What is the best thing that I love about my work?
Both in visual arts and music, what I love the most is creating. And I’m happy when these creations find a response and other people identify. I’ve always liked drawing, painting and music, and within this universe I find moments of mental calming, of connecting with something that makes me feel good. And the musical saw is the instrument I fell in love with, so music is what I have the most affinity for. As for the visual arts, I have always loved pencil drawing and watercolor.

What is my idea of happiness?
Happiness for me is being satisfied with the present moment. I really like walking close to nature, it makes me feel happy.

What is my greatest fear?
Uncertainty perhaps. Everything that is uncertain generates insecurity, and I see that the world has changed exaggeratedly all the time, and has this need for constant adaptation.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
The pessimistic thoughts I’ve been trying to change.

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?
My friends, my mate.

What is my greatest extravagance?
Maybe it’s putting on my mask and stage oufit and performing live.

On what occasion would I lie?
I do not like lies. I don’t like to hurt either, so in a dead end situation, I either speak the truth or remain silent.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
When things don’t go as I expected (this is common in the underground art circuit), when I need to expose myself beyond expectations. Professionally, I’m very quiet and reserved, and the pressure of having to speak on certain occasions leaves me mentally exhausted.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
When I was able to create freely, without worrying about other people’s expectations. An example are the videos and songs I worked on, as well as the artwork for prints.

If I could, what would I change about myself?
I would be more understanding of my shortcomings.

What is my greatest achievement in work?
The people who became my friends, and secondly the places I visited.

Where would I most like to live?
There are many places in the world that I would like to visit, but I like where I live.

What is my most treasured possession?
The knowledge.

What is my most marked characteristic?
Perhaps introversion.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
The countryside, the forests, the river.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?
Although the food in the region is great, I don’t go out drinking and eating, I’m a bit averse to social rituals.

What books influenced my life and how?
The Witch’s Egg (Madeleine Edmondson) marked my childhood, influenced me aesthetically in the arts. The Prophet (Khalil Gibran) marked my youth, awakened my taste for self-knowledge.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?
Quite hard to choose, but one of my favorites is “Seekers Who Are Lovers” by Cocteau Twins.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
Karen Reyes (by Emil Ferris), from the comic book “My Favorite Thing Is Monster”.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
Anonymous people who do good and help animals, other people and nature.

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?
“Dead Man” by Jim Jarmusch

What role play stories in my life and work?
I love hearing supernatural stories, it has always influenced my work, especially my music.

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?
They mean a big responsibility, because the result will always depend on what I do or not.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
My partner, Ron.

Which people or companies would I like to work with ?
I have been freelancing for so long that I have a hard time answering. But I imagine it would be great to work with Tim Burton, for example.
I would love to work with publishers like Dark Side Books, Wish Publishers, The Folio Society, Fantagraphics, Taschen. Half Hazard Press, too. I do book cover illustrations, album covers, posters, in addition to the music I make with my musical saw, which fits like a glove in horror-themed soundtracks.
Someone who has identified with my work, because it’s always more pleasant to work with someone who likes what we do.

What project am I looking forward to work on?
I’m already working on a movie soundtrack that will be performed live. And I keep creating watercolor prints with pin ups, gothic and music themes.

Where can you see me or my work?
https://www.instagram.com/franciscabraga.art/
https://www.behance.net/FranciscaBraga
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRexqVJLfIkKpCQjO8nc2rg

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
That our essence is always the same, so the passions we have are related to trying to connect with our most intimate Being.

Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story?

These are women I know and admire in their work: Aysha Almee (dancer), Marion Velasco (artistic performance), Maria Elvira (singer), Patricia Nardelli (singer), Desirée Marantes (musician), Laura Peixoto (writer), Luana Angélica (graphic artist), Iriz Medeiros (photographer, editor), Maria Paraguaya (singer and musician), Aline Daka (illustrator, comic book artist).

How can you contact me?
francisca.braga.artes@gmail.com