KAGAYA


1968Born in Saitama Pref., Japan.
 Since he was a child, he has been interested in the constellation and astronomy.
1984Start to have interest in computer.
1988Entered Tokyo Designer School of Graphic Design. He started to paint
professionally.
1990Graduated from the above school and start to work for Hoshino-techo co.,ltd.
 As a new method of his painting, he start to use a computer to draw sketches
and compositions.
1995Start "Pure Digital Painting" from sketch to coloring to the complete painting.
1996"12 zodiac illustrations" Jigsaw puzzle was released in Japan.
 This series has been very popular and continues to be a top seller today.
1997The start of "Celestial Exploring".
1998Awarded the Gold Prize of "Digital Fine Art Session '98" by Trans-Modern Art
Ltd.,
 "Celestial Exploring" Jigsaw puzzle was released in Japan.
1999"Celestial Exploring" limited edition Giclee on canvas was released.
2000"the Zodiac" limited edition Giclee on canvas was released.
 "Ambiente" won first-place in the digital painting department of "the Seventh
Annual Micro Publishing News Digital Art Contest" sponsored by Hewlett-
Packard Co.

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