Transforming Ideas into Color: Creating Abstract Art ----- Mixed Media | Contemporary Art | Acrylics

Hello friend! In this video, I'm creating on two 8x8" cradled wood pieces. I talk through my process and share stories and resources 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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[jbonamo]

I am a late bloomer at 70 who now has the time to play with color and paints after retiring from teaching for 33 years. I have previously worked in realism and colored pencils, but I am sticking my toe in abstract art and have received the NOVA paints you use and am anxious to try them. Thank you for your videos and inspiration.

[mydearRita]

For anyone that doesn’t have it, I recommend your longer course. It is so complete and you do such a great job that I can’t recommend it enough. I love the concertina also, but if the person needs to choose I recommend the long one. ❤❤❤❤

[LoriBeth-wgih]

I love watching you work, listening to you chat, and your courses are fantastic!! If anyone reading this is considering the courses, go for it!!!

[lawanahenley]

Betty, it's one o'clock in the morning here in Tennessee, and I am still watching your videos. Just watched part of your May 2024. When you need to change a little of your art when people complain, they all look alike thats when you as an artist get to step left and change!!! You did it lady. This artwork is different, but it's in your style!!! They can't say that anymore!!!! You have reached a great plateu!! I love these small paintings!!!! Wonderful!! And you can tell this is still your artwork!!! The colors are wonderful!! You have learned how to be different but, still the same!! God Bless!!!

[debrastevens]

HEART. Love how these latest pieces turned out. ♥

[nleiva]

So happy to have been a part of the workshop last week Betty. These came out beautiful as always. I watched and checked my workshop notes to make sure I hadn't missed something. HEART!

[sherrierichard]

Another good learning experience. Talking through your process is so helpful. ❤

[CecileWalters]

I really love your process! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

[TeresaRussellMS]

A workshop with Krista Harris?! I love her work. I'm happy you're getting to go enjoy that experience. I think I'll go enjoy browsing through her website now.

[andiehelen]

❤❤So glad to hear you will be having another SantaFe workshop! You’re the best teacher!

[sambasaidybah]

Hi my dear friend Betty, you are the real best arts Teacher, and the type of acrylic paint is the best, your paint come with deference message, I love it so much,

[CS-]

Thank you Betty. It is just a beautiful process and result. Love your art style.

[juliehouck]

Thanks so much for sharing. Love watching you work.🥰

[tredh]

Lovely! There should be a short video on how to pull that darn china marker string lol. I have no luck. 😂

[stacihartman]

I love watching you paint. Your style is so unique. I’ve tried to incorporate some of your methods in my work as well without copying you.

[leanneward]

Thank you for sharing your different techniques and explaining your process of your painting 🥰👍

[r.k.]

❤ Betty I loved the warm palette you had already on your boxes before you even began making marks. I am going to use those colors as inspiration for a creation this weekend. Beautifull work as always.

[annrubino]

Thoroughly enjoyable and rich with true tutorial inspiration. Thank you, Betty. Sounds like you are having a good artistic year. Sending blessings for your family as well. HEART!

[elizabethunruh]

Thank you Betty! I appreciate your videos!

[kathekokolias]

I enjoy watching your videos, always to the end, and I’m learning so much. Just did the Creative Visionary Program with Nicholas Wilton and watching you paint shows me how I can add another dimension to what I learned in his program. He talks about approaching art-making fearlessly, and you embody that idea. Thank you so much. 💋😍