Art journal shots: Atomic Lotus

Create a soulful lotus-themed art journal page in about an hour

A calming, beginner-friendly mini-art class with a guided meditation, soulful journaling prompts and step-by-step painting guidance to help you gently realign with yourself.

If you’ve been feeling…

  • disconnected from your creativity
  • unsure about how to start art journaling
  • longing for something grounding and meditative
  • lacking motivation even though you miss making art
  • or just craving a gentle creative moment…

…this lesson was made for you.

This course is…

  • Perfect for beginners — no artistic skills required
  • Needs limited art supplies to complete
  • Available to you forever
  • An invitation to create at your own pace

Join me in the classroom for just US$27

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Imagine this...

It's a quiet evening. You have just about an hour to yourself. You pull out your art journal (or sketchbook) and your paints, press play, and paint with me. By the end of the evening, you would have created something whimsical, colorful, and uniquely yours.

But if you're reading this and thinking This sounds lovely, but I don't have an hour! don't worry - I've got you! Take 10 stolen minutes for yourself every day, and within a week, you would have created a whimsical art journal page.

What you’ll walk away with

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Create a complete lotus-inspired art journal page from start to finish
  • Learn how to create whimsical backgrounds, mark making, and stenciling
  • Learn simple composition ideas
  • Experience 2 guided meditations to support your inner alignment
  • Explore soulful journaling questions for reflection and clarity
  • Discover supply alternatives so you can use what you already have
  • Build skills you can repeat in future pages with new results each time you paint

Perfect for you if:

  • You want a creative practice that feels nourishing rather than demanding.
  • You don’t want “perfect art,” you want meaningful art.
  • You want someone to guide you gently, without overwhelming instructions.
  • You need creativity that supports your nervous system rather than stressing you out.

This is the kind of session I create for myself on evenings when I need to come back to myself — when the world feels loud, when my mind feels busy, when I’m craving color and quiet at the same time.

If that’s where you are right now, come sit with me at the painty table.

Let’s create something beautiful together...

Testimonials

"I have been following Shinjini's artwork on Instagram and I love how she calls it soul art. Every time I have said I want to paint but don't know where to begin, she has told me you only need to pick up a brush and some paint and the rest will happen. And she was right! I really enjoyed this lesson, the way she explained everything, and the gorgeous lotus that I painted!" - Jeanne

"What I loved was how reasonable the course was priced and the upfront list of materials you would need - with the must haves clearly mentioned. Inside are well-thought out, clearly articulated videos that take you step-by-step on what you need to do right from materials, alternatives, how to draw, how to do the background, etc. etc. This is the place you can begin your painting journey from so dig right in." - Suchita Agarwal

Want a sneak peek into the classroom?

Here's a timpe-lapsed video of a small part of the process I had shared on Instagram. Your lesson videos are not sped up so fast, and I explain each and every stroke and decision I make while painting this page.

Supply list:

You don’t have to buy everything on the list; use what you have!

*essential for class

Substrate of choice* {watercolor paper; artist’s sketch book {at least 140 gsm}; canvas board}

Gesso

Acrylic or craft paints in your favorite colors*

Paints I used:

Pebeo: Cobal Violet Dark Hue, Turquoise Blue, Flourescent Pink

Camel Artist Colors: Ultramarine Blue

Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Inks: Marine Blue, Shimmering Purple, Iridescent Gold

Assorted brushes*

Paint pens in different colors

I used:

Uniposca paint pens: white, gold, pink

Stencils of your choice

Waterproof black pen* {Sakura Pigma Micron and Sakura Identity Pen are good choices}

Pencil + eraser

FAQs

I can't meditate. Can I still do this course?

YES! The meditation is just one aspect of this course; you can do the journaling and the art journal spread without even looking at the meditation.

Is this a religious course?

Nope! Just some sharing of my favorite mindfulness and journaling practices.

I'm a total beginner Can I still do this course?

Yes! I will show you exactly how to draw the lotuses using simple shapes. This will be demonstrated both on video and through step-by-step photographs. I will also show you exactly how I created this page, stroke for stroke. You can follow right along with me as I create this spread.

Can I sell the art that I create in this course?

If you make the exact same thing that I am demonstrating, then no. If you use these techniques to create something of your own, then yes.

Do I have to attend this course at a certain time and/or place?

No! You can access the materials whenever and wherever you want to. They’re hosted in an online classroom and you will have access to the entire class once you sign up.

For how long do I have access to this course?

How does lifetime access sound?

Can I share the lesson with my friends?

If you think your friends would enjoy this course, please send them a link to this page and ask them to sign up. Please do not share your login credentials with anyone else. A lot of time and effort has gone into the creation of this class - please be mindful and respectful of my time and effort. If I find anyone sharing login credentials, your access to the class will be revoked and no refunds will be offered. Thank you for understanding.

I don’t think I can paint this! Can I get a refund for the course?

Sorry, no. Given the nature of this ecourse, no refunds will be offered.

I’ve ordered! Now what?
Awesome! You will receive an email from me with the login details for your class.

Help! I’m stuck with my painting/supplies/composition {related to this course}.

First, take a deep breath! You have ongoing teacher support - just drop me an email at Shinjini @ moderngypsy . in and I will do my best to help you out!

Ready to dive in?