Fingerpaint Escapism: February 19-26, 2026
If you’re feeling like I am this week, you are a.) not enjoying being an adult and b.) needing a break from reality. Let’s try to address both issues with this week’s assignment: Embrace your childhood by fingerpainting a scene that feels like an escape. Be as literal or as abstract as you like, and use actual fingerpaints or some other viscous substance as your paint, as long as your hands are your brushes.
The Submissions:
by Journal Kurtz
Cabin Scene with Deer. Black locust charcoal on limestone slab
Aimee Noel, C&, 2026
by Anonymous Frau Redux
Captain James T. Kirk said, “Space, the final frontier.”
I’m not a Trekkie, but the possibility of space travel features prominently in books, films and shows to entertain and escape for a bit.
-anon Frau r
Next Week’s Assignment:
Make a drawing or painting that depicts an everyday/mundane scene or task, but is presented in a style that mimics of one of your favorite famous art masterpieces.