Luis Barajas Ochoa

BIOGRAPHY

Luis Barajas Ochoa is different from most artists because most artists always mention how they started painting or drawing as young as they can remember, but Luis was not one of those artists. The brand BARAJASO derives from the artist's last name, which means slamming a poker card hard on a table. Our core values are perseverance, passion, focus, and commitment. In a sense, life is very similar to a poker game. One must play their cards right to get to the next level. Life has many ups and downs, but what you do with it now will lead to success in the future. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has yet to arrive, so BARAJASO is focused on the moment. Born in Sahuayo Michoacán, Mexico, and came to the U.S. as a baby to El Monte, and shortly after was raised in Santa Ana, California. Growing up in a very urban atmosphere inspired BARAJASO to create murals and illustrations that connect with his surroundings and nature. BARAJASO has a great passion for nature and always uses a slight pinch to remember his history and to move forward. All the elements that life offers an escape from the hood, gangs, and drugs surrounding the artist helped him find a direction in creativity instead of getting involved in gangs, violence, or drugs.

As a teenager, Luis walked around his city, which helped him get inspired when looking at both blank walls and walls with murals. The adventures around the artist's city helped him build a love and passion for great public art. The artist has many forms of murals that have inspired him, from graffiti, Chicano art, historical murals, and advertisement murals. Luis took an understanding of color, composition, values, and narratives with art once he started attending Laguna College of Art and Design, where he received a BFA in Illustration spring of 2022. BARAJASO is not just an artist. It's about making another new creation!