Goddess Sketchbook: A Daily Practice Inspired by Feminine Energy by Lily Sol

Beginner | 3 hours

Taught by Lily Sol

Come make artwork for radiant souls. In this daily practice, Berkeley artist Lily Sol invites you to tap into feminine energy in all its forms. Over the month together, use mixed media to channel four goddesses inspired by the power and beauty of nature. In your journal, you’ll adorn your goddesses in flower crowns, jewels, and hues that make your heart sing. Lily’s playful energy makes it easy to stay present and soft-hearted, so join us for a daily dose of blossoming.

Learn how to:

Draw stylized facial features
Make your own collage paper paint with a palette knife
Paint with pearly, iridescent paints
Incorporate many layers to a composition
Use nature as inspiration for a portrait

Chapters

Goddess Sketchbook: A Daily Practice Inspired by Feminine Energy
Overview00:55

Warming Up
Day 1 - Materials03:16
Day 2 - Abstract face doodles02:41
Day 3 - Stylized eyes03:21
Day 4 - Stylized noses02:45
Day 5 - Stylized mouths02:43
Day 6 - Doodle using watercolors06:33
Day 7 - Make background12:07

Week 2 - Earth Goddess
Day 8 - Get grounded03:15
Day 9 - Sketch your goddess03:55
Day 10 - Paint her14:20
Day 11 - Glue goddess in background04:11
Day 12 - Add flower crown08:14
Day 13 - Embellish08:45
Day 14 - Add final details04:50

Week 3 - Water Goddess
Day 15 - Look to the ocean02:55
Day 16 - Doodle04:09
Day 17 - Color your doodles11:26
Day 18 - Sketch your mermaid06:18
Day 19 - Paint your mermaid19:17
Day 20 - Paint background13:06
Day 21 - Add final details09:45

Week 4 - Rainbow Goddess
Day 22 - Get colorful02:05
Day 23 - Sketch faces06:25
Day 24 - Sketch your goddess04:40
Day 25 - Paint your goddess11:30
Day 26 - Create her dress09:14
Day 27 - Add fruit crown05:29
Day 28 - Add final details09:57
Day 29 - Turn yourself into a goddess03:51
Day 30 - Meet Lily's goddesses02:11

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Mixed media or watercolor paper sketchbook / journal
Various collage materials (found papers, magazines, photographs, metallic paper, etc.)
Variety of writing utensils (pencils, ink pen, color pencil, sharpie marker)
Variety of brushes for acrylic, watercolor, and glue (fine and medium round, flat)
Watercolor set
Gouache and/or acrylic paints, a few of each in warm and cool colors, black and white, iridescent paints (Lily uses Arteza Pearl colors and Golden Fluid Acrylics Interference Red)
Variety of paint pens (white, gold, green, pink, etc.)
Glue (Lily uses matte gel medium, but a glue stick is fine)
Oil pastels
Fixative spray
Scissors
Cup of water
Spray bottle
Paint palette
Scissors
X-acto blade
Acrylic ink (optional)
Chalk pastels (optional)