Whether you’re a beginner, or have a love for abstract art but have never taken a class, I highly recommend this online course. Betty Franks will take you through her Fields of Flowers from start to finish. So often, online courses seem to begin with that first stroke of paint. This course however, will take you through the supplies you will use, how to prep your paper, how to create mark making, how to loosen up before you begin, and encourage you to paint what inspires you. I often struggle with use of color. I loved the module dedicated on how to mix colors. Now my paintings from warm colors to cool, flow in a well balanced way. After completeing this course, I feel as though I have much more confidence on how to begin, taking away the intimidation that can come with starting an abstract piece. Filmed from above, you always have a clear vision of what is being done at all times. I never found myself rewinding to see what I missed. Not only that, but after purchasing, this class is always available for you to come back to if needed. Beyond five stars!

Loved the class. Your YouTubes make it look so easy, but the class slows it down and digs deeper. So glad I invested in it. Very good instructor style, every module was awesome.

This refreshing course captures an established artist’s process as she produces a singular piece beginning with surface preparation and composition decisions through bonus material showcasing an excellent overview of tonality and protective finish options. I particularly liked Betty’s conversational style. During filming, she shows working through challenges in real time. She deals with the inevitable procrastination stages that arise during the creative process. She embraces unexpected results inherent in a loose approach to abstract art as well as how and why she chooses to correct other outcomes. While sharing memories of her own beginner mishaps, she includes tips for recognizing, avoiding and working through awkward stages with a frank and natural voice. She is never condescending or slick or rehearsed. Betty talks honestly through her process as if she is speaking to an audience of peers. I recommend this course for beginners and intermediates interested in watching one artist use mixed media tools to create original, successful abstract works. I look forward to more courses as this artist builds her library of knowledge. Thank you!!

This is a wonderful course. Lots of great information and ideas to expand creativity! The demos you gave are really helpful and you are such a great teacher. I enjoyed it so much! Thank you! Sandy L.

I love all the tips you give for each stage of the painting. I feel it helps to explain the reasoning behind why you do the layering of marks and the filling in of spaces. I did find myself watching more than doing at some points and I think it was because I didn’t see what you saw, I thought every original mark and than all the changes were great but I did see, at the end, that what you did made more sense for your style. Mark making cheat sheet, loved that idea as I sometimes find myself wondering what marks to add that enhance my painting or help to tell the story I’m trying to convey. Having this to build upon will certainly help when I’m “stuck”. Building a palette Gave me the ok to mix my colors. Choosing a simple palette to make more cohesive palette kind of takes away the stress of deciding what colors to use. I’m certainly one to label things so I know what I used to get there help keep the process moving. I am working on convincing myself that less is more when it comes to colors but finding it difficult as I just love all colors! This segment really has my wheels turning and I think soon I’ll be enjoying more simpler palettes. I loved watching you work through some of your decisions. It showed me I’m not always crazy when I think out loud or when I pick out some places that need more or less work. Thank you for allowing those to be ok! I think this is a great course for beginners and for those that want to try a different view of abstract art. I have always loved abstract art and am finding my style the more I work. I have watched all your videos and have picked up quite at few staples that I put into my work every time as I find it helps me to create strong intuitive pieces. I just want to thank you for all of your efforts in sharing your work, knowledge, and lessons learned throughout your career! I really feel like you are a great mentor, teacher and of course, artist! Thank you so much, again, for this opportunity I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and will always refer back to it when I need some ideas and help.

I have taken several different painting courses and learned a little something from each one. Then I discovered Betty Frank's art. If only I could paint like that! When Betty announced she was going to teach a course I quickly signed up. And am I glad I did! Her course offers so much good, honest advice and she is such a wonderful teacher. Being able to watch and paint with Betty as she progressed through a painting was priceless. I learned so much about mixing colors, layering paint and mark making and so much more. If you take only one painting course take Betty Frank's. You won't be disappointed!

Betty thinks out loud, which was very helpful to me. I am so attracted to her process, and colors, but the value study was a mind-blower!

My takeaway was the "cheat sheet." I've since created my own, and now I never run out of ideas to get started with my paintings. I enjoyed watching her create. Learned a bit about layering, which initially was a problem for me. Not any more. Thanks so much, Betty.