Weekly Challenges

Create a visual art piece that uses all the colors of the rainbow – Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet – without depicting a rainbow itself.

From your imagination or experience, capture the lush and life-affirming essence of a garden in the artistic medium of your choice.

Imagine that you could sail anywhere in the world. Where would you go? Who would join you? Would you go alone? Describe the experience.

 

Write from the perspective of a forgotten toy that was once the center of a young child's life.

Paint a pastoral scene, either from a photo or en plein air, in watercolor or another medium of your choice. 

Stoic philosopher Seneca's prescription for happiness was to enjoy the present without regrets for the past and fears about the future. Write about the experience of appreciating the moment.

Do you have a favorite tree? A lone pine? A shady maple? A bent, old apple tree? Share photos!

How does your favorite music help to shape your everyday life? Can you describe its impact?

Share your personal cure for boredom.

Write about the unlikely friendship of an elephant and a turtle. What draws them together?

Tell a short story that begins with a dramatic summer storm.

Create an illustration of an imaginary world of fairies that comes alive at night.