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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 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.

How to Draw and Watercolor Trees Easily

How to Watercolor Trees Inspired by Oriental Art

Learn to watercolor trees through an easy method inspired by Oriental art. Follow this decorative approach and ignite your creativity.

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How to Watercolor the Fleeting Beauty of a Cherry Blossom

How do you watercolor the wafer-thin petals of the cherry blossom? Learn the little-known method of painting highlights with white gouache.

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New and Improved One Tree Art Club Free Library

Extensive collection of free watercolor and drawing tutorials with free line art. An invaluable resource for watercolor enthusiasts.

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How to Effortlessly Create Easy Doodle Art

Doodle art is for fun and relaxation, but also great for advancing your drawing skills. Easy doodle art at your fingertips.

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How to Watercolor a Simple, Graceful Flamingo

Flamingos are easy to watercolor. With only two main colors, a few steps will complete a beautiful watercolor flamingo. Access a library of free outlines that go with watercolor tutorials.

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How to Watercolor an Iconic Spring Flower

Learn how to watercolor an iconic Norwegian spring flower, blue hepatica, or liverleaf. Use your colored pencils for details. Step-by-step tutorial.

Play blending colors in this watercolor tree frog tutorial. Be creative and leapfrog your current watercolor skills. Splash o

Colorful Little Creature Watercolor Tutorial: Tree Frog

Play by blending colors in this watercolor tree frog tutorial. Be creative and leapfrog your current watercolor skills. Splash out! Free outline.

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Sketching Exercise: Chinese Zodiac Animals

Sketch Chinese Zodiac animals with reference photos of cute, roundish Japanese stone sculptures. Playful drawing exercise.

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Add Text to Photo for Free: Our New Tool for Artists

Simple online editor to add text to photos for free. No annoying watermarks, unlimited use. Great for greeting cards, social media, blogging.