130+ ‘Painting’ Writing Prompts
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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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Diving into Da Vinci
Imagine you’ve jumped into one of Leonardo da Vinci’s paintings; describe your experience.
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Seasonal Transformation
Pick your favorite season and describe how your surroundings transform during this season.
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A Day in the Life of a Hobby Star
Pretend for a day you are the best in the world at your favorite hobby, describe how it feels and what you would do.
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Crafting Happiness
Write about a hobby that brings you immense joy and how it contributes to your overall happiness.
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The Magic Paintbrush
Imagine you have a paintbrush that can bring anything you paint to life. What would your first painting be?
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Witness to the Resurrection
Imagine yourself as a firsthand witness to the resurrection of Jesus and describe what you see, feel, and think.
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Painting Winter with Words
Describe a day in the middle of winter without using any adjectives. Locate beauty and meaning inside the harsh austerity of the season.
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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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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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Search for the Silent Numbers
Narrate about a mathematician who finds strange calculations hidden within an antique painting.
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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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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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The Art of Arcana
Write about a magic system where the effectiveness of spells depends on creativity and flair.
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Decoding the Cryptic
Weave a tale of a seemingly ordinary object which is actually the key to a global conspiracy.
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The Silent Auction
Write a suspenseful story about a series of strange events that begin to unfold in a small town after a mysterious artifact is put up for auction.
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Feeding the Soul
Detail a spiritual or creative practice that you’ve turned to for solace in times of emotional pain.
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Passover Perspective
Write a fictional account of the first Passover night from a child’s perspective.
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Fad Feud Turned Fatal
Create a future world where fashion and consumer trend disagreements cause worldwide conflict.
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Christmas Unwrapped
What if Christmas was not a celebration of joy and giving, but something more sinister?
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Nature’s Palette
Describe the changing colors of nature during the shift from one season to another.
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Star’s Palette
Craft a cosmos-inspired poem, painting a picture of the night sky and its celestial bodies.
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Canvas of Colors
Describe a summer sunset as if you were painting it. What colors would you use? Which brush strokes?
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Tales of the Pirate’s Cove
Compose a story set in an island known to be a legendary pirate’s hideout.
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Reflections in the Crayon Box
Detail an artistic activity from your childhood and how it impacted your creativity today.
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Veterans Day Hero Chronicles
Share a story about a veteran you know or admire, painting a vivid picture of their service.
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Founding Thanksgiving
Imagine you’re a settler having the first Thanksgiving in November 1621. Share your thoughts and feelings around this unprecedented event.
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Unleashing the Hidden Artist
Write about how developing a new creative hobby or skill has affected your views on creativity.
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Artistic Artifice
Weave a mystery where the crime scene is an art gallery, and the clue lies in understanding the artwork.
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Translucent Reality
Your protagonist has the unique ability to walk into paintings, photographs and even dreams of a person, exploring the multiple layers of existence.
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The Artist’s Enigma
A renowned artist, known for his eccentricity, is found dead in his locked painting studio with a half-finished painting.
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The Vanishing Exhibit
Imagine a mysterious disappearance of a prized exhibit in a renowned museum, describe the ensuing investigations.
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Serial Killer on the Loose
Capture the perceptive mind of a serial killer while steering clear of cliches.
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Artistic Time Travel
Choose a historical painting or sculpture. Write a fictional story about what was happening when the artwork was created.
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Living Paint
Imagine that your favorite painting or artwork comes to life. Detail your interaction with it.
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The Final Dance
Write about an elderly individual who finds inspiration and joy in an unexpected hobby and eventually inspires their community.
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Vincent’s Vision
Choose an art piece by Vincent Van Gogh (born April 30) that resonates with you and compose a story based on it.
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The Haunted Painting
Write a chilling tale about a haunted painting that comes alive at night, reenacting a historical event or tragic scene.
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December Street Art
Imagine your city organizes a unique December tradition – painting murals with frozen paint.
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Artistic Adventure
Imagine that you can jump into your favorite painting or picture. What image would you choose and what would happen when you enter it?
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Redemption Road
Create a villain who goes through significant character development and ends up seeking redemption.
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Through the Holiday Markets
Write about a visit to a holiday market, painting a vivid picture of the sights, sounds, and experiences.
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The Illusive Painting
Write a story about a team of burglars attempting to steal a priceless painting from a highly-secure museum.
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Rediscovering Joy
Write about an activity, hobby or a place that you used to love before your heartbreak.
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Art and Politics
Discuss a piece of art – be it a painting, song, movie, or other media – that has notably influenced your political views.
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The Phantom Portrait
Describe a spectral image that lingers in the subject of an ominously lifelike portrait.
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The Dreadful Artist’s Masterpiece
The story revolves around a long-dead artist whose paintings are said to come alive.
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Possession in the Family Portrait
Imagine a sinister spirit imprinted on a cherished family keepsake causing strange occurrences in your house.
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The Friendly Monster
Imagine that you meet a monster in the park, but instead of feeling scared, you become friends. What is it like, and what do you do together?
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Canvas of Class Struggle
Write a story centered around a valuable painting owned by a struggling art teacher.
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Discovering a New Art form
Write about an artistic hobby you’ve always been curious to try and imagine what it would be like to take the plunge.
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Time-Travel Vacation
Imagine you’re given a time machine and can travel to any era and place. Where would you go and why?
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Easter Through Another’s Eyes
Write about an Easter tradition you have learnt about that was unique to a friend or acquaintance’s household.
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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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Ministering Monet Masterpiece
Imagine you are a famous artist painting your next great masterpiece. Describe how you feel and what you are creating.
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Highlighting Hidden Talents
Write about a distinctive skill or hobby you had during your childhood that makes you unique.
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Fusion of Cultures in Egg Painting
Write about an encounter between two individuals from different cultures as they attempt to paint Easter eggs together.
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Universal Symbols in Egg Painting
Write about the influence of universal symbols in egg painting and their manifestation across different cultures.
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Egg Painting Competition
Write about a fictional egg painting competition from the perspective of a participant, where your unique heritage and culture play a significant role in color choices and designs.
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Colorful Easter Traditions
Write about how your family or community paints and decorates Easter eggs, focusing on the significance of the colors and patterns used.
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The Midnight Excavation
You have been sent on an assignment to gather photos and information about an unexplored medieval dungeon rumored to be haunted. Share your experience venturing alone in the dark, shifting corridors.
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An Enchanted Painting
Imagine you can step into a famous historical painting. Describe what you see, hear, and feel.
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The Haunting Laughter
Write a detective adventure story about solving a cold case that involves the eerie laughter of a vanished comedian.
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“A Visit to the Candy Store”
Describe a visit to a candy store by painting a picture of everything you see, smell, touch, and taste.
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Art’s Emotional Influence
Choose a piece of art that resonates with you on an emotional level and draft an essay dissecting why the work affects you so.
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Inside the Painting
Select your favorite painting or artistic piece of work and imagine stepping into its world. Describe your experiences and interactions within this artistic universe.
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Painting by Words
Imagine a famous painting and use it as a prompt for your story. Describe the characters, setting and plot inspired from the artwork.
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Expression Through Art
Detail how a particular form of art serves as an outlet for personal expression and dive into its therapeutic attributes.
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Apocalyptic Renaissance
Imagine a zombie apocalypse that triggers a renaissance of arts and culture.
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The Other Side
Write from the perspective of an antagonist like the Darach or the Nogitsune, painting them as a misunderstood character.
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Sensational Speed Lines
Emulate the feeling of motion and high-paced action in your writing inspired by the use of speed lines in anime.
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Humanizing the Monster
Write about a villain who, despite their monstrous actions, possesses a trait that makes them deeply human.
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Visualizing Outcomes
Describe three possible outcomes to a challenging decision that you are weighing.
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Reviving Childhood Joy
Write about a simple activity from your childhood that used to bring you immense happiness.
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Breaking The Monotone
Depict a day in your life with depression as a painting. What colors would you use? What features would stand out the most?
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The Incident Picture
Create a vivid narrative describing a traumatic event as if it were a painting or a photograph.
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The Creative Strength
Identify a particular challenge in your life and fashion an artistic symbol to represent overcoming it.
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Yesteryear Canvas
Reimagine a moment from your past as a piece of art and narrate the role you played in it.
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Painting Peaceful Places
Describe a location, real or imaginary, that brings you a sense of calm and tranquility.
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Creative Space Exploration
Imagine being able to travel to any artwork, describe your experience living inside that painting or sculpture.
