Mirror Painting Outside
The Set Up
Take the mirrors outside and let the world join in! Child-safe acrylic mirrors are best as they're safe (obviously!), light, and easy to move. Lay them flat on the ground or across a low table.
Paint sticks are our Smudge go-to because of the smooth and vibrant marks. Plus, they're easy to wipe away when you are ready to begin again!
The Making
Lean over and paint directly onto your reflection. Trace your features if you like, or follow the drifting shapes in the clouds above. Sometimes the branches sway and change the whole scene, and the painting shifts along with it.
If you're indoors then the reflections of windows, lamps, or even people walking by bring their own unexpected layers.
Variations
Spray lightly with water to blur colours into each other.
Work collaboratively, adding to each other’s marks until the mirror is full.
Wipe it clean and start fresh as many times as you like! As always, the joy is in the play.
Materials
Child-safe acrylic mirrors (small tabletop mirrors or larger ones that can lay flat)
Paint sticks (chalk markers could also work)
Spray bottles with water (optional, for blending)
Cloths or sponges for wiping clean