Dreams are often fleeting and mysterious experiences. For some, they are merely nighttime adventures that fade in the morning, but for me, they are an endless source of inspiration.
My name is Elianne van Turennout, a 31-year-old photographer and photo manipulation artist from Groningen, Netherlands. As a single mother with ADHD, I find my creative outlet in transforming my strange dreams into surreal images. In this article, I share how I turn my nightmares into magical artworks and embrace the power of our imagination.
Step into my dreams, and who knows, you might find inspiration to turn your own nightmares into magical reality.
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The Sky Ain't The Limit, It's Only The View
The Nocturnal Journey
Dreams as a Source of Inspiration
Every night, I enter a world full of strange and wonderful occurrences. What may seem terrifying to others is a treasure trove of creative ideas for me. My dreams are often a blend of the impossible: Surreal self-portraits, animals with human traits, and landscapes that defy the laws of nature. These images form the foundation of my art.
A Cat Taking A Siesta On The Beach
Waiting For The Moon To Arrive
ADHD: A Unique Lens on Creativity
Living with ADHD presents unique challenges and opportunities. My mind is constantly buzzing with ideas and images, making it both a blessing and a challenge to focus on one project at a time. However, this also means that I see the world through a different lens, often noticing details and connections that others might miss. This heightened sensitivity to the world around me significantly influences my art, adding layers of complexity and depth to my work.
Not A Morning Person
The London Bike
Surreal Art: Bridging Reality and Fantasy
My work aims to make people think and stimulate their own imagination. By combining the familiar with the unknown, I challenge the viewer to look beyond the superficial reality. Each artwork is an invitation to step into my dream world and blur the line between reality and fantasy.
Playing At 45 Rpm Like A Vinyl Player
A Raccoon In Rest
Single Mother and Artist: Finding the Balance
As a single mother, finding time and energy for my art is a challenge. My daughter is my greatest source of inspiration and motivation. Her boundless imagination and curiosity remind me why I started transforming my dreams into art. Balancing motherhood, ADHD, and my artistic pursuits is delicate, but it is this very challenge that makes my creative process so special.
Bright But Light Headed
That could be a Major Award. It must be Italian, because the shipping crate is marked "Fra-gill-e".
Guardian Of The Shadow
Join Me on My Journey
I invite you to explore my surreal artworks and be swept away into the world of my dreams. Visit my Etsy shop, Instagram, and Bored Panda profile for behind-the-scenes glimpses and the latest creations. Let us embrace the magical and bizarre side of our imagination together.
Arc De LEGO
I Will Grow On
Just Like Home
Task Paralysis
Time Management
Halloween In The 24th Century
Time management and waiting for the moon are amazing and thought provoking. Good job. Dream on!!!!
Cool photos, don't know why you have any downvotes,as of now, fixed one upvote. 👍
Creative, well executed compositions. The down vote contingent can sück it.
The downvote contingent usually just comes out for AI, which is plagiarism and art theft. Are these AI generated?
Load More Replies...Time management and waiting for the moon are amazing and thought provoking. Good job. Dream on!!!!
Cool photos, don't know why you have any downvotes,as of now, fixed one upvote. 👍
Creative, well executed compositions. The down vote contingent can sück it.
The downvote contingent usually just comes out for AI, which is plagiarism and art theft. Are these AI generated?
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