As a writer and an artist, I have some days where I'm truley inspired. But, most of the time, I can't figure out what to draw or write about. I'll ask friends, family, and my significant other to give me ideas, but I can't seem to think of things on my own.
If you're like me, you understand what I mean. Well, fear not, dear reader. I am here to save you (I hope).
Below is a list of things to try to inspire or give you an idea. I hope it helps.
Writing prompts:
Write a story about your favorite animal conquering one of your fears
Write a childrens book with 8 pages, and a minimum of five words per page. Make it about a person struggling with a disorder
Take the definitions of your favorite words, and describe it as a color
Write twelve words on a page, make different sentences using all of those words at least once
Write a letter to future you
Write a letter to past you
Write about your favorite seasons
Time Travel, where would you go?
Describe a shape without using the name itself
Write a story about your perfect day
Drawing prompts:
Draw your favorite animal playing your favorite sport
Draw an emotion
Google mandalas, do that
Draw a new album cover for your favorite song or album
Animate an inanimate object
Draw your ideal house
Draw a door, but on the otherside, your biggest fear
Design a tattoo for you or a friend
Body art: Reinvent yourself with your own drawings... use washable ink
Get angry: Draw a swear word (or 10) but make them fragile looking
I hope this helped you create beauttiful things.