402+ ‘Art’ Writing Prompts
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The Evolving Art Styles
Pick two different art styles (e.g. Renaissance and Cubism) and compare how they portray a common theme (like love or nature).
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Finding Beauty in the Banal
Pick an everyday object and articulate why it could be perceived as a piece of art.
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Masterpiece of My Life
Choose a moment in your life and depict it as a painting, describing the elements you would include.
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Curating Your Personal Exhibit
If you had a chance to curate an art exhibition, what type of artwork would you include and why?
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The Art of Interviewing
Every journalist requires the skill of insightful interviewing. Write about few individuals you would like to interview, what questions you would ask, and why.
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The Botanist’s Diary
You are a botanist, tasked with documenting the new variety of spring flower you discovered.
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The Hidden Masterpiece
Write about the process of creating a piece of art, your struggles, and the ultimate triumph.
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The Art of Losing
Describe a sport you love but often lose at, and the life lessons it has imparted.
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Teacher’s Pet
Let’s imagine you are a teacher for a day. What would you teach your classmates and how?
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The Fool’s Guide
Write from the perspective of an expert prankster giving advice on how to execute the perfect April Fool’s joke.
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Puppeteer’s Tale
You are a puppeteer, reveal to the world why you chose the ancient art of puppetry.
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Unfinished Melody
Draft a dialogue where a ghost character teaches a living person to complete its unfinished opus.
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Love in Latte Art
From the perspective of a barista’s art on a coffee foam, narrate a romance blossoming between two regular customers at a café on Valentine’s Day.
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Unseen Adaptations
Pen a narrative focused on an alien species that mostly communicates or senses the world in a way humans cannot.
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Quilt as a Canvas
Imagine you are creating a quilt that narrates your life story, what patterns, symbols, or scenes would you include?
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Buddy of Brushes
Narrate a day when you created exceptional art that made you very proud, taking the readers through your creative process.
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Window Shopping Wonder
Take a stroll along imaginary urban streets filled with high-end fashion boutiques, absorbed by the season’s latest winter collections.
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Chasing Frozen Goals
Write about training for a winter sport and the challenges you had to overcome.
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Fireside Stories
Imagine you’re huddled by a roaring fire while a snowstorm rages outside; what story would you tell to keep spirits high?
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The Art of Solitude
Describe a time when you were alone, how it felt, and what you learned about yourself.
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The Art of Deception
Write about a charming con artist who crafts a notorious pyramid scheme, beguiling unsuspecting victims into losing their money.
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The Art of Giving Thanks
Write a thank you letter to someone who has made a difference in your life.
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Artwork Adventures
Choose a famous painting and write a story from the perspective of a character in the painting.
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Endangered Earth
Describe a powerful street art illustration of Earth where endangered species seek help from humanity.
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Ideas Made Visible
Imagine a concept or subject you find difficult has been turned into a visual art piece. Describe it in detail.
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Forgotten Masterpiece
You are pulled into a cold case when an unrecognized artwork appears in a prestigious gallery.
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Untitled Testament
Describe an unsolved mystery which is cracked when an untitled painting found in a victim’s house is deciphered.
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Music-Induced Memories
Choose a piece of music that holds significance to you and weave a narrative from the emotions it evokes.
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Character Revelation Through Speech
Construct a short narrative where one character’s personality traits are unveiled only through their words.
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The Green that was, the Gold to be
Write a poem describing the process of photosynthesis and how it affects the change in leaf color.
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Persuasive Push
Put forth a persuasive essay on a current controversial issue, presenting strong arguments for your viewpoint.
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Historical Reimagining
Write a piece of fiction incorporating a significant historical event, but with a twist of your imagination.
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Prehistoric Rock Art
Write a short story centered around the discovery of a new form of cave art by early humans during the Ice Age.
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The Passion Play
Write about a community coming together to put on a Passion Play for Easter and the challenges they face.
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The Art of Restarting
Describe a moment when you had to start again from scratch, focusing on the challenges and strengths discovered in this process.
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New Age Renaissance
Describe a world where the use of advanced cyborg technology fuels a cultural renaissance.
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Leonardo’s Lost Notebook
Imagine you discover one of Leonardo da Vinci’s lost notebooks, what secrets does it hold?
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Renaissance Art Visionary
Imagine you are an unknown artist during the Renaissance and you create a masterpiece overlooked by everyone.
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Preserving Humanity
In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, write about a group of survivors who make efforts to preserve art, culture, and traditions.
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The Art of Solace
Imagine a quiet place that provides you comfort, now describe how it feels to let go there.
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The Rainbow in My Room
Describe an instance when you created a rainbow in your own room using a prism and daylight, and how understanding the physics of it transformed the magical spectacle into something even more fascinating.
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Monk in the Mosaics
Construct a tale about a monk who secretly embeds subversive messages in the mosaics he’s commissioned to create.
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Crisis creativity
Write about a unique way you used creativity to cope with the adversities of the year.
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The Art of Thoughtful Gift Giving
Write about the process of choosing a thoughtful gift for someone special and the joy derived from it.
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Harlem Renaissance Herald
Write a series of diary entries from the perspective of an African American artist during the Harlem Renaissance.
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The Birth of Jazz
Imagine you are a musician during the Jazz Age, describe your experiences and struggles you went through to perfect your craft.
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Artistic Adventure
What would you do if you could step into a painting and explore the world within it? Pick a famous painting and elaborate on your journey.
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The Chef’s Diary
An aspiring chef works their way up in the culinary world, documenting their journey in a personal diary.
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A Thousand Words
Write a piece based on a photograph or painting, capturing the essence of the subject, the emotions they evoke, and their potential backstory.
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Snap of Change
Write a flash fiction piece about a pivotal moment that drastically changes a character’s worldview.
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Symbol of Strength
Describe a symbol, logo, or emblem that is part of your superhero’s costume. What does it represent and why is it significant?
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The Lost Portrait
Imagine a painter in the Tudor era who is commissioned to create a portrait that eventually goes missing. Document the journey of this portrait.
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The Art of Persuasion
Pick a topic you’re passionate about and write a persuasive argument supporting your view.
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Artistic Interpretation
Choose a piece of art that resonates with you and write about the subconscious thoughts or emotions it stirs.
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The Art of Arcana
Write about a magic system where the effectiveness of spells depends on creativity and flair.
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The Art of Detachment
Write about one thing you find hard to part with during Spring cleaning, and why.
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Being Proud Of The “Fridge Gallery”
Reflect on the meaning of having your artwork displayed in your childhood home.
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Celebrating Art From A Child’s Eye
Write an appreciation piece for a childhood art project that you truly admire.
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Tracing Back to Creative Roots
Detail your first memory of creating art and the emotions that accompanied it.
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Rummaging Through The “Crayon Box”
Draw or describe your favorite childhood art piece and recount the inspiration behind it.
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Gifts of the Seasons
Pen down a fictional tale by personifying each season and assigning them specific gifts they’ve bestowed upon your character.
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The Great Easter Egg Heist
Write a play about a group of children who plan a heist to steal the prized Easter egg from a local Easter Egg Hunt.
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The Last Page
Someone finds a partially completed romance novel in a second-hand bookshop and decides to finish the story.
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Love in Letters
Envision a man and woman courting solely through handwritten letters in the pre-digital era.
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The Ice Sculptor’s Muse
Create a story where a renowned ice sculptor falls in love with their greatest masterpiece.
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The Golden Age
Describe the zenith of a galactic empire, when it’s at the peak of its power, influence, and prosperity.
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Patron of Arts
As a wealthy Renaissance patron, decide which type of art or artist to sponsor and the potential consequences.
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Da Vinci’s Hidden Apprentice
Imagine you are Leonardo Da Vinci’s undiscovered apprentice and recount your experiences and learnings.
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Secrets of the Medici
Write a story about an unrecorded secret pact among the Medici family during the Renaissance.
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The Art Of Revision
Pick a scene from your first short story and revise it based on your current writing skills.
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In Da Vinci’s Footsteps
Muse on the adventures of an apprentice of Leonardo Da Vinci during the Renaissance.
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Art of Childhood
Recall an instance in your childhood when you first discovered an urge to create – be it a drawing, a fort, or a story. Reflect on the emotions that accompanied this creative process.
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Realism of Daily Life
Describe a mundane day in your life with minute detail that brings the routine to life.
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Unfinished Symphony
Write about a composer’s ghost seeking his former lover’s help to finish his last symphony.
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Emotional Colors: The Feelings Spectrum
Write about a particular color that you associate with a certain emotion. Explain why you make that connection.
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Letter of Gratitude
Write a letter to someone who has shown you kindness in the past. Express what you’re grateful for and explain how their actions have made a difference in your life.
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Preserving Humanity
Write about the cultural elements, traditions or activities that will hold more meaning and value post-pandemic.
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Van Gogh’s Perspective
Suppose you are Vincent Van Gogh and write a poem describing what inspired you to paint ‘Starry Night’.
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Blood-inked Verse
Create a story centered around a vampire poet who bleeds on his parchment to create poems.
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Masterpiece Inspiration
Look at famous paintings or any piece of art and pen a narrative from the perspective of a character within it.
