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. More info: Etsy | Instagram | 500px.com | zoom.nl 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
