Explore the Genius of David Lynch: A Week of Film and Art Tributes in Honor of His Birthday.
This week, CCC is honoring the legendary filmmaker and artist David Lynch with a series of five creative prompts designed to spark your imagination. Whether you’re a writer, artist, photographer, or designer, these prompts invite you to explore Lynch’s unique perspective and create something meaningful - just for the sake of creating.
How It Works
Start Monday and create something every day through Friday.
Use the time you have: no pressure, just creativity.
Post and share what you make to join the community.
I’ll be participating in this challenge too, sharing my creations along the way. Let’s get started!
The Prompts
1. Coffee and Creativity
"I like cappuccino, actually. But even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all."
Use this prompt to create something that celebrates the ritual of coffee or the imperfect beauty of daily habits.
2. Beneath the Surface
"I learned that just beneath the surface there's another world, and still different worlds as you dig deeper... There is goodness in blue skies and flowers, but another force—a wild pain and decay—also accompanies everything."
Explore layers of meaning in your art. What lies beneath the obvious? Create something inspired by hidden worlds or contrasting forces.
3. Absurdity in Life
"Absurdity is what I like most in life, and there's humor in struggling in ignorance... After a while, it becomes absurd."
Lean into the absurd. Capture moments of surreal humor or the struggle in imperfection through your chosen medium.
4. The Doughnut Philosophy
"Keep your eye on the doughnut, not on the hole."
Focus on what matters. Use this prompt to create something that highlights positivity or reimagines the concept of focus.
5. Memory’s Truth
"I like to remember things my own way. How I remembered them, not necessarily the way they happened."
David Lynch, Lost Highway
Reflect on memory and perception. Create something that blends truth and imagination.
Share Your Work
We’d love to see what you create! Post your work on social media and tag us to join the CCC Creative Community. Let’s honor David Lynch’s legacy together through art and expression.