BOOGIE

I was recently lucky enough to interview the one and only talented miss Allison Torneros(paperboogie). The upcoming native Bay Area artist has one of the most unique and talented skills i've seen, and has been seen in a couple of music videos. She currently resides in LA, working on her designs and paintings which can be seen on her blogspot (Paintbyword). Her style, technique, personality and passion for her work is incorperated deep into her designs. Her self portrait is probably one of the best in modern day paintings. Enough about what I think, go check out her site and blogspot and show her some support.




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$