Today’s project uses mirrors and just your cell phone (or a camera) to create some amazing effects.

Reflections can turn something mundane into something abstract or more artistic. Mirrors can give depth to your image and show things that are usually hidden from a camera — like what’s behind it!

Here are a couple of images I made.  You can get even more creative if are not in isolation by yourself and have someone to hold things!  (LOL!)

I started simple with one mirror that I put on an angle next to a painting with one palm tree…and like magic, my photo looks like there are now two trees. (Fig 1)

Next I used three mirrors (one bigger and two smaller) to get this kaleidascope-like image of a decorated egg. Tip: Makeup mirrors work great.  (Fig 2)

Here are a few other fun images from Pinterest to inspire you, including one using a broken mirror for a really cool effect. (Fig 3, Fig 4, Fig 5)

 

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home” – Twyla Tharp

 

 

Stay in touch and share where your imagination has taken you by posting your project photos on Facebook or Instagram with the tag #HVArtsDailyDose or email a photo to us at info@hvartscouncil.org!