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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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7 Creativity Tips to Make Your Artwork Shine

Seven creativity tips that require nothing more than a habit upgrade. Cultivate and harness creativity; it is a freely available gift.

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How to Draw Realistic: Kingfisher with Colored Pencils & Watercolor

The dazzling plumage of azure kingfishers inspired this tutorial. Learn how to draw realistic with colored pencils on top of dry watercolors.

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Create Art With Watercolor Pencils: Orchid Tutorial

Creating art with watercolor pencils is very different from watercolor. Orchid tutorial making use of the unique qualities of watercolor pencils.

Use a simple, free tool to create color pallets from images. Paint your creative flower drawing with beautiful watercolors.

How to Make a Color Palette for Creative Watercolor Flowers

Use a simple, free tool to create color pallets from images. Paint your creative flower drawing with beautiful watercolors.

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How to Paint a Golden Watercolor Lotus

The uniform shape of the lotus petals makes it an easy subject for the artist. In this tutorial, we aim for a realistic watercolor lotus.

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5 Steps to Watercolor a Luminous Queen Lily

Watercolor lily tutorial about painting luminous petals, making use of white gouache. Free outline for this pink and orange turmeric flower.

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Watercolor Fuchsia Tutorial: A Beautiful Blossom

Learn how to paint a captivating watercolor fuchsia flower. Focus on a single bloom. Draw 3D effects with colored pencils. Free outline.

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How to Paint Frothy Watercolor Waves in a Dramatic Seascape

Paint frothy watercolor waves by using a natural sponge with white gouache. Seascape watercolor & colored pencil tutorial. Free line art.

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Watercolor for Beginners Tutorial: A Radiant Flower

Learn how to watercolor the radiant colors and lush leaves of the Goldfish flower. Follow the steps in this watercolor tutorial for beginners.

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How to Paint a Water Drop in Watercolor: Leaf Study

All it takes to watercolor water drops is painting highlights and shadows in the right places. Step-by-step tutorial with free outline.

Watercolor values can be a confusing topic. Learn watercolor terms with this easy watercolor tutorial for a tropical fish. Fr

How to Identify Watercolor Values and Hues: Fish Tutorial

Watercolor values can be a confusing topic. Learn about the terms in this easy watercolor tutorial for a tropical fish. Free line art.

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Watercolor Spring Flower Tutorial: Snow Drop

Snowdrop is an easy watercolor spring flower project. The only colors are green, white, shadows, and a contrasting background. Free line art.