About Me

Yukio Iraha spent his time as a youth copying cartoons and photos from magazines. His artistic inspiration began through his immersion in an over-stimulating and materialistic world. Having widely been inspired by the pop culture media, Iraha found himself drawing inspiration and styles from the images around him. In 1989, Yukio Iraha was accepted to Pacific Northwest College of Art in the scenic and urban town of Portland, Oregon. It was here that Mr. Iraha was able to earn his Bachelor in Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing. All his years of inspirational drawings were piqued by the vision of perfection with the natural inhabitance that surrounded him at Pacific Northwest College. After college, Iraha went on to achieve his ongoing passion of being an artist. Presently residing in Fairview, Oregon, Yukio Iraha is deeply absorbed in every aspect of his artwork. Mr. Iraha primarily spends his time researching and sketching new ideas, while invoking inspiration in every aspect of his daily life. The scenic redwoods and shorelines that line his western state provide for some gorgeous scenic views, sure to provide an abundance of inspiration to any. Yukio Iraha normally paints with water-based acrylics on wood panels, and Mr. Iraha can be considered an impressionist painter by the way he uses deep, bold colors to entrance his viewers eyes and enliven his artistic style.