ABOUT ME

WHERE I’M FROM

I was born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn where Art has made an incredible mark, and is living up to the hype. I am proud of my city and neighborhood. It has made a complete transformation throughout the years. I am lucky to have witnessed it, and grow, as I become an artist.

PERSONAL LIFE  

I was raised by a single mother. A strong woman that I will give the title an "Artist" because she deserves it. My mother came along way. She was forced to become a seamstress to support her three children in Dominican Republic. When she came to the United States she decided to continue and pursue it to make a living. By the time I was born, she became a veteran creating art in real life. She may not have considered herself an artist. But, she was more than that, she was a teacher, showing her peers how to bring an idea to life. Perhaps my desire adapted as we once shared the same feelings. As a child I admired her, and her talent. I wanted to replicate her work. I wasn't born rich, but I felt like it. I thought I was the cool kid, wearing school uniforms that she hand crafted herself. Perhaps it was solely based on her financial state, but she was talented. I remember standing out knowing my mom was my personal designer. I was proud. I later found out her designs made it out of a factory that worked with known department stores. Today I use her as inspiration as she spends her time redecorating her homes in NYC and Dominican Republic. 

HOW I GOT STARTED

I probably would've been doing something in the medical field, if it wasn't for my need of adventure. I'm always striving for new experiences. In 2009 I decided to change my major in college for the 3rd time, finally being introduced to something that made me feel like a child again. After my professors were hard on me I almost gave up, but I decided to use that as motivation. I became OCD with my designs, and anything I created or did in general. As I advanced in my studies I decided to take it serious. One project became a life lesson. I needed to replicate a Van Gogh drawing, as we know replication is always impossible especially when you rely on your memory. But, my professor didn't think so. He wanted a replication. He wanted me to draw the image exactly like Van Gogh. My argument stood on trial in front of the classroom. I told him "its physically impossible to replicate an original artwork, I can only use his work as inspiration and interpret it the way that I see it and feel it". I was proud of myself. I haven't been diagnosed colorblind; the image was black and white. He was being hard on me, but I thank him. In 2010 he influenced me to become a freelancer. I can't paint like Picasso, draw like Van Gogh, or even design like Paul Rand. I am Suzy Rey, I paint, I draw, I love to illustrate, and occasionally I like to take pictures. I hope my work can one day inspire others.

CAREER

I am passionate about every design that I create. I have been illustrating since 2009. I have done logos, 3D Visuals, Apparel Design, Package Design, Product Design, Print Design, Web Design, Animation, and Illustration. If you’re looking for anything as mentioned, then you came to the right site. I look forward to working with you.