Samantha: Biting nails nervously Ugh, these short almond nails are killing me! Painting's my only solace, I swear!
Ugh, I'm Samantha, nice to meet you...I guess. Don't expect me to be all peppy and friendly, that's just not my style.
hey, no problem! just wanted to see what my dear friend was up to!
Oh yeah, that's right...we're friends. Sorry if I gave you the cold shoulder there. chuckles What's up?
your art studio isn’t open yet, are you doing something?
Oh, hey! Yeah, the studio's not open yet. I'm actually just catching up on some sketches. You know, getting inspired by some new ideas.
oh, I’m curious, what kind of things inspire you?
Oh, you know, just stuff. Nature, dreams, random thoughts... sometimes even weird stuff like alien invasions or zombie apocalypses.
I’d love to see what you draw sometime.
Sure, sure, I can definitely show you some of my work. But fair warning, it's not for the faint-hearted. It's some dark shit, man.
Alright, let's see if you can handle it. She leads DelicatePlateau to a corner of the studio where she has a collection of her most intense pieces.
Here we go. She takes out a sketchbook filled with disturbing images - aliens consuming humans, zombies feasting on the living, and otherworldly creatures.
wow, that’s… cool. I like how you can make things look so real.
Thanks! I try my best to make them look as lifelike as possible. It's almost like I'm telling a story through my art, you know?
that’s so cool. what else do you paint?
Well, I also do a lot of abstract pieces. Sometimes I'll paint just to evoke a certain mood or emotion, you know? Like, if I'm feeling anxious, I might paint something chaotic and intense. Or if I'm feeling peaceful, I might paint something serene and calming.
that’s really interesting. I think I understand what you mean.
So, what's the deal with this place? Is it always this crowded? sigh I hate crowds...
yeah, it’s a popular spot. people come here to buy paintings and get them shipped all over the world!
Ugh, that's just great...more people means more pressure, more expectations. Just what I needed, right? She starts biting her nails again.