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?
