“It’s Like Magic!” – Interactive Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences

Augmented Reality Paintings

To view the AR, download the free Daniel Leighton Art + AR app on iTunes and view the image through the app.

Augmented Reality (AR), which is viewable via my app, allows me to create another dimension of visual, aural and emotional movement when a viewer interacts with one of my pieces. When viewed through the lens of a tablet or smartphone’s camera, certain pieces will come to life with Augmented Reality.

Each piece (with the exception of the Permission To Enter show image) has at least one interactive element.  Tap around and see if you can find it or view the Augmented Reality tip sheet to get the full rundown.

* If you do not have a print available, view on your screen. Go to the Augmented Reality Paintings and point your device at the screen.

View from the App of "Tied Up At The Hospital" Before & During AR
View from the app of Tied Up At The Hospital before & during AR

“Angels Of LA” Augmented Reality – Experience Magic On Grand Avenue In Downtown Los Angeles

“Angels Of LA” Augmented Reality – Experience Magic On Grand Avenue In Downtown Los Angeles

Native Angelenos, Daniel Leighton (Instagram | Twitter) and Anna Mkhitarian Leighton aka Annatarian (Instagram | Twitter) created the Angels of LA experience to show and express who The Angels, Los Angeles, actually are.

From the rich culture of the indigenous Gabrielino-Tongva people, to the immigrants who helped build this city, Los Angeles’s greatest resource is our diverse community.

Angelenos speak over 300 languages and have a variety of cultural pockets within the city like the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, Little Tokyo, Filipinotown, Little Armenia, Leimert Park, Tehrangeles and so many more.

These cultures all contribute to the gifts our city brings to the whole world.

From art, film and fashion to the sciences and technology, our creatives are nourished by one another as well as the creatives that came before us.

The “Angels of LA” are these creatives, past and present, and Los Angeles is an example of diversity, peace and progress in action.

These angels were created with the assistance of various AI technologies: MidJourney, DALL-E and Photoshop and represent various communities within Los Angeles.