Tanjore Artist · Head Teacher

Yashaswini Jaishankar

She began her journey with Tanjore Collective as a student. She teaches with clarity and patience. Her teaching focuses on helping students master intricate detailing and correct techniques, with special attention to building a strong foundation for beginners.

Guidance That Builds Confidence

Yashaswini Jaishankar teaches with clarity, care, and quiet encouragement. Through step-by-step guidance and gentle, constructive corrections, she creates a learning environment that feels supportive rather than intimidating, helping students build confidence as their skills and understanding take shape.

3+ Years

Of committed practice and mindful teaching in Tanjore paintings

400+ Students

Taught over 15+ courses, masterclasses post her 1 year training

“Interest is where you begin; dedication and practice are what carry you forward.”

Yashaswini on a student's first step

Lord Balaji

Yashaswini's favourite subject to paint is Lord Balaji

Embossing

Favourite part of the Tanjore process is embossing

Favourite Joy

The calm that comes with focused, uninterrupted practice.

Lord Balaji

Yashaswini's favourite subject to paint is Lord Balaji

Embossing

Favourite part of the Tanjore process is embossing

Favourite Joy

The calm that comes with focused, uninterrupted practice.

More Than Just Learning

Students often describe the quiet clarity Yashaswini Jaishankar brings to the classroom. Her teaching creates a steady, encouraging space where learners grow into the process, finding confidence through patient practice and gentle guidance.

Yashaswini's clarity in teaching complex techniques made my learning journey smooth and enjoyable. Her step-by-step approach gave me confidence.

Nithya V

Lord Balaji

I appreciated Yashaswini's patience and attention to detail. She ensured each student understood every step before moving forward.

Sushma S

Lord Hanuman

Yashaswini's gentle corrections and encouraging words helped me improve tremendously. She has a real gift for teaching.

Anupama

Lord Ganesha

Learning from Yashaswini was a wonderful experience. Her calm demeanor and thorough explanations made the art form accessible.

Meghana B

Lord Ganesha

Yashaswini's dedicated approach to teaching and her eye for detail made every class enriching. I'm grateful for her guidance.

Radha S

Goddess Annapoorneshwari

Yashaswini's clarity in teaching complex techniques made my learning journey smooth and enjoyable. Her step-by-step approach gave me confidence.

Nithya V

Lord Balaji

I appreciated Yashaswini's patience and attention to detail. She ensured each student understood every step before moving forward.

Sushma S

Lord Hanuman

Yashaswini's gentle corrections and encouraging words helped me improve tremendously. She has a real gift for teaching.

Anupama

Lord Ganesha

Learning from Yashaswini was a wonderful experience. Her calm demeanor and thorough explanations made the art form accessible.

Meghana B

Lord Ganesha

Yashaswini's dedicated approach to teaching and her eye for detail made every class enriching. I'm grateful for her guidance.

Radha S

Goddess Annapoorneshwari

Deepening the Practice of Tanjore Art

Focused Craftsmanship

Yashaswini's work is defined by intricate detail and consistent precision, visible across all her paintings. Through focused practice, each element emerges with clarity and balance.

Balanced & Reflective

She believes in continual self-improvement through dedicated practice and the courage to learn, even when the process feels challenging. This mindset carries into her teaching, where she encourages students to approach learning with openness, patience, and confidence.

Strengthening the Learning Foundation

She plays a key role in strengthening the foundations of Tanjore painting for new learners, ensuring that essential techniques and detailing are understood with clarity and care from the very beginning.