Today we’d like to introduce you to L. Dolphin Brown.
Hi L. Dolphin, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My path has always been about seeking stillness in motion—both literally and metaphorically. I started my career over 30 years ago in video production, long before I ever thought of myself as an artist. Back then, I was fascinated by how images and sound could shift emotion, tell a story, or simply create a moment of pause. Over time, that curiosity evolved into something more intentional and personal.
After surviving cancer, my relationship with time, energy, and healing changed completely. I found myself drawn to art that didn’t just look beautiful—but felt restorative. That’s when I began creating what I now call video paintings: immersive, meditative visuals designed to slow you down, draw you in, and offer a moment of peace in a very noisy world.
My work blends movement, light, and sound—sometimes even using the electrical impulses of plants—to create pieces that feel alive. They’re part art, part meditation, part emotional reset. While rooted in healing, the work is also about the future of art—how technology and creative expression can come together to create transformative experiences. That’s what keeps me going. That’s what keeps me creating.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not smooth—but I don’t think the best roads ever are. My journey has been full of pivots, reinvention, and moments of deep uncertainty. Early on, I worked behind the scenes in video production, but stepping into the role of artist—especially in a space that blends technology, wellness, and fine art—meant carving a path where there wasn’t a clear one.
Being a woman in a male-dominated tech and media world came with its own challenges, and it took time for me to trust that my way of seeing things—the slower, more intuitive, healing approach—had real value.
Then there’s life. I’m a cancer survivor, and that experience changed everything. It stripped away what didn’t matter and sharpened my focus on what does: creating work that calms, connects, and heals. There were times I didn’t know how I’d keep going, but making this art became my anchor.
The road’s been messy and nonlinear, like most healing journeys are. But every twist led me closer to the kind of work I was meant to do—art that helps people breathe a little deeper and feel a little more human.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I create immersive video paintings—digital artworks that use light, flowing imagery, color, and ambient sound to invite stillness and deepen emotional connection. My pieces move slowly and intentionally, offering a sensory experience that encourages people to pause, breathe, and return to themselves. My work lives somewhere between a meditative experience and a visual poem. It’s not quite film, not quite painting—but something in between.
What I do sits at the intersection of art, mindfulness, and innovation. Some works include soundscapes made from unexpected sources—like the electrical activity of plants—while others focus on subtle shifts in color and form that mirror the rhythms of nature. It’s not just about what you see—it’s about what you feel. Each piece is designed to quiet the mind and soften the nervous system.
What sets my work apart is its purpose: it’s created to soothe, center, and transform. I’m not interested in overwhelming the senses—I’m here to soften them. Whether someone encounters my work in a home, a healing space, or an exhibition, I want it to feel like an exhale.
I’m proud to be contributing to the future of art—one that’s immersive, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in the power of presence. Part of that evolution is continuing to explore what’s possible when creativity and consciousness intersect—a future where tech-integrated art supports emotional and energetic wellness.
How do you think about luck?
I believe we make our own luck—or at least, we create the conditions for it. For me, it’s been about showing up consistently, staying curious, and being willing to evolve, even when the next step wasn’t entirely clear.
That said, I’ve had moments that felt like “luck”—a chance connection, an unexpected opportunity, or a door that opened at just the right time. But those moments usually came after a lot of quiet work behind the scenes. I think of them less as luck and more as alignment—when preparation meets timing.
Even the harder chapters—like surviving cancer or navigating big career shifts—didn’t feel like bad luck so much as invitations to go deeper. They pushed me to create from a more honest place, and ultimately shaped the work I do now.
So while I don’t count on luck, I do try to stay open to it. And when it does show up, I make sure I’m ready to meet it with something real, something meaningful.
Pricing:
- Limited-edition video paintings begin at $595
- Framed, ready-to-hang video works range from $1,800 to $6,500
- Large-scale custom installations available by commission
- Digital wallpaper drops start at $49
- Customized subscription options available
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dolphinbrown.art/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolphinbrown.art/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DolphinBrown.Art
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolphinbrown/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dolphinbrownart
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dolphin-brown-art-austin
- Other: https://linktr.ee/DolphinBrown.Art
