185+ ‘Paint’ Writing Prompts
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Creating Casts of Characters
Write a vignette centered around a unique character, focusing on their dialogue and actions.
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The Twisted Portrait
Write a story about an artist who paints grotesque interpretations of the people they paint, not knowing why or how.
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Historical Event of Interest
Write about a historical event that interests you and how you imagine experiencing it.
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Alien Ecosystem Disruption
Write about a space mission that unintentionally wreaks havoc on an alien ecosystem.
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Envision Your Monster Friend
Imagine having a monster as a friend. Describe what it looks like, what it does, and how it helps you.
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Tale of the Magic Brush
Write a story about a magical paintbrush which brings to life anything it draws or paints.
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Sensory Melancholy
Write a brief tale where the character experiences a deep sense of melancholy triggered by one of their five senses.
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The Great Easter Egg Hunt
Narrate a story about the most memorable easter egg hunt your family ever had.
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My Favorite Season
Write about your favorite season in great detail, including how it looks, sounds, smells, and feels.
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Sinister Charm
Paint a picture of the villain’s charisma, focusing on how it helps them manipulate others.
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Sounds of the City
Imagine you’re in the heart of a bustling city – describe it purely through the sounds you hear.
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“Campfire Storyteller”
Imagine you’re sitting around a campfire, wearing seasonal clothes. Describe what you’re wearing and the atmosphere.
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Whispering Shadows
Imagine a kingdom overrun by a dark wizard’s shadow creatures and devise a strategy to overcome this plague.
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A Polite Apocalypse
Paint a picture of a mechanically advanced city ignored while nature slowly reclaims the planet.
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Winter Wonderland Dreams
Imagine yourself waking up in a perfect winter scene outside your window; describe everything you see.
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The Magic Paintbrush
Write a story where you have a magic paintbrush that can bring your drawings to life.
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Autumnal Atmosphere
Describe an evening set in Autumn, where you are indoors and looking out at the fall scenery.
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Spirits of Sleepy Hollow
Write about a local legend or myth in your town, in the vein of “Sleepy Hollow.”
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The Sanctuary
You have found what seems like a secure and resourceful haven during a zombie apocalypse. Describe your experiences of adjusting…
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Love in Four Seasons
Write four quatrains, each representing a season and linking it to various stages of love.
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Boosting Memory Lane
Write about an object or place significant to your past and describe how you would relive a day with it…
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Autumn Nostalgia
Describe the sounds, smells, sights, and feelings that come with an October evening.
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Exploring Artistic Styles
Sketch or paint your favorite famous artwork in your journal, then write about what you love about it.
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Simple Wonders of Nature
Paint vivid imagery of a natural Christmas scene that brought you unexpected joy.
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Forest Whispers
Imagine standing in the middle of a dense forest, granular detailing of the sounds, scents, and sights.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Analyze the impacts of climate change on Earth and how these changes have been apparent over the past decade.
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The Fantastic Food Festival
Write a descriptive piece about attending a food festival, describing the foods, tastes, smells, and sounds.
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Ghostly Guidance
Your protagonists get life advice and direction from benevolent ghosts with a different, big picture perspective.
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Before Darkness Fell
Describe a city or town before a Blight attack and then after chronicling the changes wrought by the Blights.
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Highlighting Inner Qualities
List the top three qualities that define your personality and paint a vivid picture of a moment when you exuded…
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Your Ideal Independent Day
Describe an ideal day where you express your independence fully.
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Overlay of Accomplishments
Describe the broad image that your accomplishments paint about your character.
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Picture Perfect
Imagine your ideal day – what would it look like? Would there be sunshine? Friends? Success?
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Affirmational Future Vision
Write a series of affirmations about where you envision yourself in the future.
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Portraits of Growth
Illustrate a distinct portrait of your past, present, and future self.
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Vision of the Future
Visualize a future where you’re free from the impacts of your past abuse. Write about this future in detail.
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Ebb of Emotions
Write about an emotion you’re currently feeling in its purest form. Use vivid imagery and poetic language.
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National Geographic Journalist
Paint a vivid scene of a wildlife encounter you’ve experienced or wish to experience.
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The Enchanted Winter Landscape
Describe a winter scene as if through the eyes of a child, imbuing it with magic and wonder.
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Palette of Happiness
Describe your ‘Color of Fun’, connecting shades, tones, and hues with joyful emotions, events, and thoughts.
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From Villain’s Perspective
Write a well-known movie or TV storyline from the villain’s perspective, humanizing their motives.
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Framed in the Renaissance
Craft a tale about a humble artist in the Renaissance period who is hired to paint an influential person.
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The Imaginery Tea Party
Create a vivid scene of attending a sophisticated tea party, using rich similes and metaphors.
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Creating A Quirky Character
Paint a vivid description of a character who has an unusual habit or peculiarity.
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Mentor Moments
Write about an influential teacher or mentor who has changed your journey in unexpected ways.
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Dancing with Metaphors
Write about a time when a daunting concept or problem became crystal clear, like a match finally striking to flame.
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A Helping Hand
Create a compelling story where your main character’s traits and skills are tested when they help a complete stranger.
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Human Emotions Carousel
Devise a poem exploring a myriad of human feelings and how they relate to each other.
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Slant Rhyme Self-Portrait
Create a poem about yourself using slant rhymes to illustrate your character, quirks, and personal journey.
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Unlocking the Writer’s Journey
Write about your personal journey into becoming a writer, detailed with the ups, downs, and turning points.
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Daily Routines Dissected
Paint a vivid picture of your everyday routine and explore its impact on your life.
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Celebration of Personal Achievements
Write about a significant personal achievement, describe how you accomplished it and how it changed your life.
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Understanding The Difficult
Write about a difficult family member and try to delve into the causes of their actions.