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Ever wondered how a simple daily drawing habit could turn into a gentle, thriving art business and a 10K+ subscriber YouTube channel? 

In this episode, Delores sits down with watercolor artist and teacher Teresa of Beala Designs to trace that journey from lunchbox napkin doodles to YouTube tutorials that calm, encourage, and inspire.

Teresa shares how drawing on her daughter’s lunch napkins every school day—from preschool all the way through high school—quietly built her skills and confidence. 

That practice eventually led her into Spoonflower fabric design contests, falling in love with watercolor, and discovering the world of surface pattern design.

You’ll hear how she:

• Turned an everyday drawing ritual into a true creative habit
• Entered her very first Spoonflower contest with a rustic fall pie design (and placed 13th!)
• Started a watercolor YouTube channel from scratch—navigating cameras, lighting, and editing
• Keeps her videos calm, approachable, and beginner-friendly for nervous watercolor learners
• Balances YouTube, family life, moving cities, and being a hands-on grandma
• Uses batching, simple systems, and small consistent steps to avoid burnout

If you’ve been dreaming about sharing your art online, starting a YouTube channel, or teaching what you love—but perfectionism or fear keeps getting in the way—Teresa’s story will feel like a deep, reassuring exhale.

Connect with Teresa:
Website: bealadesigns.com
Instagram: @beala_designs
YouTube: @BealaArt

 If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a creative friend who needs a reminder that small steps really do add up. 💛 

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