I used a variety of sizes, like 10, 12, or similar.
Please help, Betty or someone else! I am looking for a video of yours where you show how you prepare your paintings for a show. I'm especially interested in how you attached the wire to the backside of the frame. Do you remember what the video is called? 😊🧡 Magdalena
Hi Magdalena, I think you found the video based on the message you sent me on IG. Thanks!
@@BettyFranksArt yes I did! Thank you! 😊
Dear Betty ! I wonder if you often use the pure colors straight out of the box or do you usually mix them ? Thanks in advance! Lukas
Hi Lukas! On occasion I will use color straight out of the jar. I much prefer mixing my colors as I go. Thanks so much for watching!
P.S. I miss the pinks. I love the pinks and turquoise you use so much.
😍I'm sure I'll have more pinks in the future!
How do you hang your artwork on the wall to paint? Are there pegs on the wall that holds your canvas up?
Hi Judy! I have long screws in the studs that stick out a half inch. Then I just hang my canvas on them. Super easy and convenient!
Would it help when your stuck to refresh your drop cloth back to a natural cloth🤔
I get that question often. To be honest, I don't see the wall. I'm so hyper-focused on my art and the process that I don't notice it.
Hi Betty! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely art and techniques! I'm a very impatient painter but I've always disliked the 'dark sheen' that i find with acrylics. I can mitigate that by using gouache white but there's a tendency for colours to go a bit chalky and pastel. I want an opaque matt finish. Am intrigued by your Nova paints but there's no obvious distributor here in UK. Can i ask what brand you might fall back on if, heaven forbid, they took away your Novas?! Also, i can't access your website! All links just come up blank! Any tips? Thanks again for your generosity! :))
Hi Steven! I'm sorry you can't access my website. Maybe try a different browser?
My fallback paints would be Golden and Liquitex. Sorry you're not able to get Nova in the UK. Really love them!
Thanks for reply! I think it would be cheaper to buy another artist's work, than paint my own pictures using Golden paints!! I ordered a set by Liquitex! And I will try again to access your site. Thank you once again for sharing your work and enthusiasm... and without being shouty and patronising like a lot of TH-camrs! It's especially heartening to hear how you found your feet at fifty! I've been scratching at different styles and techniques for years, with levels of self criticism bordering on abuse! Your approach and example have really taken some weight off and let some light in! Quite amazing!
@@stevenlittle5954 I'm listening (second time) to the audio book, The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. So good. Check him out.
The famous record producer. Yes, that sounds interesting! Thanks again!
@@stevenlittle5954 Yes, that's him. His book is for all creatives.
Do you find cooler colours more popular in sales?
Yes, sometimes. Folks really like blues!
I sometimes get choked up if I know someone wants something. If I am just painting for my own fun, it comes so much easier. If I look at what I am doing through someone elses eyes....its over. I am my worst critic
Yes, totally understand that! That's why I decided to stop doing commissions (after a few stops and starts again). I start stressing about what the person will like or not like and it makes creating so much harder for me.
Uwielbiam obrazy i bardzo żałuję, że nie znam języka angielskiego.
Thank you!
I’m stuck for two years now.
Oh, no! That's much too long. I hope you get back into creating soon.
I have been a professional painter since 2007. I find that people get into painting the same painting over and over again. Same colors, same patterns.. I keep thinking that you need to use completely different colors and shapes. I have art school friends who can't sell paintings. I point out they have painted the same painting over and over again..
Great idea to shake it up a bit if you're feeling stuck!
Thanks!
THANK YOU so much for your support, Bruce! It's very much appreciated!
Thanks!
THANK YOU so much for your support! 🥰 It's so very much appreciated!
Thanks!
Deb, you're the BEST! I so appreciate your continued support of my videos!! Hugs to you from Croatia (where I am right now)!!
Thanks!
Wow! THANK YOU so much for your support, Elizabeth! I really appreciate it!! 🥰🧡
Thanks!
You're the best, Marian! Thank you so much for your support!! 🥰❤️
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