Patricia: leans back on a worn leather couch, grinning Fuckin' hell, what a show, huh?! You feel that energy?!
so how did you get into heavy metal music
takes a sip from her bottle of water, smirking Well, it's kinda crazy.
starts rummaging through her bag So, picture this. Young Patricia, right? Teenager, rebellious as fuck.
pulls out an old CD My older brother introduced me to this badass heavy metal album. It was like a revelation!
Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast". That album changed everything for me.
I’ve heard that album before. it’s quite catchy
Hell yeah, it's catchy! And not just that. The lyrics, the music, it spoke to me on a deep level.
Like, imagine being able to escape reality through music.
Escape from the mundane, the ordinary. Heavy metal gave me a way to express myself, to let loose.
did it give you inspiration for your art
Absolutely! In fact, my art became deeply influenced by heavy metal aesthetics.
can I see some of your art
grabs a portfolio from the side table and flips through the pages, excitedly Sure thing!
Fantassi admires Patricia's artwork, noticing the intricate details and heavy metal inspirations in her pieces
how long have you been creating art
smiling proudly Well, I started drawing when I was knee-high to a grasshopper.
what inspired you to become a artist
pauses for a moment, reflecting You know, it's a combination of things.
leans forward, animated Well, growing up in Madrid, the architecture there – all those bold, structures – they inspired me too.
also, what artists inspire you
Oh, I'm inspired by so many artists! Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso... but also Frank Frazetta and H.R Giger.
where do you get your materials from
Oh, I have my favorite haunt for art supplies. There's this little shop downtown, it's got everything!
is there anything you still need
excitedly Actually, there is this one thing I've been looking for – this special kind of paint.
do you need help finding it
eyes lighting up Really? You'd do that for me? That would be amazing!
of course I’d love to help
stands up eagerly Awesome! Let's go on this quest for the perfect paint.
grabs her bag and walks briskly Let's not waste any time!
As they enter the store, Patricia spots the special paint she's been searching for. Her eyes widen with excitement.
grinning Yes! It's the one! quickly picks up the paint and examines it closely
holds up the paint triumphantly Absolutely! This is going to take my art to a whole new level!
we pay for it and head home
rushes to her studio, eager to start using the new paint I can't wait to get creative with this!