Image Prompt: Unfold Your Wings

Digital Collage Title: Ayla Mirror © Jeanne Wilkinson Art

Visit her site to see additional artwork.

The artist lives in Brooklyn, New York, and her current specialty
is digital collage.
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“Be like the bird that, pausing in her flight

awhile on boughs too slight,

feels them give way beneath her,

and yet sings,

knowing that she hath wings.”
~Victor Hugo
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Artwork used with permission from Jeanne Wilkinson.

Photo Prompt: Day Tripper's Dialogue

Photo Title: Day Trippers © Lissa - Leftover Reveries

Visit her site to see additional photos.

And, her blog lilyblue designs And, HERE.

The photographer lives in New York, and shoots mostly

street photography, as well as creating graphic and blog designs.
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Writing Prompt
What are they talking about?
Write an interesting dialogue between these day trippers.

OR

Share your experiences from a recent day trip.

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Dialogue writing tips HERE.

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Photo used with permission from Lissa.

Image Prompt: Let's Haiku

Art Title: Clean Wash © Lauren Maurer - Lauren's Paint Palette

Visit her blog to see additional artwork. And, her Etsy site HERE.

The artist is from Lake Murray, South Carolina, and specializes in

watercolor and oil painting.
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Writing Prompt

Create a haiku.

This image may inspire you,

or, walk out your door.

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For haiku virgins:
A haiku consists of three lines and usually focuses on nature.

Traditional haiku: Syllables in each line 5-7-5

Modern haiku: Syllables in each line 2-3-2

(More info HERE.)
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Artwork used with permission from Lauren Maurer.

Photo Prompt: Freewriting

Photo © Christian Harkness Photography

Visit his website to see additional photos. And, his blog HERE.
The photographer lives in Cedar Key and Tallahassee, Florida,

and specializes in printmaking and documentary and fine art photography.
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Writing Prompt

Freewriting is a great tool, and serves many purposes.
It's a great way to gather initial ideas for any writing or creative pursuit.
Take a couple of minutes and jot down whatever thoughts
come to your mind from this image.
And, don't worry about spelling or grammar.

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Quick freewriting tips HERE and HERE
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Photo used with permission from Christian Harkness.

Image Prompt: Take The Next Train To

Art Title:Norfolk & Western 611 © Stephen Dell'Aria

Plein Air Painter
Visit his blog to see additional artwork.
And, his website: Steve's Art And, his other blog HERE.

The artist lives in Fairfax, Virginia, and specializes in
watercolor and oil paintings.

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Writing Prompt

Using the train literally OR symbolically,

write about a journey you've been meaning to take.

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Artwork used with permission from Stephen Dell'Aria.

Photo Prompt: Old Socks

Photo Title: Old Socks © Cole Thompson Photography
Visit his site to see additional photos.
The photographer lives in Laporte, Colorado, and specializes
in black and white fine art photography.
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Writing Prompt

Who is this couple, and what are they doing?

Be creative and write a short fictional piece.

Include dialogue.

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Photo used with permission from Cole Thompson.

Image Prompt: Soldier

Art Title: Soldier © Matt Mahurin

Visit his website to see additional artwork and photos.

The photographer/illustrator lives in New York, and specializes in

Illustration and Photography.
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"My brother serves as a soldier
With his comrades night and day;
But my brother is wise,
and may yet return,
Though the dead lie far away."
~Confucius (Ode: The Soldier)
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Remember, if poetry is not your thing,
then these prompts can be used for blog postings,
short stories, or journal writing. Or, even as
inspiration for artwork, etc.

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Artwork used with permission from Matt Mahurin.

Photo Prompt: Your Funniest Caption

Photo Title: Covent Garden Underground © Matt Stuart

Visit his website to see additional photos.

The photographer lives in the United Kingdom, and specializes in

street photography.
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Writing Prompt

What’s going on in this photograph?

Write your funniest caption.

Then WATCH this adorable 25 second VIDEO

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Photo used with permission from Matt Stuart.

Image Prompt: Night Flowers

Untitled Art © Manon Doyle - Hoochie Poochie Studios
Visit her website to see additional artwork. And, her blog HERE.
The artist lives in Dublin, Ohio, and specializes in mixed media.

Artwork used with permission from Manon Doyle.

(From her journal pages)

Photo Prompt: Pearls

Photo Title: Untitled (pearls) © Anastasia Cazabon

Visit her website to see additional photos.

The photographer currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts,

and she draws inspiration from dreams, memories and the past.

Photo used with permission from Anastasia Cazabon.

Image Prompt: Bird in the Hand

Art Title: Bird in the Hand © Lisa Cole

Visit her blog to see additional artwork. And, her Etsy site HERE

And, her new website HERE.
The artist lives in Michigan, and specializes in acrylics.

Artwork used with permission from Lisa Cole.

Photo Prompt: White

Photo Title: White © Valeria H. - Photography by Valeria
Visit her site to see additional photos.

The photographer lives in South Florida, and specializes in
natural light photography.

Photo used with permission from Valeria H.

Image Prompt: Constant Gardener

Art Title: Constant Gardener © Lisa Falzon

Visit her website to see additional works.

And, her blog HERE and Etsy site HERE.

The artist was born and raised in Malta, but lives in rural Ireland and

specializes in several media-digital, oils, photography

and mixed-media.

Artwork used with permission from Lisa Falzon.

Photo Prompt: Reach

Photo Title: Vision © Marian Trasca
Visit his blog to see additional photos.
Marian lives in Bucharest, Romania, and considers his

photography "a daily experiment" and prefers a continuous challenge.

Photo used with permission from Marian Trasca.

Image Prompt: Raven Dreams

Art Title: Raven Dreams © Holly Friesen

Visit her website to see additional artwork.

And here blog HERE and HERE.

The artist lives in Montreal/Mont Trembland, Quebec, Canada,

and specializes in painting.

Artwork posted with permission from Holly Friesen.

Photo Prompt: Doll

Photo Title: Doll © Robert Schneider Light Under a Bushel

Visit his blog to see additional photos. And, his website HERE.

The photographer lives in Lexington, Massachusetts, and specializes

in photography with toy, vintage, and Polaroid cameras.

Photo used with permission from Robert Schneider.

Image Prompt: Nine (Grandmother)

Art Title: Nine - Grandmother © Mineke Reinders
Visit her blog site to see additional artwork.
The artist lives in Bloomington, Illinois, and specializes in watercolor

and gouache paintings inspired by places in Turkey.

Artwork used with permission from Mineke Reinders.

Photo Prompt: Play That Funky Music White Boy

Photo Title: Juke (The Band) © Alex Woolcott
Visit his website for additional photos. And, his other site HERE.
The photographer lives in London, and specializes in Landscape
and Macro photography.
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Writing Prompt

Try writing a song today.

Something based on a recent experience,

or about someone you love.

Your song doesn't have to be serious,

and you can even write it to the melody of one of

your favorite songs or jingles.

(Here are some quick tips if you are interested. HERE and HERE)

OR

Name a song (or musician) that changed your life.

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Photo used with permission from Alex Woolcott.

Image Prompt: Vinho a Mais (Too Much Wine)

Art Title: Vinho a Mais (Too Much Wine) © Paulo J. Mendes
Postalguarelas

Visit his blog to see additional artwork. And, his Etsy site HERE.

The artist lives in Matosinhos, Portugal, and specializes in watercolors

inspired by his country's landscapes.

Artwork used with permission from Paulo J. Mendes

Photo Prompt: Untitled

Untitled Photo : © Tread - GoTreadGo
Visit his website to see additional photos. And, his photo blog HERE.
The photographer lives in Central Kentucky, and specializes in

Toy Camera Photography specifically Black & White

and Color photography, captured non-digitally,
and printed traditionally using silver and paper.

Photo used with permission from Tread.

Image Prompt: (Wo)Man's Best Friend(s) Who NEED to be Adopted

Art Title: Duke © Vern Schwarz Art

For the Winnipeg Humane Society where Duke

is currently sheltered.

Art Title: Nala © Vern Schwarz Art
For the Winnipeg Humane Society where Nala
is currently sheltered.
Visit his blog to see additional artwork.
The artist lives near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,
and his interests lie in oil painting, and working with varying subjects.
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Please Note
Nala and Duke
were painted by Vern Schwarz
on behalf of the Art for the Animals
for the Winnipeg Humane Society
where they are currently sheltered,
and hope to be adopted.
Art for the Animals is a project
where artists paint, illustrate, etc.
an animal in a local animal shelter
of their choice,
then donate it to that shelter.
The shelter can either keep the artwork,
sell it or auction it off. It's their choice.
It's that simple, but the results are profound.
Visit Art for the Animals for more details.
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Are you a cat or a dog person?
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Artwork used with permission from Vern Schwarz.

Photo Prompt: Untitled

Photo Title: Rockaway © Debora Mittelstaedt

Visit her website to see additional photos.

The photographer lives in Brooklyn, New York,

but was raised in Germany.
Her current body of work was inspired by "coming of age" films.

Photo used with permission from Debora Mittelstaedt.

Image Prompt: Family

Art Title: Cat's Family © Arthur Simo
Who is Arthur Simo the Outsider Artist?
Visit his blog to see additional artwork.

And, his Etsy site: Arthur Simo and Flickr site HERE.
Arthur lives in Hialeah, Florida and attends Hialeah High School.
He is in the 11th grade.
Arthur is a self taught artist and he has autism.
Art has enabled him to express his feelings,
and to show the way he perceives the world around him.
He is unpredictable and funny with a great imagination,
and every painting has a story that
takes you on a wild, colorful adventure.
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Writing Prompt
Families, as we all know, are anything but picture perfect,
and usually, the imperfections are what make
family life so interesting.
Share a thought, story, or poem
regarding your family or family member.

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Artwork used with permission from Arthur Simo.

Photo Prompt: Pink Corset

Photo Title: Pink Corset © Gordon Stettinius Eye Caramba

Visit his website to see additional photos. And, his blog HERE.

He is an artist living and working, and teaching, in Richmond,Virginia.

Photo used with permission from Gordon Stettinius.

Image Prompt: Sweet Anjou

Art Title: Sweet Anjou © Michelle Burnett

Visit her blog to see additional artwork. And, her website HERE.

And, her monthly painting challenge blog HERE.

The artist lives in Utah, and specializes in oil painting.

Artwork used with permission from Michelle Burnett.

Photo Prompt: Paper Bags

Photo Title: Paper Bags © Adam Marcinek Photography

Visit his website to see additional photos. And, his blog HERE.

Another website and blog HERE and HERE

The photographer lives in Boston, Massachusetts, and specializes in

black and white photography and printing.

Photo used with permission from Adam Marcinek.

Image Prompt: Feed Me

Art Title: Feed Me © James Parker - Yimi Art
Visit his website to see additional artwork.

And, his blog: James Parker Art and Windows to the Words
The artist lives in Rio Frio, Costa Rica, and his artwork is focused
on the rainforest and everything else in the world.

Artwork used with permission from James Parker.

Photo Prompt: Home on the Range

Photo Title: Home on the Range © Don Brice Photography

Visit his website to see additional photos. And, his blog HERE.

Don lives in Adelaide, South Australia, and specializes in

Black and White photography with 'low-fi' cameras.

Photo used with permission from Don Brice.

Image Prompt: Empty Nest

Art Title: Empty Nest © Pam Carriker
Visit her website to see additional artwork. And, her blog HERE.
The artist lives in Springfield, Missouri, and specializes in mixed media art.

Artwork used with permission from Pam Carriker.

Photo Prompt: Vanessa

Photo Title: Vanessa © Frank Rodriguez Chicago Photographer

Visit his blog, and his photo site HERE to see additional works.

The photographer lives in Chicago, Illinois, and has been passionate

about photographing people for the past twenty years.
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Writing Prompt
1) What greatest life lesson would you want to share with this child?

2) Begin a short story from the viewpoint of this little girl.

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Photo used with permission from Frank Rodriguez.