December Art Prompts: Imagined Worlds and Wonder

It’s officially the last month of the year, which means many are entering a phase of reflection. What’s on your mind as the year takes its final bow? The weather cooling down and people spending more time indoors has us thinking about home and the stories found within. From creaking floorboards that feel countless footsteps to a kitchen table that has hosted laughter and tears alike, each corner of home holds a unique story waiting to be told. With that in mind, it’s time to dust off your creativity with a set of art prompts for the month of December.

Homes with a twist is the prompt theme of the month — or a twisted home, if that’s the spin you want to take. As we go into the month of giving and amped up holidays, consider the togetherness of it all and how it looks different for everyone. For the next 31 days, craft imaginative worlds of mysterious cities, unexpected dwellings, curious aesthetics, and more. Fill these spaces however you like, from dazzling events to surprising family (found or otherwise). No matter what, interpret these art prompts however you’re inspired to do so. Simply cozy up in your favorite spot to create and let it flow. Happy arting!

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December Art Prompts: Homes with a Twist

1. Crystal treehouse in moonlight glow
2. Secret village on a library shelf
3. Home inside a giant seashell
4. A pixelated residence
5. Mushroom city in enchanted forest
6. Abandoned train converted into a home
7. A houseboat with a garden
8. Dwelling inside a giant geode
9. Tropical home at the top of a waterfall
10. Monochrome apartment with cozy nooks
11. Cozy cabin decorated with candy
12. Rainbow-colored beach hut
13. A house with a living roof
14. House inside a giant pumpkin
15. Moon base with secret gardens
16. Spiral staircase through dimensions
17. Sunflower-shaped home with petals
18. Residence in an old-fashioned theater
19. A storybook cottage
20. House on the back of a giant turtle
21. Steampunk spaceship home
22. Homes separated by suspension bridges
23. Blanket fort for monsters
24. Vintage caravan with quirky decor
25. Gingerbread bungalow
26. Underground city with glowing fungi
27. Floating village of clouds and pillow forts
28. A house perfect for a tea lover
29. Cliffside sanctuary
30. A whimsical fruit-shaped home
31. Mobile home on cosmic waves

Feeling inspired to share your art?

Leave a comment below, tag @offcultured on social media, and/or use the hashtag #OCArtPrompt.

We’d love to see what you create!

Header: Pawel Czerwinski

About the Author

Britt Franklin

An all-around creative, Britt is the editor and co-founder of Offcultured. Her work has also been featured in Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Cubby, and Pinterest. Creativity and inspiration are central to her work, whether it’s a product review or an entertainment feature. Regardless of the avenue, she enjoys tapping into everyday curiosity that drives individuals to show up authentically and create a life that truly embodies their vision.

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