
Allison Torneros (paperboogie)






self portrait
and for the interview:
Q:When did you started your artwork?
A:Been drawing since i was a wee little bebeh. But i started showing my work when i was 18.
Q:what are your weapons of choice?
A:a paintbrush, a pencil, and my wacom tablet.
Q: DO you prefer the bay or LA?
A:as a place to live -- the bay
as a place to party -- LA
Q:what would you like to do for a living?
A: I really like what I'm doing for a living now, which is freelance design and selling art. But if I wanted to make even bigger bucks i would love to eventually be an art or creative director for a big company
Q:have you ever ghost ride the whip?
A:No, that is dangerous and just plain negligent.
Q:most embarrasing moment during an art event.
A:Never had one, yet
Q:3 favorite place to shop?
A:I never really shop. But when i do i like shopping on Melrose.
Q:thizz or die?
A:die
Q:last time you got into deep trouble?
A:I'm a good girl. Who would i get in trouble with? I answer to nobody.
Q:juice or drank?
A:both
Q:drink or smoke?
drink
Q:if paperboogie had a child by cupcake, what would you name it?
A:Mistake
Q:3 top songs you enjoy
A:Right now i really like Misery Business by Paramore. Can't Tell me Nothing by Kanye. And Amy Winehouse is killin it, everything she does is gold.
Q:3 top things to do on your spare time
A:I have spare time? I wish. When i do have spare time though..
-chill out on my couch
-go to the gym
-party like a rock star
Q:what are some things you like to collect
A:I don't collect anything because they just end up collecting dust. Less is more with me.
Q: how cool are you?
A:I'm not that sure. let me get back to you when i ask somebody.
Q:And last but not least, the viewers of the incredible bakery would like to know what new projects paperboogie is currently workin on?
A:Paintbyword.com is actually going to go back up THIS week after a long long hiatus (because I was busy on other projects). Currently doing some design work with a couple different musicians. I'm in a group show in Georgia coming up in October called the Sketchbook Project. And I've got a bunch of different shows lined up for the next year, a few of them at Gallery1988 LA.
Q:wait just kidding one more thing. ANything else you would like to add before this best interview you ever had concludes?
A:No, thanks I think I'm done.
so there you have it folks, if we had a child it would be named mistake. hahah kidding, now go check paintbyword.com!
kid mistake cupcake$