Artist and songwriter Eloy Torrez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He studied art at the Otis Art Institute of Los Angeles. He has lived and worked in Los Angeles for over thirty years and has created an extensive body of work that includes personal paintings, public art and music compositions.
Torrez’ awards include the 2009 C.O.L.A Award, the 2004 California Community Foundation Grant, the 1995 Brody Fellowship for the Humanities and the Hollywood Arts Council “Charlie” Award for Public Art. He is also a recipient of several artist residencies and has conducted art workshops for all ages at Self Help Graphics & Art, the Covenant House in Hollywood, the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood and the HeArt Project /Central High School Drawing & Painting Workshops as well as other entities and schools in Southern California.