Tanjore Collective
Tanjore Collective
Vibha Raj

Tanjore Artist · Educator · Founder

Vibha Raj

An award-winning Tanjore artist and teacher, Vibha Raj's work centres on learning as a lifelong practice. She teaches across online and studio formats, helping students understand not just the technique, but the discipline and philosophy behind the art.

Teaching Rooted in Joy

Vibha Raj teaches with joy, patience, and an unwavering belief in her students. She encourages beginners and experienced learners alike to trust the process, assuring them that passion — not prior experience — is what truly matters.

15+ Years

Of dedicated practice and teaching in Tanjore painting

2,000+ Students

Guided across studio, online, and immersive learning formats

Vibha with students

Passion is all you need to begin — even if you've never held a paintbrush before.

Vibha Raj on a student's first step

From Her Students

Many of Vibha Raj's students pick up a paintbrush for the first time in her class.

Manasa C

Learning from Vibha was truly inspiring. Her patience and attention to detail made the entire process feel approachable.

Manasa C

Tanjore Painting

Pulimivijayalakshmi R

Vibha's teaching style is incredibly clear and supportive. She made sure every student felt confident at every stage.

Pulimivijayalakshmi R

Tanjore Painting

Apoorva YM

The way Vibha breaks down complex techniques into simple steps is remarkable. I never thought I could create something this beautiful.

Apoorva YM

Tanjore Painting

Vani P

Vibha's encouragement and detailed feedback helped me grow so much as an artist. I'm grateful for the experience.

Vani P

Tanjore Painting

Vani R

Every class with Vibha felt like a meditative experience. Her calm guidance and expertise made the journey truly special.

Vani R

Tanjore Painting

Manasa C

Learning from Vibha was truly inspiring. Her patience and attention to detail made the entire process feel approachable.

Manasa C

Tanjore Painting

Pulimivijayalakshmi R

Vibha's teaching style is incredibly clear and supportive. She made sure every student felt confident at every stage.

Pulimivijayalakshmi R

Tanjore Painting

Apoorva YM

The way Vibha breaks down complex techniques into simple steps is remarkable. I never thought I could create something this beautiful.

Apoorva YM

Tanjore Painting

Vani P

Vibha's encouragement and detailed feedback helped me grow so much as an artist. I'm grateful for the experience.

Vani P

Tanjore Painting

Vani R

Every class with Vibha felt like a meditative experience. Her calm guidance and expertise made the journey truly special.

Vani R

Tanjore Painting

Awards & Recognition

Over the years, Vibha Raj has received awards and media recognition for her artistic practice and her role in making Tanjore painting accessible to a wider audience.

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Expanding the Reach of Tanjore Art

An Early Online Educator

Vibha was among the earliest Tanjore artists to adopt online teaching, thoughtfully extending this classical art form beyond the limits of the physical studio.

Making Art Accessible

By teaching online, she made Tanjore painting accessible to students across the world, allowing learners from diverse geographies to engage deeply with the art.

Popularising the Art Digitally

Through platforms like Instagram, she created new entry points into the art and connected a global community of learners.

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