Lisa’s view and process as an artist are deeply informed by her years as a Zen student. She engages in creative process as a form of contemplative practice, and views art making as a way to directly experience the sacred, interconnected ground of being and appreciate the potential held within the open space of not knowing. It is her intention to share that with the viewer.

Lisa grew up in Upstate New York's Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains. She has been living in the Boulder, Colorado area since 1999. In addition to her work as an artist, Lisa is a licensed professional counselor and board certified registered art psychotherapist. She facilitates Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction groups and workshops combining contemplative practice and creative process.  For many years she was a meditation instructor and adjunct faculty at Naropa University’s Graduate School of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She currently teaches "The Role of Art in Healing" in the Holistic Health Program at Red Rocks Community College.