Abstract Art by Rats: 18-year-old Earns £2000

18-year-old Ella Woodland from Worcestershire, England, is earning money by selling abstract art created by her eight pet rats.

The rats run on canvases with paints, creating colorful works that Ella sells on Vinted, along with a small easel, for £10. A post on X went viral, leading to increased demand.

Ella sells about 20 paintings a week, earning around £500 a month. Since March, she has raised £2,000, which she uses to care for the rats and for driving lessons.

The popularity of rats as pets is increasing, especially in cities. They are considered social, intelligent, and affectionate creatures.