A Russian Artist Creates Bizarre Otherworldly Pics That Both Amuse and Terrify
Art
07/15/2020

All the works of Ellen Sheidlin, a rising Instagram star, have one unique feature in common — they don’t belong to one style, line, or direction. The artist doesn’t limit herself by sticking to one trend — she follows her impetuous artistic energy and creates mind-blowing masterpieces that look so fantastic, it feels like they are out of this world. The artist already has almost 5 million followers who like her art on Instagram and that number just keeps growing.
We at Bright Side looked at each of Ellen’s pic at least a dozen times, and every time, we managed to see something new in them. The artist’s unusual and weird photos won’t leave you indifferent, that’s for sure.
1. What you need is a nice cup of tea.
2. This is my body.
3. Delicious carpet
4. Human meets Robot
5. “I am just a mirror portal.”
6. Not found...
7. “Sea box”
8. It really isn’t a snail.
9. 1:0 in favor of color
10. My imaginary friend
11. Meow
12. While reading a book...
13. A new identity, a new life, a new chance
14. −45°
15. Speak loudly about your wishes, like they’ve already come true.
16. Art for me is like breathing.
17. I’d like to order it as a keychain for my purse.
Which of Ellen’s pictures impressed you most of all?
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