How to POWER THROUGH THE MIDDLE STAGES quickly | Betty Franks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Links are below ⬇ In this video, I'll show you what I did to power through the middle stages of the painting quickly. Also, in the beginning I was trying out something a little different, but then switched it up.
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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Is it, the tool, a dough scraper?
@@Audion It's actually a Catalyst wedge. 🤩
This looks really bad! I'm sorry , I know art is subjective!
@@stardustgirl2904 I just responded to your other messages. Although I probably wouldn't like your style of art (spaceships), I'm not going to go to your artwork and tell you that. I'm simply going to pass by it. It's really not necessary to tell me over and over again that you don't like my style of art. It's perfectly okay to just stop following me. Wishing you all the best!
@@BettyFranksArt I only made one comment to you ,and one comment to someone else, simply saying it's not my thing! My art is movie more like story board's they use to figure out the details of a scene. I'm actually not subbed to you,I came across your channel as a recommended by. I have never seen art like your's at all. We all have our own art style,it doesn't bother me that some people don't like my art,it doesn't hurt me in any way! I do what I love and that's what matters most, and those that like my art love it,and are amazed by it. I wasn't trying to hurt you, in any way I just left my opinion, that was it! Being in the art world you have to know not everyone will like you're art! It's not a big deal! I'm thankful for those that give me an honest review of my work, it's the only way we improve! I won't be on your channel if you stop contacting me.
Love your paintings, Betty! And appreciate the process and thoughts sharing, your generosity! And the fact that’s okay not to know :).
Thanks! Yes, it's perfectly okay (and expected) that when you're creating you don't know exactly where you're going. It's like being on an adventure without a specific route to take. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I love that you show the entire process! So I Inspiering and I LOVE that there is a ”secret painting” underneath! Thank you! It is meditative to watch!♥️♥️♥️
Thank you again, Maria! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I absolutely love your paintings. Thank you so much for your generosity, showing us your processes. 🤩💗
So glad you enjoyed it, Liz! Thanks for watching!
Thank you Betty! I so look forward to watching it at the end of my day today. Middle stage is my LEAST favorite, and that's where I (and thousands of other artists) get stuck, isn't it? 💖
Cool! Glad you can watch later. Yes, I often hear from artists who get stuck in the middle stages.
I loved it in the beginning before she restarted! Id have stopped there and been so proud. She is sooooo talented 💖
Thanks so much, Chrissie! I kept going because the earlier piece just wasn't speaking to my heart. Thanks for watching!
Betty, I absolutely love the free flowing energy in this one. Beautiful work from a beautiful soul!
Thank you so much, Jeanye! I really appreciate your kindness and support!
I was struggling verry much with how to begin abstract but thanks to you I understand and know i have tears from joy 😊 Thank you verry much and Divine Blessing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awe...that makes me super happy to hear. Please check out my other videos, too! Have fun creating!
It's called a potter's rib. 😊 I absolutely love your work. You've taught me so much. Thank you for your posts!
Oh, interesting! I've never heard of that. I know it as a Catalyst wedge. Thanks for sharing and watching!
I’m a little late to the party, but am enjoying watching your videos and how you paint with such freedom. Thank you! All the best!, Kathe
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much Betty. I love to paint and I recognize parts of your process. What I am always trying to balance out is outlined surfaces with fluid, undefined areas. So interesting to see you working through this.
Yes, that can be a challenge. Keep working at it and thank you for watching!
It’s a matter of contour, style , composition and balance - also values and colors that balance out and keep the eye moving about the canvas in a satisfying manner it takes practice to put darker or lighter values here and there and
putting markings in places that need balancing out to make everything feel in place-it’s a learned thing
.. .. and takes time I’ve been doing this for over 65 years and know it’s an instinct after a while -you just know when it’s complete 😀another way to check if it’s working midway through or when you feel it is missing something or something doesn’t feel right is to turn the painting upside down- it’s amazing how the problem stands out like a sore thumb! Another way to tell is to walk into another room for awhile and then re-enter again spotting the problem area immediately - sometimes we work on it too much up close too long and need some perspective !
Happy painting 😀
@@artistcarolyngrace1711 Oh, wow! 65 years! You've been practicing a lot. 🙌 I totally agree with you about leaving the room and then coming back in and looking at the artwork. It's then pretty easy to spot (with practice) what needs to be fixed. Thank you so much for sharing!
@@BettyFranksArt thanks Betty!
Love your art ! Yup I’ll be 79 in August! But feel 50!!
Painting keeps us young !!😀🎨🤙🌺🌈love your videos
Aloha!!
Carolyn Grace
Betty, I always feel that layers are what really give depth to and create something that a single layer cannot give. I have painted over many a painting and find that the contours and even showing through some of the underlying painting really do something indescribable to my work. Thank you for consistently pointing that out.
Yes! I'm all about the layers--the complexity, depth, interest that they create!
Beautiful, as always! But I have to say the first one that you painted over was gorgeous. It still looked like your style, but was really elegant!
Thank you so much! I just wasn't feeling that one, so I had to continue!
Thank you Betty. I love your work and watching you paint. I love your painting technique. Such great therapy!
Wonderful! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos, Mary!
Love watching the process and when artists chat while creating. There were points where I loved it and wanted to pause and savor that moment in your process. Thanks for sharing😊💕
Thank you so much, Katharina! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video!
Thank you for sharing your process and talent with us. You’re on of my favorite artists and the reason I am Nova paints. ❤️
Wow! You did start all over. :) It was so pretty. Love your work. Thanks.
Thank you so much! Yes, had to start all over because I just wasn't feeling it!
Love this as usual. Like that you tried something new, it's the only way we learn and grow. I've fallen madly in love with this style and I am experimenting with ways to develop my own style out of it. It's definitely a process. I never tire of watching you create though. Can't wait for the next one. 👍🏼
Awesome! Glad you're enjoying my style of painting and my videos! Keep on practicing/creating...your style will find you!
And it's no problem getting to the end. It's a real joy to watch and listen.
I appreciate you watching to the end, Emmanuel!
I actually loved both versions of the painting: the one before you covered with black paint (awesome) and the final version as well (also awesome). The final version screams: Hello from Betty, have a wonderful day! 😉...I always enjoy the process of your paintings. Have a nice weekend 🌷.
Hahaha...I love that it scream "hello from Betty..." That made me smile! Thanks so much, Doska!
Her painting is not my thing
@@stardustgirl2904 No worries! Wishing you all the best!
@@BettyFranksArt Thank you!🙏🏻💜🌻I do art myself and I do ink graphic design and many people don't like my art, and that's ok with me too! My work seems to be filled with the future! Spaceships and all.
@@stardustgirl2904 Wonderful! That's a positive outlook on your art and your future!
Hi Betty! We have similar artistic style. Your process has really given me some additional ideas on how to create. You help me get “unstuck”. Thank you!
Wonderful! I love hearing that! Thank you!
As always Betty, you are a kind and generous teacher. I learn so much watching and listening to you. I see subtle changes to your style and it’s wonderful to see you experiment with your colours.
Wow, thank you, Lisa! I'm loving the direction my art is taking me. So much fun!
I can’t even tell you how much this video helped me! Thank you!
Woot woot! Love hearing that! Thanks for watching, Carol.
Love your process, Betty!!! The timer is a great way to influence a middle area in the process. I use a timer because I’m a part time painter and need to manage myself!!
That's a great idea for managing your time more wisely. It helps keep the focus on the process and moving forward--less thinking!
I appreciate how helpful you are. Your advice about avoiding self-criticism by listening to audio is something I'm going to try!
Yay! Please let me know if it helps you with your painting process, Stella!
And I LOVE seeing you be so free in this one!!! Throwing paint? YOU?! Hahaha, great!!!!!
Right?! 😜 Sometimes you just gotta have fun!
Painted along with you Betty! Really enjoyed it. I'm definitely finding listening to the spoken word calming and good for my process.
Yay! I love hearing that! Thanks for having me paint with you, Jillian!
@@BettyFranksArt 😊
I actually loved it right around the 14: mark! AND the 17: mark!
Cool! Thanks so much!
Thanks, Betty! I put this on for inspiration and discovered that I like your idea of listening to someone talking while painting! I usually work in silence or sometimes a bit of Lo-fi music in the background, but I was able to listen to what you said whilst watching as well, and complete a small practice painting without thinking about it, so it became much looser which was what I was hoping for. 😊
Wohooo! I love hearing that! I'm so happy that it worked for you. Keep on creating, Gillian!
I’m not a big fan of abstract art in general but really enjoyed watching this video. Interesting.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Catalyst scraper tool! Love your work Betty! Learning so much and I appreciate your excellent tutorial. Can't wait to watch more.
Yes! That's the name! Thanks for watching, Susan!
Thanks so much for explaining your process! Really helpful for a new painter.
Glad it was helpful, Cristen! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
You have a distinctive style and your art is so colourful and would make a statement especially in a modern minamilistic style of house.
Thanks, Mary!
I love watching your process of choosing colors. This one is definately one of my favorites.
Thank you so much, Christine! I think this one really shows my love for color!
Thank you for your inspiring videos. I love how my eyes are constantly moving around the paintings, and then they move around again. Love the layers and the colors- so much depth!
Thank you so much, Janie! So happy you like the painting and the video!
It’s such a pleasure to follow you in your paintingprocess. I could easily follow you for hours so thank you for sharing it!!!!
Awe...thanks so much, Christina! Makes me super happy to hear that!
I love it. I like how you went over the painting…I have done that to a painting of mine 4 times. LOL. I was worried the painting was getting to heavy with all the paint. LOL
Yes, that will happen if you have too many layers. Most of my layers are thin layers of paint, so the build up isn't as harsh. Thanks so much for watching, Josephine!
I love that you show the whole process, it is so - meditative! Thank you! I love to know that you have a wonderful ”secret” underneath!
Thank you so much, Maria! I love how you describe my underpainting! Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much, Betty. It's been 15 years since I painted and you're helping me remember it all and given me new things to think about! It's so hard to start over, but no matter what you're showing you're always you're reminding me to be free with my hand which is even more essential now, because I was rebuilt after a bad accident and I've lost some feeling. It's time to face my fears and pick up a brush! :)
I'm so sorry about your accident. It must be so frustrating to have to relearn how to use your hand. I'm glad to hear that my videos are helping you to loosen up. The beauty of abstract art is that you don't have to have a steady hand. Keep on creating!
You have become such an inspiration to me
That makes me happy to hear, Carl! Keep on creating!
Yes! It works! I listen to a Betty video! Works every time!
Thanks so much, Rod! Happy to have you here!
Thank you so much for sharing your whole process, including where you decide to change direction entirely. Love your work.
Thanks, Liz! Yes, I took a bit of a u-turn, right? That happens! I was super pleased with the end result!
I really love this peace, Betty. It came together beautifully and I always love you showing the details in the end. 🍎☀️
Glad you like the close up pics, Kristina! Thanks for watching!
Amazing work as always!!! I love watching your process! So inspirational 👌👍😍🤩😍🤩
Thanks so much Amy! I appreciate your support!
Your process is mesmerizing
I'm so happy you watched the video, Amy! Thanks!
Bless your heart, Betty! ❤️ I absolutely love to watch you and your completed work always amazes me! I’ve tried to emulate you and it’s not easy! Lol!
Hahaha...I'm sure if I tried to emulate you it wouldn't be easy. We all come with our own backgrounds and stories that we apply to our art. You have a story, too. Keep on practicing/creating and you will come to see it.
Every time.... I love to see your process .. for my time to slow down thx 🤹♂️
Wonderful! Makes me happy to hear that!
Thank you for the video. I listen to you when I paint or music. I like the way you go through the thought process instead of just adding paint and giving a brief explanation
You are so welcome, Matthew! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I enjoy watching your process ……the way you start very loose with no plans enjoying the random surprises that evolve, then the push and pull part when you focus more to make decisions and create beautiful vibrant artwork. I love listening to music and dancing around too when I paint abstract art …..but I will try the podcast thing too as it may free up the right brain more and get me out of the way of myself! Thank you for you very generous videos😊
Glad you enjoy it, Nadia! Yes, give the podcast thing a try and let me know how it goes. Sounds like you know how to have fun in the studio!
This has to be one of your best paintings Betty ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much, Linda! It's certainly one of my favs!
I wish Nova shipped worldwide the colours are Soo Vibrant!!
I do, too! Please email them and let them know you want their paint. I think if they get enough people asking, they might make the paint available!
This was one of my favorites!! ❤
Thank you!
I agree. This painting is different but amazingly beautiful. You are developing, I think. That's why you say you don't know where you're going. You're growing as an artist.
Ha...I have said I don't know where I'm going for many years and with just about every painting. But, it's really just part of my intuitive painting process. I'm moving forward with blinders on sometimes. When I don't know where I'm headed, it can be a little uneasy at times. But, super pleased with the way it ended!
I am loving this process!!!
Yay! Thanks so much for watching, Carolyn!
Gorgeous painting, it is bursting with happiness! Well done!
Thank you very much, Gayna!
As soon as you applied that yellow, I too loved it right away.
While I create (anything really) listening to someone else talk (audio books!) distracts me from my thoughts, putting too much effort, to something that should just flow, be enjoyable, really helps me.
Hi John, thanks so much for watching and commenting! We're both on the same page when it comes to listening to someone else talk. 🙌
Liebe Betty Franks, für mich ein zauberhafter Spaziergang durch einen verwunschen Garten - wunderschön! Vielen Dank fürs zeigen! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Marie
Hello Marie! Thank you so much for your kind words!
Thanks, the time is right for me as I watch videos as I paint. I like your paintings.
Glad you like them! Thanks so much, Susan!
Such a beautiful piece! Thanks for the video!!! You are very generous to share your thoughts and the processes you use to power through to the end of a painting.
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching, Carolyn!
Love the idea of connecting with the canvas with the mark making.
Yes! Me, too. I love starting each painting that way. Thanks for watching, Samantha!
Second of your vids in 24 hours. Firstly, i love your style. I really want to develop mine like this. 2nd... i loved the early stage... and then all the black came back. 3rd. I totally immerse myself in audiobooks when i paint. I truly love your process. Thank you.
Thank you kindly, Emannuel!
Love this and all your tips, thank you! I realised I can 'trick' myself into painting if I listen to an inspiring podcast, so good!
So cool! I love hearing that! Podcasts are great for keeping our minds busy so that we can let our creative juices take over!
Love it! Thank you for taping your work process.
You're very welcome, Karla! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Betty - I've been watching your videos in the background while I work on other creative endeavors and I've really been enjoying them. I hope you keep 'em coming!
Wonderful! I'm so happy you're listening in while you create!
Just AWESOME !!!! Love watching you create Betty - you are so inspiring . Thank you . Kind regards - Judi- Australia
Thank you so much, Judi! I appreciate you watching!
Another great and inspiring painting! always a pleasure
Thank you so much, Lynn! I really appreciate your support!
I’m loving the painting from the beginning
Thanks so much, Chris! I appreciate you watching!
A very geat travel in colors.thanks for sharing .
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you Betty for sharing !
Thank you for watching!
WoW~That's great. I love your work !
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
I think it looks so cool great! Colors!
Thanks!
Hi Betty. Another demonstration of your amazing talent and generosity! This took me hours to watch because I slowed it right down so I could see every little bit of what you were doing! I too loved it at the very start when you added water to your charcoal stick - it was awesome! Love the end result though. So fab. Cheers, Deb T (NZ)
HI Deb! I bet it took hours to watch! Glad you were able to slow it down to the speed you wanted. Sending you sunshine from California!
hi Betty, just love your work so much, me and my friend , are enjoying your videos; we both are artists and always looking for new inspirations! thanks for sharing your art!! ;)
Wonderful! It's so fun to have someone who loves creating. Thank you both for watching my videos!
It's fabulously beautiful!
Many thanks, Barbara!
First time I've seen you working. Love how you put shades / tones of the one colour on top of each other - gives a pleasing richness - to my eye. I'd love to work and get the canvas you have - I'd go further if I was lucky / talented enough to get to this stage - by taking various thicknesses and colours of sharpies and outline some bits, and / or put further marks on it with those sharpies Just love your work - you are an inspiration.
Thank you so much, Jackie! It's a different journey for every artist. I love how you have your own ideas of what you'd like to do. I hope that you get a chance to create! Thanks for finding me and my art channel!
I love that painting Betty, the one with all the red♥️
Thanks, Linda! That's a fun one!
thanks betty, love your longer form videos :)
Glad you like them, Matt! I know some folks don't have lots of time to watch. However, the majority of my videos tend to be around an hour. I always appreciate everyone who sticks it out to the end!
I really enjoy watching your process! Your work is beautiful !!
Thank you so much, Pam!
very enjoyable to watch you paint and a lovely vibrant result. thank you.
Thank you very much, Carol!
When I watch your videos I am always thinking “AAAAAAA! It’s so pretty as is, she needs to stop painting now!! But then it morphs into so many other variations, it’s an emotional rollercoaster…. Kind of like a twisty mystery story, where will it end up??? :)
Love that! Glad you're hanging in there through the emotional rollercoaster ride!
I really enjoyed this process, Betty.
Cool! Thanks so much, Patricia!
The Museum of Modern Art makes videos on how to paint like the masters, I asked them to make a video to show how you paint ! You go girl !
Thank you!
I am so inspired.
Many thanks, Irene!
They’re called wedges! (: The most common brand is the Catalyst wedge, so some people refer to them as catalysts as well. I loooove them. So many different edges for different textures! And you can also get baking/cake decorators wedges that have even more odd shapes.
Yes...catalyst wedge! Ugh! Could not think of that at the time of recording. Thank you, Brittany!!
Thank you !! I love your process . I appreciate the inspiration you gifted me
You are super kind! Thank you!
Your commentary is so helpful. Thank you 😊
Super happy to hear that, Anna! Thank you!
Thank you so much for another video filled with inspiration!
You are so welcome, Sasha! Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoying this ❤
Thank you!
I enjoyed your video so much.love the process and the amazing colors 🌹🌹🌺🌸☘️
Wonderful! Thank you for watching and commenting, Joan!
Very fresh franks...loved it!
Cool! Thanks so much, Julia!
😂😂I loved it at the point where added the green. I would have stopped there but you just kept going and it was great
Thanks 😅 Glad you enjoyed the video, Jesse!
Beautiful!!!
Thank you!
Beautiful painting 🥰👍
Thank you so much, Leanne!
Haven't finished watching this yet. I really liked this painting at the 16min. through about 20min. So interesting the creator's point of view vs. the viewers. As always I like the finished work I saw at the beginning of the video. Okay going back to watching the video. Getting stuck I know too well.
Glad you enjoyed the beginning! As the artist, I have to do what I feel is coming from my heart and soul. That first painting wasn't it!
love Love LOVE your work!
Thank you so much, Winda! I appreciate you watching my video!
Absolutely loved watchin this, from beginning to end💝🌹
Yay! Thank you so much, Edwina! I so appreciate you watching the entire video!
I’m older and late into the game of trying to become an artist in realism. Such a struggle and frustration to not to be able to create what your mind sees as the finished work because of your lack of enough experience with the style and medium. Started watching your channel and feel in love with your work and your talking us through your process and your problem solving! I think I would like to try a few abstract to shake up my creativity! What an inspiration you are. Just a question: how do you clean up your plastic film palette?
Hi Sherrie! I don't think we're ever too late to do what we love! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. If you would like some step-by-step instruction, I have this recorded workshop from a live session I did a few years ago: www.bettyfranksart.com/online-workshops The way I clean my plastic palette is by letting the paint pile up (a few layers) and peeling it off when it dries. Thanks so much for watching!
Love this and your final colour choice😊
Thank you!
Love your work, and also adored the piece at 19:45 it looked beautiful from a distance anyway.
Thank you very much, Debbie! I looked okay (to me) at that point, but it just wasn't speaking to my heart!
G O R G E O U S - I love that you warm up with a foundation that hardly shows at the end but it helps you play and turn a white canvas into one with some marks and paint. Continued play my dear : ) Elle van berg from Quebec
Thank you so much, Elle! The first stages are always extra fun!