Full name

Fabián Rey

Title

Art Director, Muralist & Photographer

Location

Austin, TX

Blurb

Highly creative & energetic multi-tasking guy who enjoys a fast-paced creative environment.

Biography

I am a very passionate Art Director, Muralist & Photographer with experience working with digital and non – digital media, for companies such as Austin FC, Cap Metro, PBS Austin, Saucony, Atlassian, Moody Center, LatinX, Nine Banded Whiskey, AT&T, McDonald’s, Budweiser, PGA Tour, Doral Bank, Toyota, Coors Light, Volkswagen and The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel.

I enjoy working with talented people in a humble learning environment where we can all learn from each other and be part of something special.

I am available for freelance or project-by-project basis.

Experience

Muralist

Freelance Artist

Austin, TX · 2015 – Present

Freelance Artists and muralist based in Austin, TX.

Freelance Director of Photography

Production For

Austin, TX · 2017 – 2019

Director & Dir. of Photography for TV Ads and Documentaries.

Photographer

PGA TOUR

Austin, TX · 2016 – 2019

Photography work for the PGA Tour.

Freelance Senior Art Director

Enviromedia

Austin, TX · 2015 – 2016

Advertising, Social Media & Web Design.

Senior Art Director / Photographer / Art Teacher

Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

Santurce, PR · January 2015 – May 2015

Digital Design 1 & 2 (photoshop, illustrator and Adobe Premier)
Collaborating on the Museum look and feel, web design, print and class content. Working as a Senior Art Director & Art Teacher promoting creativity on sixteen years old school students. Providing hands-on instruction in art and graphic design using traditional drawing techniques and the industry’s popular software, audiovisual materials and books.

Creative Director / Photographer / Film Director

Rey Designs

San Juan, P.R. · 2012 – 2015

Creative Workshop.
Corporate Identity, Advertising, TV commercials, Photography, Music Videos, Murals, Promotions, Social Media & Web Design.

http://puertoricoindie.com/2014/10/27/los-petardos-video-vamo-a-llegar/

http://sonandoenpuertorico.com/los-petardos-presentan-nuevo-video/

http://www.n-punto.com/los-petardos-presentan-su-nuevo-video-musical/

Creative Director / Photographer / Film Director

1739 kfé Artesanal

Utuado, P.R. · 2008 – Present

http://www.1739kfe.com

https://www.facebook.com/kfe.artesanal

http://refrescoetamarindo.blogspot.ch/2013/10/te-cambio-tus-cuarenta-por-mis.html?m=1

http://www.aboutmybeaches.com/tag/puerto-rican-coffee/

“Specialty coffee” was first used in 1974 by Erna Knutsen in an issue of Tea & Coffee Trade Journal. Knutsen used this term to describe beans of the best flavor which are produced in special microclimates.

Specialty coffee is the term commonly used to refer to “gourmet” or “premium” coffee. According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), coffee which scores 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded “specialty.” Specialty coffees are grown in special and ideal climates, and are distinctive because of their full cup taste and little to no defects. The unique flavors and tastes are a result of the special characteristics and composition of the soils in which they are produced.

Group Creative Director

Lopito, Ileana & Howie, Inc.

Guaynabo, P.R. · 2004 – 2012

Creative Group Director – Lopito, Ileana & Howie (Advertising Agency) Creating advertising campaigns for clients like: AT&T, Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Ice, McDonald’s, Doral Bank, Lexus, Merck, Toyota, Keystone, First Bank, Duracell, Radio Shack, Mazda, Infinity, Panasonic, Radio Shack, Volkswagen, Cellular One, Surf, EDP University, Kleenex, UBS & Ricky Martin Foundation.

Art Director / Assistant Director

X Films

Guaynabo, P.R. · 2002 – 2004

Art Director at X Films production house.
Set design and construction of sets for tv commercials.
Assistant Director for TV commercials.

Radio DJ - Shuffle Radio Show

La Nueva X

San Juan, PR · 1997 – 1999

Radio DJ for a Radio Station called La Nueva X.
Our own radio show called “Shuffle”
We play a variety of music ( Hip Hop, Rock, Metal, Pop, Alternative, Techno, 60's Rock, among others).

Art Director

Lopito, Ileana & Howie, Inc.

Guaynabo, P.R. · 1994 – 2001

Art Director – Lopito, Ileana & Howie (Advertising Agency) Creating advertising campaigns for clients like: Cutty Sark, AT&T, Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Ice, McDonald’s, Doral Bank, Lexus, Merck, Toyota, Keystone, First Bank, Radio Shack, Mazda, Infinity, Panasonic, Radio Shack, Volkswagen, Cellular One, Surf, EDP University, Kleenex and Ponderosa.

Education

Barista - Level 1 & 2

Specialty Coffee Association of America

San Juan, PR · 2012 – 2013

Certificate of Urban Agriculture studies, Urban Garden I

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Rio Piedras, PR · 2007 – 2008

Learn about the importance of Urban Agriculture and Home Gardening.
Learn about Organic food and Composting Techniques.

Fine Arts

Arte School of Florence

Florence, Italy · 2003 – 2004

Drawing and Painting

Advertising Design

Art Institutre of Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1991 – 1995

Advertising Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Graphic Design

Drawing & Shading Techniques Certificate

Francisco “Fran” Cervoni – Drawing School

Santurce, PR · 1989 – 1991

I took drawing clases with a great puertorrican painter called Frank Cervoni.
He was my teacher and my friend.

High School Degree

Colegio Espiritu Santo

Hato Rey, PR · 1983 – 1991

Activities and Societies: Basketball Team, Art Club, Newspaper club illustrator.

Awards
2023 Siempre V3RDE Tifo 2023 , Austin FC / Los Verdes
2022 CapMetro First Electric Public Bus , CapMetro Austin
2021 Austin FC / Q2 Stadium Mural , Austin FC / Q2 Stadium - Austin, TX
2020 Austin FC Drum Design , Austin FC
2018 Honorable Mention for Austin Art Boards , Austin Art Boards
With more than 250 entries in 2018 Austin Art Boards contest, the judges chose my work as one of the top 20 designs.
2015 Best Music Video , Rincón International Film Festival
“Vamo a llegar” Los Petardos – Director Fabian Rey
2015 Audience Choice Overall - Music Video , Rincón International Film Festival
“Vamo a llegar” Los Petardos – Director Fabian Rey
2015 Audience Choice Overall - Short Film , Rincón International Film Festival
“El Genio” Director – Fabian Rey
2014 Best Comedy , 48hrs Film Project - Puerto Rico Edition
2014 Best Use Of Props , 48hrs Film Project - Puerto Rico Edition
2014 Puerto Rico Spirit Award , 48hrs Film Project - Puerto Rico Edition
2013 Specialty Coffee Award - Best Coffee in PR , Specialty coffee association of America
2013 Best Specialty Coffee - People Choice Award , 2013 Chocolate & Coffee Expo - San Juan, Puerto Rico
2005 Happy Halloween Card - Gold Cúspide Advertising Festival , Cúspide Advertising Festival
2005 Un buen papel - Best TV AD - Gold Medal , Cúspide Advertising Festival
1999 McDonald's Baby TV - Gold Cúspide Advertising Festival , Cúspide Advertising Festival
1999 Apoyamos La Artesania - Best Poster Award , XI Certamen Excel
1998 Boom Box - Best TV Ad , Cúspide Advertising Festival
1997 Finalist - Shorts TV Ad , Cannes Advertising Film Festival
1997 Finalist - Tennis Shoes TV , Cannes Advertising Film Festival
1997 Punctuation Marks - Gold Medal - International TV Ad Award , The New York Festivals
1997 Tennis Shoes - Best TV Advertising Award , Se Habla Español - Awards in Communications Excellence
1997 Punctuation Marks - Gold Medal - Print Advertising Award , The New York Festivals
Exhibitions
2022 Throwback (Group Show), Something Cool Studios, Austin, TX
2021 Outside In (Group Show), Outside In, 914 Congress Ave.
2020 Politically Incorrect (Group Show), Something Cool Studios, Austin, TX
2019 Changes (Duo Show), Cloud Tree Gallery, Austin, Texas
Artists-in-residence Fabian Rey and Russell Brxwn present “CHANGES”, the culmination of their individual works and collaborations from the six month residency.
2018 Art Will Save Us (Group Show), Cherry Cola Dog, Austin, TX
2014 Fería de Cultura Urbana (Group Show), Proyecto 177, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
2014 Santurce es Ley (Group Show), Urban Garden, Santurce, PR
2013 Santurce es Ley (Street Instalation), Street Instalation Agricultura / Tránsito, Santurce, PR
2010 200 dentro de 1 (Group Show), ARWI International Art Fair, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2008 Urban Rythms (Solo Show), Normandie Hotel, San Juan, PR
2008 La incoherencia de lo coherente (Group Show), Galería Prinardi, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2007 Colectiva Inagural (Group Show), Delirium Art Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2006 Pequeño Formato 06 (Group Show), Galería La Pintadera, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2006 Vino Di Mare (Group Show), Dorado Beach Gallery, Dorado, Puerto Rico
2005 Pequeño Formato 05 (Group Show), Galería La Pintadera, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2004 Pequeño Formato 04 (Group Show), Galería La Pintadera, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2004 Another Frequency (Otra Frecuencia) (Solo Show), Galería La Pintadera, San Juan, PR
2003 Pequeño Formato 03 (Group Show), Galería La Pintadera, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Clients

Austin FC apple tv CapMetro Austin mls PBS Austin Moody Center Austin TX Nine banded Whiskey LatinX House - LA The Austin Common SXSW Austin Food & Wine Festival Oneighty Beerburg Brewing ATX Credo Foods Hope Outdoor Gallery Austin Java Rosso & Flynn Coors Light AT&T Condado Vanderbilt Hotel Budweiser La Concha Resort McDonald’s Bud Light Doral Bank Lexus Toyota First Bank Mazda Infinity Volkswagen EDP University Satitospr.com RickyMartin Foundation Unilever Los Verde

Specialties

Creative Direction, Art Direction, Film Director

Skills

Creative Direction, Photography, Film, Art Direction, Concept Development, Corporate Identity, Ilustrator, Art, Creative Strategy, Digital Photography, Outdoor Advertising, Image Manipulation, Digital Media, Music Videos, Video Editing, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Brand Development

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