Creating depth in your art | Betty Franks | abstract intuitive painting 

Yes, I agree! I prefer it quiet. I have gone back and forth on the whole music or no-music thing. Thanks for watching!

Awe...thanks so much for that feedback, Joan! I really appreciate it!

Awe....I love your note, Lyn! I'm so happy you found me and that my art resonates with you! Welcome to my world and my art adventures!!

Hi Frank, the journey of finding your voice is so necessary for every artist. Just keep on experimenting until you find what speaks to you most. When my clients order a commission from me, they are wanting my style of art. I work with them to figure out which of my paintings they like best and also discuss colors. Between the two, I create a piece. I have never had a client not want their commission. I allow them to make a couple of modifications (like more of a specific color, etc.) until they're happy with the piece. I hope that helps!

Thank you!

Wow, thanks! I love your poetic message, Dale!

Thanks so much!

Haha...yellow doesn't always work for me--especially that tone of yellow! I was also glad to get rid of it. Thank you for watching my videos, Laura!

Hello Anne! Thank you so much for watching!

haha...love it! I also paint what I feel in my heart. I think to myself, what does it feel like to be in a field of flowers. That's what I try to paint...that wonderful feeling. Thanks for watching, Kari!

Thanks so much!!

Hi Meredith! Thank you so much for watching the video! I varnish all my pieces that I sell. I use a spray varnish or fixative first to seal the mark making and then I use a fluid varnish. I have used matte, satin and gloss on my pieces. It really depends on the artwork in terms of deciding what type of finish I want on it. My smaller pieces almost always get gloss and lately, my larger pieces have been finished with matte. It's a mood thing! Here's a link to my process of varnishing art on paper. The same applies to my canvases: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KBg4GjajaPg.html Thank you again!

So happy you liked it! Thank you for your sweet comment!

That's so fun, Debra! Thank you for painting along with me!!

AWE....you are so sweet! Thank you, Elizabeth!!💜

Thank you so much for watching the video, Charlynn! Glad you found it helpful!

Yes, I have a love for color and enjoying playing and experimenting! Thanks so much for watching!

Glad you liked it, Valeri! Thanks so much for watching!

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching the video, Paulina!

I love what you said, Joan! Yes, you have to work through each painting. Sometimes that means taking some drastic steps. But, like you said, you have to do something. We can't learn otherwise. Keep on creating!

Hi Jean-Claude! Thank you for your sweet note! I agree....abstract art is hard and takes lots of practice. It wasn't always very easy for me, but after years of practicing, I feel much more confident. Thank you for watching and wishing you all the best!

Hi Kristiina! Your message just made my day!! I so very much appreciate you taking the time to tell me how you feel about my video and artwork. And, when I can uplift someone else, well, that fills my heart with joy! Welcome to my channel!! 💜

Thank you for your kind words, Eva! I appreciate you watching!

Good story! I love painting from my heart! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Kari!

You are very kind! Thank you for watching!

I love that you said "peeking over the shoulder". I actually created one on Instagram live last year and I titled it "peeking over my shoulder"! Thanks for watching, Brendan!

Looking forward to watching more, Betsy. I’ve been venturing into time-lapse painting videos as well as I develop and play with a new body of work. I appreciate your early comment in the video about music. I’ve set mine to music. Hopefully it works. Playing with watercolors has translated to playing with filming too. It satisfies the frustrated movie director in me.

@@miggseye I watched your video. Very cool process! I have to confess, I ended up turning off the sound. It's probably just me, but I find it distracting. Keep on creating (art and videos!)!

LOL. That’s hilarious, Betty. Thank you for being honest.

Thank you kindly, Gillian! I appreciate you watching my video!

Thank you, Deb from NZ! I will give that I try now that you spelled out where to find it. Yes, I bet it's funny hearing meeee taaalk soooo sloooooww! Thank you so much for watching another one of my videos!!

Hi Jane! I sent my customers a work in progress picture and then they asked me to take out most of the pink and add more teal and coral. They liked all the other colors I had used. Thank you so much for watching!

Many thanks!!

Glad you loved it, Beata! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for your note and for watching the video! I really appreciate it!

@@BettyFranksArt :)

Glad you liked the video, Rita! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Muchas gracias! Thank you for watching!

You are very kind to ask! Here's a link to my channel where you'll find all my videos: ru-vid.com/show-UC_LtcQkDngMzTtnGtdl1gxA Here's a link to my list of podcasts: www.bettykrauseart.com/events Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thank you for watching my video! Here's a link to the China Markers on my Amazon list: www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQS168/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.37XR9KGU5YT12&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_betty.krause.art_dp_vv_d

Awesome! Thank you, Andeana!

Thank you so much, Cara!

Yay! Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

Hi Teru, thanks for watching! I don't use oil pastels--they take too long to dry. Here's a video on how I varnish my art on paper. I use the same process for canvas/wood: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KBg4GjajaPg.html

Hi Heidi! I just peel off the layers of paint. I usually wait until I have 4-5 layers so that it's easy to peel off. Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you so much, Tina! I appreciate you watching the video!

Hummmm....honestly, I don't know how many are in this one. There's a couple of layers before I started the video. Maybe 4-6 layers? Thanks!

Hi Robyn! I'm so happy you found my videos. You'll find your style....just keep on creating! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

Thanks, Patricia! I varnish all my finished pieces that I make available for sale. It protects the artwork from dust and UV rays. I use a spray varnish or fixative to keep the final mark making in place and then I use Liquitex fluid varnish.

Interesting question! I don't think I know what transparent mixing white is. I have never used that product. Thanks for watching!

@@BettyFranksArt..thanks Betty--I am planning on ordering some to try.

Thank you kindly, Linda! I appreciate your sweet words!

Thank you so much!

Hi Marta, I don't use oil pastels. I use water-soluble marking tools and prisma color pencils. I spray the art first with either a fixative or a matte varnish and then I use Liquitex varnish (two coats). Thanks for watching!

Betty Krause Art )Thank you for the helpful comments. Could you pleas tell me what are “Prisma pencils” and which company product is it?

@@martahauer7783 Here's a link: www.amazon.com/dp/B005V650P8/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.37XR9KGU5YT12&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_betty.krause.art_dp_vv_d There's a link in the notes of this video that takes you to all my favorite art supplies. Thanks!

Betty, love your work your explaining as you go. So much better than loud, repetitive music❣️ more please❣️❣️

​@@judithhaley9887 Great feedback!! Thank you!!

I know of some who like to use house paint. I used it once on a piece I created for myself on canvas and it cracked. I didn't mind it, but I don't believe my customers would find it acceptable. I'm sure there's something you can add to the paint to keep it from cracking. If you're just painting for yourself, go for it! For me, since I sell my artwork, I don't want any issues with the art. I believe that house paint was meant to be used on a flat surface, not on canvas where the canvas moves. Thank you for watching and for your question!

Hi Judi! Thank you for watching and I'm glad to hear that you liked my talk throughout the video.

Hi Robert! I got a new camcorder that is now allowing me to do a lot more videotaping. I'm very pleased with it. I'm glad you can see more of my process now. Thank you so much for watching!!

So happy you liked the videos! Some don't have music and some do! Thanks for the feedback!

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

Thank you so much!

Hi Sarah, I have screws in the studs with about 1/4" sticking out. I just hang my canvas on it. Thank you for watching!

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

I love hearing that because my inspiration is fields of flowers (gardens count, too!). Thank you for watching!

Hi Sharon! Thank you for watching! Unfortunately, the less expensive paints have less pigment in them, which makes the colors dull. I don't know what additive would help. I would recommend that you try a few to see if it improves the quality. Nova is very affordable. Try their 4 oz jars. Wishing you all the best!

Hey Sharon, I use Liquitex Basics which are really nice and highly pigmented and I wait until Michaels runs a 40% off sale (either on the paints or for anything regularly priced) and stock up. For that price you get several ounces for $3. You can't beat that and Liquitex is a really great company and they have a good lightfastness rating, the highest rating.

@@sweetboo1022 Thanks for the tip! Golden brand seems very expensive. The Nova brand isn't too bad, but I may try the Liquitex as I can get that in my local craft store.

@@sharonstratis2846 Hobby Lobby carries a very inexpensive brand called masters touch and every other week they have it for 50% off so you can get it for $2.50 for 4 ounce tube. I will say though that it's not great if you're trying to paint detailed work but if you're into the abstracts it's not so bad. Rhe other bad thing about it is it doesn't even have a lightfastness rating so don't expect it to be something that's going to last for a long time but if you're just starting out and you want something cheap to practice with that would probably be your best bet... if you have a Hobby Lobby close to you. Good luck & start creating. Cheers

Thank you kindly!!

Glad it was helpful! Give the Nova paints a try. Yes, they are comparable to Liquitex and Golden. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for watching!

Hi Natasha! Here's the link to my favorite art supplies: www.bettykrauseart.com/my-favorite-art-supplies Thank you for asking!

Right?! They're doing it the way they want to that doesn't follow old school thinking!

Awesome! Yes, I think it's best without the music...and the fact that I bought a new microphone! Thank so you so much for watching and commenting, Janie!

I never clean my plastic palette that's on my wall. I use the same type of plastic as my palette on my table. With that one, I let a few layers of paint dry before I peel it off. I don't like to waste plastic (our landfills have too much in them already), so I use the same plastic for years. Thank you!

Hi Carol! Golden and Liquitex, in my opinion, are comparable to Nova (or I should say Nova is comparable to them!). The paint is more of a fluid paint. The colors are amazing. Buy a couple of 4 oz jars in your favorite colors and give them a try. Tell them I sent you! www.novacolorpaint.com Thank you for watching and commenting!

Hi Beth! Sadly, shipping anything these days is expensive. Companies like Amazon can offer free shipping because of the volume of sales. And, since the pandemic, the prices have gone up drastically. The best thing you can do is send them a message. If they hear from enough folks, I'm sure they'll find a way to increase their sales by reducing the price of shipping. Thank you!

@@BettyFranksArt Thanks thats a great idea!!!

Thank you kindly, Rita!

Hi Virginia! I wish I could answer that question for you. I have never used oils, so I don't know how to paint with them or if this technique would work. I love them because they dry fast and because I don't have to have a well ventilated room to paint. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Thank you for watching! I have been creating art for about 6 years. In 2015 I started creating abstract art and then about two years ago I was creating art full time.

If you can peel them off,take a look at the underside of them.u will see some interesting collage pieces.

They are called paint skins. You can make them intentionally also. 😁

I peel off the dried paint after several layers (enough dried paint to make it easy to peel). I don't use the "skins", as they are called, because it just doesn't work in my style of art. Thanks for watching!

Hi Liz, I don't like to use oil pastels. I use water-based mark making tools for the most part. I like to use China markers (which are a little bit waxy), but those usually get covered up with paint. I don't like oil pastels because they take forever to dry! Thanks for watching!

@@BettyFranksArt Hi!! How beautiful !!, Thanks for answering, I love your art

@@lizrodriguez6105 Thank you so much, Liz!

Hi Debbie! Yes, I varnish every piece that is sold. Here's a video on how I varnish art on paper. I use the same process for art on canvas or wood: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KBg4GjajaPg.html Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks, Jill! I used to use stencils when I was creating mixed media pieces (see my really old videos). But, since I switched to abstract, I don't use them.

Julie, my primary reasons for not mixing my warms and cools is to that I don't create mud. It keeps my colors bright and vivid. Thanks!

Love that! Thanks, Raye!

The canvases I purchase are all gessoed, so I don't need to add more to it. Thanks for watching!

For all my pieces, I use the square inch method. Here's some google results: www.google.com/search?q=how+to+charge+for+artwork+by+the+square+inch&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS815US815&oq=how+to+charge+for+artwork+by+the+square+inch&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2.9715j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 For commissions, I add 25% on top of my standard pricing. I hope that helps!

@@BettyFranksArt thank you. 😁

Hi! I don’t see the link to the four mil plastic… Could you share that?

@@misticangel318 Here you go: smile.amazon.com/TRM-Manufacturing-40350C-Weatherall-Thickness/dp/B00KOOF5MK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=TRM+Manufacturing+40350C+Weatherall+Visqueen+Plastic+Sheeting%2C+Drop+Cloth+3%27+Wide+x+50%27+Length+x+4.0+mil+Thickness%2C+Clear&qid=1595766470&s=industrial&sr=1-1

Hi Candi, I spray them with a spray varnish or fixative first and then I add two coats of Liquitex varnish. Here's a video on how I varnish art on paper. The same process applies to canvas/wood: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KBg4GjajaPg.html Thank you for watching!

@@BettyFranksArt Thank you so much for the reply! I've been enjoying your videos and love your art style. :) Take care

Thanks for letting me know, Lynda! And, thank you for watching!

So glad you've been converted, Shelly! Welcome to the wonderful world of abstract art! The China markers are a little bit waxy. Sometimes they show through because I didn't cover them up entirely with paint. Other times, they show up because I use them towards the very end of the painting. I have this video on how I varnish art on paper. I use the same process for canvas/wood: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KBg4GjajaPg.html Thank you for watching and commenting!

Hi Claudy! I agree with you...let's break all the rules and make art in a way that expresses ourselves creatively!

@@BettyFranksArt Amen... It never crossed my mind because I'm more involved in what is on the canvas, which is what counts, in fact, that is all that counts... Philosophically speaking, it doesn't even matter who painted the image because all that ultimately matters is we have the Artwork for now and for the extended future and bet future generations laugh like I did when reading someone instructing you on anything... It truly made me laugh because I assumed he was joking... I do know of Artists without hands, so of course, you do it as you do, period... It was ridiculous to almost bizarre... I would have said to him, "thank you" and then do as you always do... I wouldn't have said anything other than "thank you"... Finally, you must know, negative respondents spread our name and work better than positive viewers... There's a slogan they teach advertising experts in college, my sister being one, the slogan is, "All Publicity Is Good Publicity" and it's so true and I learned long ago to love my negative responders because they are such good publicity, they really are.... So, I just smile and hope they hate me on Facebook and Twitter too... Tell everyone how bad my work is and I will sincerely thank you... LOL Master Krause, it's just part of being popular and hopefully, it gets worse, not better... LOL Guess it's all in how we look at it because it really is... Just think of today's top celebrities, where would they be without their negative publicity and even top Madison Avenue Ad Agencies even try to generate the negative publicity because it can most always be positive in its impact... So learn to love your negative responders, and thank them for all the work they do in spreading your good, fantastic, Artwork... ..

@@ClaudyArfaras Well said!

I'm so happy you enjoyed this video, Valv!

So soft that you can't even hear it! 😁

Hi Gayle, I'm not sure at what point I did that. If I did, I'm using acrylic paints and they dry pretty quickly, especially when it's warm in my studio. I also don't use a lot of paint on my brush, so the paint tends to dry quickly. Thanks for watching!

I totally agree with you about the music! When I watch other videos, I end up turning off the sound for that reason. Thanks so much for watching, Louise!

To me, abstract painting is my interpretation of the world created on the way I feel, not see. In my artwork, I am creating my view of fields of flowers. I hope that helps! Thanks, Neha!

So it is based on feeling of the painter.I got this now. Thanks @@BettyFranksArt

@@Doseofloveandhappiness Yes, for me it is expressing how I feel. It may be different for other abstract painters. Thank you!

@@BettyFranksArt so it can be in any form.

Thanks, Sylvia!

I totally agree with you! When I watch other videos, I prefer no music. I always end up turning it down or off. Thanks!

Thank you for watching!

Thank you!

Keep on going! You gotta get through the "ugly teenage years" stage!

Thank you kindly!

Wonderful! Glad you liked that, Susan!

Yes!! 🙌🧡🙌

Larry, art is subjective. I totally get that you don't like my art. No worries. Wishing you all the best!

Larry, that was uncalled for. Every artist has their own style and movement. It’s from the heart! Let’s see your art, with your holding the paint brush the way you do. This is beautiful! I love how it’s turning out. By the way there are people who paint with their mouth and feet. They don’t have hands.

Let's see you work then fine artist know all