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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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12 Essential Tips On Meditation

12 Essential Tips On Meditation

Meditation tips that have stood the test of time. Based on what I have learned from a lifelong meditation practice.

How To Watercolor An Amaryllis Flower

How To Watercolor An Amaryllis Flower

The Amaryllis flower is a Christmas favorite, but the striped petals can be challenging to paint in watercolor. Easy step-by-step-tutorial.

How to Watercolor a Chrysanthemum Flower

How to Watercolor a Chrysanthemum Flower

Watercolor tutorial with the graceful, ornamental Chrysanthemum flower. Learn dry brush technique, and add gouache and colored pencils.

Easy Watercolor Tutorial: Vibrant Poppy Flowers

Easy Watercolor Tutorial: Vibrant Poppy Flowers

Learn to watercolor poppy flowers and how to mix colors to achieve the look of the opaque, pastel leaves. Add colored pencils for realism.

How to Make A Gold Background With watercolor

Watercolor Background Tutorial With Gold Powder Texture

How to use watercolor gold powder to paint a free-flowing golden background. A step-by-step tutorial that includes how to watercolor a daisy.

How To Mount Watercolor Paper

How To Mount Watercolor Paper to Avoid Bumps

How to mount watercolor paper on a wooden board. The paper will stay flat without any bumps. Easy step-by-step tutorial.

How to Watercolor Beautiful, Simple Flowers

How to Watercolor Beautiful, Simple Flowers

Easy step-by-step watercolor tutorial for beginners. Download and trace a printable drawing of the flower and focus on learning watercolor.

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Discover How to Watercolor Clouds

Learn an easy way to paint watercolor clouds, adding white gouache and colored pencils to create realistic cumulus clouds.

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How to Paint an Illuminated Letter E With Watercolor Gold

Step-by-step tutorial using watercolor gold paint and regular watercolors for a highly decorative look. An illuminated flower letter.

How To Make Gold Watercolor In Four Easy Steps

How To Make Gold Watercolor In Four Easy Steps

Step-by-step tutorial. You need only three ingredients to make watercolor gold paint. Enhance your watercolor artwork with beautiful golden highlights.

Watercolor Tutorial for Beginners: Iris Flower

Watercolor Tutorial for Beginners: Japanese Iris Flower

How to watercolor a beautiful wild, Japanese iris. Follow a simple step-by-step process and paint a stunning, colorful flower.

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Notebooks and Merchandise in Japanese Retail Stores

Notebooks with cover art and coloring page by Cecilie Okada, along with other products. They are popular gifts in Japan.