John Valyrakis was born in 1985, and raised in Athens, Greece, where he completed his basic studies, continuing with Architectural Renovation in the city of Patras. 

He continued his postgraduate studies in the Arts (Scholarship) at Loughborough University School of Arts, he holds an MA in 2D and 3D Visualization (Distinction) and continued his studies on visual arts in Athens School of Fine Arts.

He has worked as a freelance artist in his studio in the UK, showcased his work in galleries around London UK, Athens GR, Shanghai CHN, and has collaborated with Arbitrage Magazine in Canada, the British Council, Disney+ and the International Olympic Truce org.