Meet the Modern Renaissance Woman!

Ashwini lives at the confluence of color, clarity, and consciousness. She is a painter of light, a designer of elegant websites, and a guide into embodied wisdom. As The Modern Renaissance Woman, her life’s work is an invitation to live artfully, think technically, and grow soulfully.

I’m Ashwini Sadekar,
an Artist, Engineer, and Yoga Teacher
weaving color, code, and consciousness into every offering.

In the studio

I blend classical realism with modern color & share the joy through teaching.

Online

I design stunning artist websites that elevate your art online.

On the mat

I lead immersive trainings that honor tradition, lineage, and personal growth.

Origins & Horizons

Ashwini Sadekar, the modern renaissance woman, is a dynamic artist and teacher who seamlessly merges art, engineering, and yoga into a powerful, holistic expression. Born in India and now based in Seattle, Washington, her work draws on the rich cultural heritage of India and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

With a tech mind and artistic vision, Ashwini blends intellect, expression, logic, and spirituality. A Gage Academy of Art graduate and Carleton University alum with a master's in Electronics Engineering, her meticulous work reflects her study of traditional Western oil painting under renowned teachers Steve Huston, Charles Miano, Camille Przewodek, and Kimberly Trowbridge.

Her prismatic paintings achieve a delicate balance between impressionism and realism and draw viewers into her creative universe. As a meditator and yoga teacher, holistic practices form the core of her creative process. Ashwini blends visual arts with mindful living, crafting joyful radiating paintings.

Born into the Yog-Vedantik Tradition, Ashwini has mastered Kundalini, Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga. Ashwini loves integrating mindfulness, breathing practices for stress-free and conscious creativity. A beloved yoga teacher, Ashwini leads 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training at the University of Washington in Seattle.

I’m Ashwini - Artist, Engineer, & Yogi

A modern renaissance woman helping creatives bring their vision to life - on canvas, online, and within.

You're not just here to make art. You're here to express, grow, and align.

With a tripod background in classical painting, engineering & yoga, I blend creativity, mindfulness, and clarity in everything I offer.

Whether you're:
🎨 Building a soulful art practice
💻 Launching your artist website
🧘‍♀️ Seeking more balance on your path

I’m here to guide you with structure & heart.

You don’t have to choose between being technical and intuitive. You get it ALL!

And I’m here to support YOU.

Artist Statement

My work is rooted in a deep commitment to color. I paint planes of color like facets on a diamond. My representational oil paintings embody my own cultural fusion, combining the vitality and color of India with the rigor of western European painting traditions. I study the intricacies of human anatomy, as well as the birds and native flora of the Pacific Northwest. Through my experiments in color theory, I welcome viewers into a luminous world.

My process is precise and infused with intention. I prepare my canvas by applying natural earth tones like red stone and turmeric to create warmth and radiance. I delicately sketch the composition using brushes, mapping out geometric shapes to ensure accuracy in light and shadow articulation. I create detailed underpaintings, employing a nine-value scale of earth pigments. The next stage is color construction, in which I harmoniously layer the full rainbow spectrum using glazing techniques, merging classical realism with impressionistic expression. I employ the sfumato effect to create soft edges that enrich the dynamic quality of my compositions. The finished work is an illuminated, seamless color veil with a uniform surface quality.

Inspired by nature and diverse cultural experiences, my art is a bridge for deeper connection to the world around us. Combining classical realism and impressionist techniques, I strive to capture and enhance the radiance of light through color, and in so doing invite an experience of awakening, a moment of enlightenment. Each brushstroke communicates profound emotions and reflects the unity of being.

explore ashwini's soul soothing art

Yoga & Mindfulness

Born into Yoga-Vedantik tradition, Ashwini's journey into yoga began in India as a child, practicing yoga asana and Surya namaskar under revered Gurus. Today, she is a celebrated yoga instructor, blending her background as an Electronics Engineer and classical realist painter into a unique teaching approach.

With over 2000 hours of teacher training from renowned yoga academies in Hrishikesh and Mysore, India Ashwini leads the 200-HR YTT program at University of Washington, she is highly regarded for her expertise in planning sessions aligned with Yoga Alliance curriculum guidelines. Her teaching method integrates yoga philosophy, Sanskrit pronunciation, anatomy, breathwork techniques, posture labs, and class design, making yoga learning enjoyable and engaging for students.

She specializes in Himalayan Kundalini, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga traditions, holding certifications in prenatal, children's, and yin yoga. She empowers mothers through prenatal yoga. Her students delight in her blend of humor, poetry, and philosophy in her teaching approach. Graduates of her training program UW REC YTT have launched successful yoga teaching careers under Ashwini's guidance, benefiting from her focus on professional development in yoga.

Integrating her passion for Bollywood dance fitness into her classes, Ashwini combines extensive experience in guiding both in-person and online art, yoga and fun. Her dedication earned her the prestigious MVP award at UW REC in 2024.

Ashwini’s teachings extend beyond physical asana practice, emphasizing a deeper mind-body-breath connection. Her classes feature posture alignment cues, dynamic movements, breath exploration techniques, and guided meditations. Inspired by polymath Leonardo da Vinci, Ashwini encourages students to integrate their passions into a harmonious whole.

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