Ashwini Bharathula (b. 1984) is a South India-born, Arizona-based representational fine artist known for her oil paintings, particularly portraits and still life. A former materials scientist with a PhD, she transitioned from a corporate career to art, blending precision with artistic expression, trained through the Scottsdale Artists' School and studies with artists like Daniel Keys. 

 

Scottsdale Artists' School

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Background and Education 

• Origin: Born and raised in South India.

• Education: Holds a Bachelor’s from IIT Madras and a Master’s/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University.

• Art Training: Studied at the Scottsdale Artists' School and with artists including Susan Lyon, Daniel Keys, Suchitra Bhosle, Louis Carr, Todd Casey, Ned Mueller, Adrien Gottlieb, and Kathleen Speranza.

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