Yuka Izuhara is an illustrator and artist from Osaka, Japan. Introduced to art through painting classes from an early age, she later studied Graphic Design at the University for the Creative Arts in the United Kingdom. Her work is characterised by a distinctive colour palette and a vibrant visual language that celebrates individuality and imagination.

Yuka has collaborated with brands. Her achievements include receiving the Silver Award in the Cosmetics Category at the 2024 JPM POP Creative Awards for her collaboration with 1DAY TATTOO Eyebrow Mascara. Her artwork has also been selected for the UNIQLO × Billiken T-shirt collaboration. In addition, she was selected for the television project Akashiya Sanma Gallery and appeared on national television.

She has gained international recognition, earning Second Prize at TenTen Award 2025 in New York. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including in Taiwan, and continues to reach audiences in Japan and abroad.

2025
・Second Prize, TenTen Award 2025 (New York)
・Top 10, Bangkok Illustration Fair 2025 (Bangkok)

2024
・1DAY TATTOO Eyebrow Mascara Package Design
(Silver Award, Cosmetics Category, JPM POP Creative Awards 2024)
・UNIQLO × Billiken Collaboration T-shirt Project
・Billiken Creators Exhibition (OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts)

2023
・WHATZ ART FAIR Taiwan (Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel)

2021
・Selected for Akashiya Sanma Gallery (National TV Appearance)

2019
・Umaibo × Creators Package Design
・Osaka Marathon Charity T-shirt Design

2018
・Kiyo Bank Award, International Art Fair UNKNOWN ASIA

2017
・Audience Award, International Art Fair UNKNOWN ASIA

2014
・Encouragement Award, Osaka Private School Art Exhibition

2012
・Encouragement Award, Osaka Private School Art Exhibition

2011
・Honourable Mention, JQA International Environmental Children’s Drawing Contest