Traditionally in an art exam paper there are subjects given which you can interpret in your own way. The ideas and sketches you might do are an intrinsic part of the work. Very few artists turn out a masterpiece without some test ideas, cartoons, experiments to see how their concept might work.....
So my suggestion is 'Spring', and so of course you could think literally of how Spring is starting to appear, or you could try to show the idea of time passing, nature changing from winter to spring, or any interterpretation you choose. You might need to work in stages, or include more than one image to put your idea over. There is no right way or wrong way to do this.......
Or you could make a pet portrait. But remember that if you work from a photo do not trust the image because the lens of the camera distorts and its disheartening to find a careful painting of your dog ends up with an enormous head and tiny body. And a tip is to note and include a line describing where the backbone goes. From the tip of the nose, for example, down the back and along the tail. This does not need to be evident in yuor finished piece, but your awareness of it helps to give the image cohesion and clarity. Try not to be seduced by trying to only draw the edges of the creature!
Have fun!
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