Digital Illustration by Ellen Ma

Ellen Ma, The Serpent Soul Pinches, digital illustration.

This piece explores the duality of allure and danger, inspired by the song ‘If You Were There, Beware’ by Arctic Monkeys. The purple-haired woman resting in shimmery fabric and roses embodies a deceptive peacefulness, yet hints at an unseen threat beneath the beauty.

Ellen Ma has been drawing since childhood, though she has completed fewer pieces in recent years due to time constraints. Ellen is self-taught in digital art and also has experience in sketching. Their work often evokes subtle emotions through realism, most of which are inspired by her personal life.