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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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Watercolor hibiscus tutorial with a focus on white gouache. Paint the shadows first and then layer on the white petals.

How to Watercolor a Delicate White Hibiscus Flower

Watercolor hibiscus tutorial with a focus on white gouache. Paint the shadows first and then layer on the white petals.

Watercolor Pine Trees Tutorial With Old Shed

Watercolor Pine Trees Tutorial With Old Shed

A simple process will do to watercolor pine trees. You will get the hang of it with a little bit of practice. Tutorial includes an old shed.

How to Watercolor Oranges on a Lush, Leafy Branch

How to Watercolor Oranges on a Lush, Leafy Branch

Oranges are great for watercolor practice. Get the hang of the round shape, and you can easily watercolor any other round object.

How to Draw a Sunflower With a Freehand Golden Ratio Spiral

How to Draw a Sunflower With a Freehand Golden Ratio Spiral

How to draw a sunflower that includes the golden ratio spiral at the center. Easy freehand steps. Watercolor and colored pencils finish.

Colored Pencils Art Ideas: Jewel Beetle Tutorial

Colored Pencils Art Ideas: Jewel Beetle Tutorial

Sparkly jewel beetle step-by-step tutorial, using unique colored pencils technique. Draw on plain watercolor base, use white gouache for shine.

Watercolor Pencil Tutorial: A Fresh, Beautiful Flower

Watercolor Pencil Tutorial: A Fresh, Beautiful Flower

In this watercolor pencil tutorial, you will learn some techniques. Practice and experiment with how colors that are activated with water behave.

A watercolor painting for beginners with a simple process. To avoid drawing a cluster of flowers, I have taken a decorative a

Watercolor Painting for Beginners: Yellow Primrose Tutorial

A watercolor painting for beginners with a simple process. Take a decorative approach to avoid drawing a cluster of flowers.

How to Use Watercolor Pencils: Colorful Butterfly

How to Use Watercolor Pencils: Colorful Butterfly

A colorful butterfly is excellent for learning how to use watercolor pencils. The tutorial also shares insights on improving the process.

Peony Watercolor Tutorial Inspired by Japanese Aesthetics

Peony Watercolor Tutorial Inspired by Japanese Aesthetics

Drawing peonies can be hard, but painting this beautiful flower is easy. Follow a simple recipe. Step-by-step peony watercolor tutorial.

Watercolor Seashells Tutorial: Learn From My Mistakes

Watercolor Seashells Tutorial: Learn From My Mistakes

How to watercolor seashells with nature’s beautiful pattern design. Learn from my mistakes as I take you through the step-by-step process.

How to Paint a Cute Watercolor Bird in 5 Quick Steps

How to Paint a Cute Watercolor Bird in 5 Quick Steps

Some birds are easier to watercolor than others. Complete your painting of a lovely little speckled wood thrush in five simple steps.

Flowers to Paint in Watercolor: Velvet-Red Slipper Orchid

Flowers to Paint in Watercolor: Velvet-Red Slipper Orchid

Are you looking for flowers to paint in watercolor? The red slipper orchid is easy. Focus on simple petals and color. No complex light effects.