Ideas for paintings 
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Creating a compelling and original plot for a film requires a combination of depth of imagination, psychological insight, and sometimes an understanding of historical, cultural, and emotional context.
Below we offer creative ideas for painting plots. They touch on a variety of topics, from surreal to historically related. We hope that here you will find something suitable or, based on the proposed options, something even more original will be born in your imagination. There is a wide scope for stylistic research, narrative tension and visual experiments. Save them in your bookmarks so as not to lose them!
All illustrations on this page are generated using a neural network and are only examples. Your imagination is capable of a more creative, deeper and much more impressive implementation of the proposed plots - do not hold it back.
1. Reflection in a crooked mirror
A man looks into a mirror that distorts his reflection, revealing multiple versions of his self. The story explores themes of identity and the multifaceted nature of the self, questioning the stability of self-perception.
2. City under the ocean
A modern metropolis submerged in the ocean, with its buildings half visible through the water, the concept explores environmental degradation, the passage of time, and the future of urban life.
3. The Forgotten Library
The ancient, dust-covered library is illuminated by only one beam of light. The pages of the books flutter as if caught in an invisible wind, symbolizing lost knowledge and the transience of human civilization.
4. The Seamstress of Lost Dreams
A woman working alone sews clothes from the dreams and memories of others. This metaphorical painting touches on themes of memory, personal history and rethinking the past.
5. The Dancer’s Shadow
The dancer casts a distorted shadow on the floor as she moves, depicting the struggle between inner freedom and societal expectations. The narrative touches on themes of conformity, liberation, and self-expression.
6. The Immortal’s Gaze
An ageless man looks at his watch, his face reflecting both wisdom and the heavy burden of eternity. This story explores the psychological implications of immortality and the passage of time.
7. The Alchemist’s Last Experiment
The alchemist stands before a workbench filled with mystical tools and substances, his face reflecting both triumph and regret. The painting may explore the limits of human knowledge and ambition, and the fine line between genius and madness.
8. The Ghost of a Dying City
A crumbling city street is shrouded in fog, and feeble human figures wander among the ruins. This ghostly image represents the decline of civilization and the ghost of what once flourished.
9. Lovers in the Underworld
Two lovers are entwined in a fiery abyss, gazing into each other’s eyes as the very earth around them disintegrates. This tense narrative explores eternal love, the tension between life and death, and the destructive power of passion.
10. Choir of Silence
A group of figures, their mouths closed and their hands raised in silent song, are bathed in holy light. This visual metaphor touches on the power of unspoken emotions and the idea of silent worship.
11. Fallen Star
A celestial body falls into the desert, leaving a trail of glowing dust behind it. A lone figure kneels, collecting the fragments of the star. The painting explores the tension between the heavenly and earthly realms, as well as the devastating beauty of the cosmic event.
12. The Sculptor’s Regret
The sculptor stands before a partially completed statue, his tools discarded, and looks at the figure with visible remorse. The subject is about creation and destruction, and the emotional weight of artistic failure.
13. The Path Through the Storm
A lone figure walks a dangerous path on a stormy night, silhouetted against a turbulent sky. The narrative symbolizes a journey through personal upheaval, the resilience of the human spirit, and the search for hope in adversity.
14. Return of the Phoenix
A phoenix rises from the ashes against a backdrop of scorched earth and ruins. This theme highlights rebirth, transformation, and the cycle of life and death.
15. Midnight Tree
In a moonlit field, a tree stands alone, its branches extending beyond the canvas. Beneath it, a figure waits in silent contemplation. The work is dedicated to solitude, introspection, and the mysterious, almost divine presence of nature.
16. Child’s imaginary friend
A child plays with an invisible (translucent) friend, his imagination so vivid that it creates a tangible form in the air. This painting plays with the boundary between reality and imagination, childhood innocence and the intangible world of fantasy.
17. Portrait of a Forgotten Monarch
A regal figure, once powerful and majestic, is depicted in faded robes and a somber expression, surrounded by the crumbling relics of his former kingdom. The concept explores the rise and fall of power, legacy, and historical amnesia.
18. Silent observer
An ominous figure stands on the edge of a cliff, looking towards the horizon, but no one notices its presence. This silent sentinel explores themes of isolation, surveillance, and the invisible forces in our lives.
19. Hourglass of Choice
The suspended hourglass is filled not with sand, but with miniature versions of a person’s past decisions. As the grains of time slip away, the figure is confronted with the consequences of his choices. The work reflects on fate, regret, and the weight of decisions.
20. Garden of Oblivion
A garden where each flower symbolizes a forgotten memory or an abandoned dream. A solitary figure tends the overgrown space, symbolizing the act of reconsideration and the return of lost parts of oneself.
21. Ghost Soldier
A soldier, empty and meaningless, walks across a deserted battlefield. His uniform is impeccable, but his body is transparent, symbolizing the dehumanizing effects of war and the lack of identity in conflict.
22. Mirror of the Forgotten Future
The mirror reflects not the present, but a series of alternative futures, each more alien than the last. The plot explores the idea of fate, the unknown, and the psychological struggle between what is and what could be.
23. Dreaming cat
The cat sleeps peacefully, but her dreams are depicted in a surreal, dynamic manner, full of strange creatures and bright colors. This plot bridges the gap between human understanding of animals and the mysterious nature of their inner world.
24. Guardians of the Portal
Two figures stand on either side of an ancient portal, their expressions unreadable. The portal has cracked, and light is pouring in from within. The painting explores the concept of thresholds, both literal and metaphorical, and the idea of guardianship over the passage between realms.
25. Fall of the Moon
The moon, usually at the top, is shown slowly descending toward the earth, casting an eerie glow over the city at dusk. The painting is a meditation on the cosmic, the ephemeral, and the fragile connection between the earth and the heavenly bodies.
26. The Puppeteer’s Lost Strings
A puppeteer stands before a set of puppets, but their strings have been cut and the figures remain motionless. This scene explores the tension between control and freedom, manipulation and autonomy.
27. Forgotten Amusement Park
The once bustling park sits abandoned, its rides rusting, its tents crumbling, but faint figures looming in the distance, as if the carnival still goes on in the minds of those who remember it. The concept speaks to nostalgia, loss, and the fading of a collective experience.
28. The Last Look of the Traitor
The betrayer looks at his own reflection, guilt evident in his eyes. In the background are chaotic, faded, shadowy figures, symbolizing the lives and trusts they have destroyed. This concept explores the guilt, regret, and inner conflict associated with betrayal.
29. Fire of Revolution
A group of people stand around a dying fire, their faces illuminated by the embers. Their faces express determination and weariness, symbolizing the cyclical nature of revolution and the ultimate futility of violent upheaval.
30. Weaver of Fate
A woman sews a tapestry of threads, each symbolizing a life that she controls. When she pulls a thread, life unravels. The subject touches on themes of fate, power, and the intertwining of existence.
31. Observer of the Abyss
The figure looks down into an endless abyss where a storm of light and darkness rages below. The painting addresses the concept of infinity, the unknown, and the human instinct to peer into the abyss despite the fear of what might be found there.
32. The Last Breath of a Fallen Soldier
A soldier lies on a battlefield, his life draining away as the disembodied embodiment of his spirit begins to leave his body. The story explores the intersection of life and death, heroism, and the transience of human existence.
33. Invisible color
The artist works at an easel, but paints with colors that no one sees. As he works, the painting becomes more vivid and strange, symbolizing the struggle between personal vision and universal understanding.
34. The path through the labyrinth
A lone figure wanders through a vast labyrinth, with paths leading in all directions, but no exit in sight. The labyrinth represents life’s uncertainty, choice, and the overwhelming feeling of being lost in one’s own journey.
35. Forbidden Room
The figure enters a room filled with countless treasures, but these treasures are intangible - memories.
36. The Hidden Empress
The queen, dressed modestly, walks through her kingdom, oblivious to her subjects. The painting emphasizes her dual identity, with royal symbols subtly integrated into her surroundings.
37. The Eclipsed Warrior
A lone knight stands frozen during a solar eclipse, his armor reflecting the dim light. The celestial phenomenon serves as a metaphor for his internal conflict.
38. Quiet Garden
The vast overgrown garden is depicted in stunning detail, with statues partially restored by nature. The work explores themes of time, decay and rebirth.
39. Night Bazaar
A bustling night market, lit by oil lamps and glowing embers, characters engage in mysterious transactions, hinting at magical realism.
40. Forgotten Library
An ancient, abandoned library with bookshelves rising in the darkness. A single bright book glows dimly, hinting at secrets yet to be revealed.
41. Echo of Departure
A train station at dusk, a woman watches a train depart. Her expression and subtle details of her surroundings hint at a complex backstory.
42. Under the Ice
A surreal underwater scene showing a frozen lake from below, with figures trapped in mid-motion. Themes of isolation and transformation dominate.
43. Whispering Shadows
An empty street filled with elongated, distorted shadows, each shadow hinting at a hidden story beyond the frame.
44. The Reluctant Monarch
The young king sits on a richly decorated throne, surrounded by luxurious chaos. His posture and facial expression betray anxiety, contrasting with his surroundings.
45. Requiem for the Forest
A burning forest with animals gathered at the edge of the flames watching the action. The image juxtaposes the chaos of destruction with the calm inevitability of loss.
46. Obsidian Wings
A fallen angel with black stone wings kneels on a mountaintop, focusing on his transformation and the surrounding apocalyptic landscape.
47. Time Keeper’s Workshop
An intricate watchmaking workshop filled with gears and unusual clockwork mechanisms. A figure adjusts a clock and appears to be aging or regressing.
48. Veil of the Storm
A ship caught in a violent storm, the captain looks out into the raging sea. The storm subtly takes on anthropomorphic forms.
49. Eternal Duel
Two fighters frozen in time in the middle of a battle. Their facial expressions and the surrounding elements suggest that this fight has been going on for an eternity.
50. Prophet of the Desert
A lone figure walks across a vast desert, its shadow casting an incredibly long time. Small details hint at divine or mystical elements.
51. Glass Fortress
A futuristic fortress made entirely of glass is reflected in the desert. A lone figure inside is torn between staying or leaving.
52. Observer window
The figure watches the world through a window, each pane of glass showing changing seasons or time periods. Perspective creates layers of meaning.
53. Duel by Moonlight
Two figures fight with swords under a huge full moon. Their clothes correspond to different historical periods, hinting at a conflict in time.
54. Echo of the Colosseum
An abandoned Colosseum overgrown with wildflowers and animals, the painting conveys the stark contrast between human ambition and the restoration of nature.
55. Crown of the Abyss
A diver finds a luminous crown resting on an underwater throne surrounded by fantastic sea creatures. The scene suggests a fusion of human legend and natural mystery.
56. Endless Bridge
The bridge stretches endlessly into the fog. The figures crossing it carry symbols of hope, fear or loss – each narrative is left to the viewer’s discretion.
57. Midnight Feast
The table is set for a sumptuous dinner, but all the guests are absent. Details hint at their stories through the things left behind.
58. Betrayal by Candlelight
A dramatic moment, caught off guard: a spilled candle illuminates two figures, one in shock, the other in a calculated pose.
59. Mask Festival
A lively crowd, adorned with masks that reflect their inner emotions or secrets. One unmasked figure watches the proceedings, her expression unreadable.
60. Whisper of the Canyon
The figure stands at the edge of the canyon, listening to ethereal whispers coming from the depths. The interplay of light and shadow adds to the mystery.
61. Frozen carnival
The once vibrant carnival is now encased in ice, with figures frozen in mid-celebration. Details point to a sudden, catastrophic event.
62. The Architect’s Dream
A surreal composition of architectural wonders from various cultures, organically integrated into a single, impossible urban landscape.
63. Dawn of the Titans
Massive stone figures emerge from the earth at sunrise, their faces solemn. Tiny human figures watch the spectacle with awe.
64. Abandoned Observatory
An ancient observatory filled with celestial maps and broken telescopes. A lone astronomer peers through the remaining lens at a strange cosmic phenomenon.
65. Red Cloak
A figure in a bright red cloak walks across a snowy desert. The bright color contrasts sharply with the muted landscape, highlighting their isolation.
66. Labyrinth of Dreams
A sprawling labyrinth, each corridor filled with dream-like scenes, the lone wanderer appears both lost and enchanted.
67. Silent Procession
A procession of mourners, dressed in monochromatic clothing, moves through a misty forest, their path marked by dimly glowing symbols on the ground.
68. Feathered Oracle
A mythical bird, huge and luminous, sits on the top of a mountain, and a solitary figure kneels in its shadow, seeking wisdom.
69. Wandering Muse
The figure moves through various creative scenes – an artist’s studio, a writer’s desk, a musician’s stage – connecting acts of creativity.
70. Tide Sanctuary
The chapel on the edge of the cliff is slowly being swallowed by the tides. A solemn ritual is performed inside the figure as the water begins to flood it.
71. Invisible Siege
The painting depicts a fortress under pressure from invisible forces that only manifest themselves through distorted elements – bent trees, shifting shadows or airborne debris.
72. Starlight Harvest
A farmer collects stars from a glowing field under a vast, unearthly sky. The scene combines the mundane with the fantastic.
73. The Sleepless Guardian
A statue-like guardian watches over a forgotten realm, its surface cracked with evidence of ancient battles and steadfast dedication.
74. The Fateful Loom
The weaver works at a loom that seems to form constellations and galaxies instead of fabric. The figure’s expression hints at the gravity of their role.
75. The Forgotten Banquet
A great hall filled with the decaying remains of a feast. Ghostly figures hover above the table, their presence dimly reflected in the tarnished silverware.
76. Hidden Harbor
A secret bay, revealed by moonlight, filled with mysterious ships. Each ship has symbols or flags on it, indicating different worlds or dimensions.
77. The Shattered Mask
The figure removes a mask, revealing a second, cracked mask underneath. The peeling layers indicate deep-seated personality issues.
78. Lantern Carrier
A figure walks through a dark forest with a lantern that emits an unusual glow. The light reveals creatures hidden in the shadows.
79. Garden without time
A garden in which plants from different eras coexist – prehistoric ferns, Renaissance roses, futuristic flora – hinting at the collapse of time.
80. Ashes of the Ancestors
A volcanic landscape where the remains of an ancient civilization emerge from the ashes. Figures make their way through the ruins, discovering relics.
81. The destroyed bridge
A broken bridge spans a chasm, and figures attempt to bridge the gaps. Their methods reveal their character – improvisation, precision, or recklessness.
82. Tree of Wishes
A massive tree with small glowing objects tied to its branches. A lone figure ponders a decision before adding his wish.
83. Voices of the Depths
A mysterious underwater cathedral filled with bioluminescent creatures. The figures float in awe, soaking up the otherworldly scene.
84. Sleepless City
An urban landscape where every window is lit up, suggesting constant activity, the painting subtly explores themes of insomnia and modern fatigue.
85. The Last Horizon
The figure stands at the edge of a world that seems to be falling apart in space. Their pose reflects awe and fear of the unknown.
- The exhibition "The Sun of the Poor" opened in Dnepropetrovsk
- “Adam Bede” by George Eliot
- Art "Without Barriers" in the Russian Museum
- The exhibition "Look at life through me" will be held at the WINZAVOD contemporary art center.
- Personal exhibition of Evgenia Buravleva "Far from everyday life"
- “Being And Time” by Martin Heidegger
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