Writing exercise: Using Images to Create Story

A writing prompt that uses works of art to inspire new narratives.

Write a short story or scene inspired by the images below. Write a new story for each image, or try to make one story that incorporates inspiration from all of the images.

Once you’re finished, write for three minutes (set a timer!!) about some of the works’ titles:

“Perfect lovers”

“And We Begin to Let Go”

“Livery Design for Air Force One.”

“Air Dispenser”

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