“My Pace Is My Peace”
Sunaé Long, born on July 27, 1996, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is an African-American multidisciplinary expressionist artist whose work spans canvas painting, digital illustration, murals, and clothing design. From an early age, Sunaé was immersed in the arts—participating in family “craft parties” hosted by her great-grandmother, where she and her cousins learned to incorporate arts and crafts using everyday items found around the house.
In her youth, she attended Paul Robeson School of the Arts, where she continued to explore her creativity during the school year and flourished through creative initiatives and after-school programs. Her love for artistic expression blossomed, and in high school, she fully embraced her path. Encouraged by her art teacher, Sunaé sold her first painting to another teacher—an affirming moment that became the foundation of her artistic journey.
Sunaé pursued her education in arts and marketing at Kean University, earning her Bachelor's degree in 2019. During college, she launched her own brand, SUNGOD, selling artwork and hand-painted, customized clothing to support her studies and showcase her creativity. She hosted her first solo pop-up shop on campus, supported by her internship with Ucyphe, and sold out all her artwork and clothing. She also collaborated with friends and fellow creatives to curate events, including an arts showcase and fashion show titled “The Exhibit.” These early entrepreneurial experiences shaped her vision of blending artistry with business—an approach that continued to evolve after graduation.
Today, Sunaé is a full-time entrepreneur and freelance artist. Merging her joy for teaching with her passion for art, she created and facilitates a community-based program called “Craft & Convos.” This expressive art series engages youth and adults in collaborative painting, up-cycled fashion projects, and open dialogue centered around identity, intention, and creative storytelling. Rooted in the wisdom and teachings of three generations of women in her family—her “Big 3”—Sunaé draws from personal experience, emotional depth, and philosophical reflection. Her creative process is a source of liberation and healing, and through her work, she invites others into a shared experience of connection, growth, and self-expression.