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Designer Toy Awards 2012: Buff Monster Interview

In the latest string of interviews for the Designer Toy Awards, we were lucky enough to get Buff Monster to answer some of our questions. Buff Monster is nominated this...

In the latest string of interviews for the Designer Toy Awards, we were lucky enough to get Buff Monster to answer some of our questions. Buff Monster is nominated this year for Artist of the Year. He is the complete opposite of the first artist we interviewed. Buff Monster likes to use pink in everything he does and cites heavy metal music, ice cream and Japanese culture as his three main areas he uses for influence.

Buff Monster doesn’t just work with toys but is well known for his prints. From galleries to toys, this artist has dabbled in every field. He was very busy with getting ready for San Diego Comic Con. There were booths that were offering exclusives. The DKE Booth was offering up special Misty Misfits trading cards and at 3DRetro you could get a variant color of the Boob Ball.

Here is the interview…

1. How did you get started in the art world?
I started painting graffiti a long time ago. Then I started silkscreening tons of posters to put around. But before all that, I was painting and drawing as a kid.
2. You have worked in every field from wood to vinyl to prints – any one you favor over the others?

I like the variety. Lately, I’ve been very happy to work on ink drawings on paper.

3. Pink is a color of confidence for you. Have you always felt that way?

I’ve always questioned conventions. Like when you go a heavy metal show, all you see is black shirts. So is that appropriate or simply a convention?

4. How did you find out you were nominated and how did it feel?

They emailed me. It’s very flattering to be nominated in the biggest category.

5. Did you ever think there would be an awards show for this field?

I never really gave it much thought. But I’m happy the DTAs exist.

To vote for Buff Monster you can click on this Link.

To learn more about Buff Monster, you can check out his website HERE.

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