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Cecilie Okada

Hello! I´m a Norwegian illustrator inspired by nature and Asian aesthetics. I love sharing watercolor tutorials, sketching tips, and creativity boosters.

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Journal Idea with Hand Lettering

Whimsical Letter E Illustration for Your Journal

Watercolor a whimsical letter E and spark your creativity. Great for journaling. Download free line art and a lettering practice sheet.

What is Mindfulness Through Art?

What is Mindfulness Through Art?

Engaging in creative activity is one of the easiest ways to practice mindfulness and experience a deeply relaxed state. Learn how.

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Illuminated Letter D Watercolor Tutorial

Watercolor tutorial for letter D illustrated with a flying bird. Download free line drawing and a practice sheet for the unique letter D shape.

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Vintage Beetles and Colorful Butterflies

A bold, graphic line illustration and photos of nature's brush strokes on butterflies and beetles.

Creative Burst with Coloring Calendar 2019

Amazing Coloring for Coloring Calendar

Beautiful coloring artwork by Jacquelyn Elliott, mindfully coloring her way through each month’s illustrations.

How To Trace Onto Watercolor Paper

How To Trace Onto Watercolor Paper

The easy way to transfer line art to watercolor paper. Relax with watercolor without the hassle of drawing first. Step-by-step tutorial.

How to Draw and Watercolor a Realistic Bird

How to Draw and Watercolor a Realistic Bird

How to draw a realistic bird with colored pencils, drawing on top of a watercolor base. Step-by-step video tutorial.

Why Meditation Creates More Time Than it Takes

Why Meditation Creates More Time Than it Takes

Become your positive, life-affirming, active self. How meditation works to clear up the inner conflicts that steal your time.

Color Scheme for Illuminated Letter C

Illuminated Letter C Watercolor Tutorial

How to watercolor an illuminated letter C illustration with vibrant greens and yellow inspired by a beautiful damselfly.

Art Inspiration from Antique Fairy Tale Book

Art Inspiration from Vintage Fairy Tale Book

Beautiful, gold-stamped vintage book cover for H.C. Andersen fairy tales published in 1897, as well as some amazing illustrations from the book.

Why Meditation is Great for Creativity

Why Meditation Improves Your Creativity

Focus through meditation is your best tool for harnessing creative ideas. Why creative activity, in turn, helps your meditation.

Illuminated Letter C With Watercolor

Watercolor Tutorial With Illuminated Letter C Color Palette

Pick up a beautiful color scheme from a photo. Watch as I paint an illuminated letter C and learn how to mix the colors as well.