Augmented Reality Influencers — 25 You Need to Know (Feature!)

I’m excited to share that I was featured on IZEA’s 25 Augmented Reality Influencers You Need to Know List! Very cool!

Augmented reality is changing the game for marketers. The ability to put digital images in physical spaces opens up a whole new playing field for advertisers and brands to create content engagement experiences for consumers no matter where they are. This new reality is also fueling a new breed of influencer: augmented reality influencers. They’re pioneers in this space and work with brands to showcase the new medium and grow the industry. Is your brand ready to dive into augmented reality and the metaverse? Check out the top augmented reality influencers that you need to know.

Read the full article here: https://izea.com/resources/top-augmented-reality-influencers-25-need-know

How to Become an Augmented Reality Artist

❓I often get asked by artists what is the best way to get started in Augmented Reality Art. Here are some tips, but like everything, your process will be different than everyone else’s. It has taken me several years to grasp the concepts but once things click it’s really fun and easy!

1️⃣Download the FREE software. I use Spark AR to make my filters. You can make filters for both Instagram and Facebook using Spark AR. Visit www.sparkar.com for more info.

2️⃣YouTube is your best friend. There are literally hundreds of creators posting well-crafted tutorials and offering the best information in exchange for nothing. Take advantage of this. YouTube is the BEST university.

3️⃣Join the Spark AR Creators group on Facebook. The community is growing and very generous. You can ask questions, see what projects people are working on, and get inspiration.

4️⃣Don’t copy other people. I know we draw inspiration as artists by taking references from existing works…but try to digest the tools properly so you can better apply them to your own style. Learn by copying but never publish work that is not yours! 

5️⃣Have fun. Learning is not a linear process. There will be days where you are going to feel that you haven’t learned shit. Take a break and then come back. You will notice progress but you have to give it time. 

These are my very basic tips regarding the tools to just begin. I will be posting some tutorials and more specific information soon! I hope it inspires you and happy creating!

Florida Botanical Map Coloring Timelapse on Procreate

I am about to add the finishing touches on my second map of the United States Botanical Map project which is Florida! This is piece is super lush and layered…wait until you get to see the augmented reality version! I’m super proud of this one.

This means that only 48 more maps to go to finish the first set! HA! I will be creating a full map of our country once I finish the states. Yay! 🇺🇸

I only got video of this part of the process because I have been working on this piece only during bits of moments I have been able to carve out during the last couple of months. I added a really nice and mellow jazz playlist to the video, so if you get tired of watching you can just listen along! I really hope you enjoy watching it.

What is augmented reality art?

Ever since one of my TikTok videos went viral, I have had tons of people asking me about what AR is and how it works.

I want to briefly explain what it is, how it works, and how I am applying it to my artwork to create dream-like versions of my illustrations.

Augmented reality is basically an interactive experience of a real-world environment.

Augmented reality works by combining an existing artwork with a platform that will allow the AR component to work. In my case, I use an Instagram filter to make my stickers and postcards come to life.

There is a free program called Spark AR that allows users to build and upload filters to both Instagram and Facebook. The AR community is extremely active and helpful and you can find a myriad of resources, including tutorials, to get you started on your augmented reality journey if it’s something that interests you..

I think the applications of augmented reality on art are going to be endless and it’s a portal that will lead us, artists, to explore things we have not even dreamed of before! It’s an exciting moment, there’s a huge interest and sense of awe with this technology, and it feels great being able to partake in it.

Do you currently merge your art, illustrations, or paintings, with augmented reality?