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Workshop: Mindful Artist Critique with Ashwini Sadekar
March 8 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside) invites you to join us for a fun and supportive critique session with artist and instructor Ashwini Sadekar!
Bring 1-2 of your artworks to share for a supportive critique session open to artists of all skill levels and mediums.
Through tailored feedback on medium, color, and composition, Ashwini will guide you to see your work in new ways.
Group discussions will foster mindful observation and thoughtful commentary, encouraging growth and connection within the artistic community.
Outcome: Gain actionable insights and fresh inspiration to elevate your art!
This workshop is free and open to everyone.
Location Details: The VALA Art Center is located within the Zephyr on the Park complex, at the intersection of 161st Ave NE and NE 80th St, where it meets Redmond Way. It is next door to Nekter Juice Bar. To ensure accurate GPS navigation, please use the full address of the VALA Art Center instead of its name to avoid being directed to a previous location.
Parking Tips: Street parking is available around the complex and along Downtown Park. If nearby street parking is unavailable, the Redmond Transit Center’s parking garage offers free spaces and is located a short distance from the VALA Art Center. Upon exiting the garage’s back door, you’ll be a 1- to 2-minute walk from the center.
About the Instructor:
Ashwini Sadekar, the modern renaissance woman, is a dynamic artist and teacher who seamlessly merges engineering, art, and yoga into a powerful, holistic practice. Born in India and now based in Issaquah, 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.
Learn more at https://www.ashwinisadekar.com/