Lisa was born in Sunderland, England, and moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1979. After living in the southern Alberta foothills since 1983, she settled in Water Valley in 2017, where her soul, purpose, and passion aligned, reigniting her creative spark. A graduate of Cochrane High School with honors in art, Lisa is primarily a self-taught artist enjoys working with various mediums, including pencil, pastel, and watercolor. With a deep connection to all animals, she aims to capture their unique personalities in her artwork. Over the years she has created numerous pieces using leather, antler, wood, and resin. In 2023, Lisa embraced a passion for color, trading graphite pencils for pastels. Her profound connection with animals allows her to express their essence and unique attributes in her art.