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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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Beginner Sketching Ideas From Nature

Beginner Sketching Ideas from Nature

Get beginner sketching ideas, learn how to discover more, and never run out of things to draw. Take your artwork to the next level.

Easy watercolor art with a step-by-step tutorial for the beautiful red Mexican sunflower. Focus on the whole plant.

Easy Watercolor Art: Red Flower Tutorial With Colored Pencil Accents

Easy watercolor art with a step-by-step tutorial for the beautiful red Mexican sunflower. Focus on the whole plant.

The easy mandala in this tutorial has no intricate, multi-layered patterns. It is a flower. Learn how to watercolor it.

Easy Mandala Inspired by an Unusual Flower: Watercolor Tutorial

The easy mandala in this tutorial has no intricate, multi-layered patterns. It is a flower. Learn how to watercolor it.

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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.