I just watched...

Coco Chanel once said:
"Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman."

"Viste vulgar y solo verán el vestido, viste elegante y verán a la mujer"

Can't Stop Sketching On The "FREAKING" White Board!!!

Ok! While I'm at class, the BOARD calls me and says: "DRAW DRAW DRAW"!!! And I can be a follower at times!!! hahah

These lyrics make me wanna "design and sew" even more!!!

And here is the the beautiful song (SPANISH)!!!!

Rey Ortiz??? Why are you bartending? Are you crazy??? Those Pants???

So! This is the deal:
I moved back to Puerto Rico after finishing my Master's Degree on Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design (Scad) and, somehow, my life had a twist. I never thought that the influence my mom has on me was going to push me into the fashion scene... She has been sewing since she was 11 years old and I grew up watching her do amazing clothing w/o ANY school training. I was into my own artwork and never really paid attention (or so I thought) to her abilities or process. My dad (a contractor) is also very aesthetically conscious and he likes "perfection without hesitation" (that rhymes) on his construction sites.

People think that because I can draw with ease and have a commercial eye for everything I do I should work for an agency sitting on a computer all day... For a while I thought about that too. I love art and it should be apparent on my blogs. I love to create whatever needs to be created. That's why I chose to accept something else for a while.

A BARTENDING JOB
... hahaha (I get to use "Short Shorts" if I want too)



Yes, it may sound contradictory BUUUUT I find myself with plenty of time to spend on my AMAZING new found passion.

FASHION

I am taking independent and specific classes to learn sewing, tailoring, pattern making and some good tricks. Then I use my knowledge of 3D space and my "OCD" eye to make it work. I amaze myself every-time I find that my studies on Animation and Graphic Design (even Advertising) help me create good designs and execute them well...

In conclusion, I love the "mysterious" STEPS I'm taking to become a very successful designer and start this MIXTURE of "Fashion and Art In General" that, I believe, will be very refreshing and will make a lot of people happy including myself.

THANK YOU MOM and DAD!!!

My latest Illustration

Just for FUN... The way it should ALWAYS be!!!!

Let's start on Halloween!!!

I have a very good friend called Melister Padilla and she loves my sketches. One night, she suggested that I should design and sew her Halloween Costume for a major yearly event and I was thrilled that eventhough I'm still learning, she trusted me for that endeavor.
Why?
She is very CHICCC and she knows here Prada from her Fucccci! She is in the "Fashion Design Scene" for years as a Jewerly Designer so I thought, if she trusts me, maybe I'm doing something right!!! Yes indeed, she even told her HIGH-mainteinance friends about me designing for her...

OUCH, that was some unexpected added gravity... To make the long story short, she assisted the amazing Halloween Party she was invited to and ended up being the only fabulous WHITE WITCH at the party full of dark, “Party City” Witches... The effort paid off... I’m sure I’ll have a few more clients for the upcoming Halloween season.

Oh, and I want to thank Wicked for the amazing inspiration it gave me after seeing the Broadway show more than two years ago!

More Sketch Art Teasers!!!

I have been "teasing" my future clients (or non-clients)
Some great things are on the way and I can't wait to start seeing people wearing my designs....

On my mind 24/7

SKETCH MANIA

I'm a poser!!! Who knew? :-P

My newest sketch!!! I already bought the fabric!!!

Stay TUNED for the execution!!!

Tank Tops I've made (First and Second Attempt)

PROJECT RUNWAY SEASON "8" Countdown

GO CASANOVA

A fun video I made to show my "Design Intentions"

Rey Ortiz bought books!%^&????

As long as they're illustrated I'll read them!!!

Hoping I didn't forget something!

My sewing machine has a name and SHE is LATINA!

Project Runway Update- Lesson Learned

Project Runway is not only a Reality Show but it, also, teaches us numerous helpful lessons that we can apply to MANY life situations! I personally know that I have to improve my attitude at times and that is why I appreciated Season 7. It taught me to LISTEN, really LISTEN!!!

Here is proof of his great work:

Found this NICE Sewing Projects Website

www.sewmamasew.com

Change of Plans...

It might be more reasonable to do this!!!

Just came back from the Walgreens and bought "GOOD DESIGNER ESSENTIALS" (I guess)

COFFEE and Fashion Magazines

Recent Inspiration :)

Amazing Use of Color and Prints

NEXT STEP

My friend's Dress!!!

Red Dress by Rey Ortiz

I drew this design for a friend because "she" needed options for a HUGE event that was going to be aired on Logo and VH1... More details soon!!!

My Oscar's Vision!!!

Inspiration:





My Sketch:

I got inspired with the "goodies" at the Oscars! Check them out...

The GOOD (my opinion)

A little summary of my major sources of inspiration...

Not in order of priority... except for the first one!!! :)

What inspired me to do this kind of "Public Documentation"...

I think showing up my progress through this "modern" digital form will keep my friends and family aware of my status... The movie Julie & Julia proved that its the desire and admiration that counts when achieving a goal this big. If you haven't seen it, go rent it or even buy it. It will inspire you as well, maybe in a different form or space but it will happen anyway. We just have to be driven.

Another sketches