Lisa McCausland was born in Belfast in June 1964 and educated in a local girls' grammar school. She followed her two elder brothers into the family motor business becoming a director of McCausland Holdings and Value Cabs.

In her thirties Lisa decided to branch out to explore her artistic leanings and moved to California, settling in Los Angeles. She quickly embraced the Californian lifestyle discovering that she was at a stage in her life to explore the philosophy of body, mind and spirit. Beginning a journey of personal development through self awareness she took full advantage of workshops and classes in the neighbourhood Zen centre.

Mingling with artists and writers challenged her to think about how she could express her feelings and intuitions - it wasn't long before she rekindled her love of art. Never a shrinking violet, the combination of Lisa's personality and the bright Californian sun produced some wonderful abstracts in a bold range of colours. She recalls that the first painting she sold was an oil in vivid turquoise hues - the client bought it to hang in her Santa Monica beach house, and was inspired to redecorate featuring the colours of the painting. Lisa's work was exhibited in Martell Gallery on Sunset and in the Create:Fixate exhibition in downtown L.A.

Just as she was becoming established, her father's health deteriorated and during his prolonged illness Lisa travelled back to N.Ireland many times - after his death,she made the decision to return here to be closer to her mother.

Having moved back to Ireland she continued with her work which has been sold by the Heron Gallery in Carrickfergus, The Whalley Gallery in Hollywood and The Tom Caldwell Gallery on Lisburn Road in Belfast.

While preparing her portfolio, Lisa said, "It was such a thrill for me when all my pieces chosen by Chris Caldwell were sold on the opening night of his summer exhibition. I am very excited that Chris has given me the opportunity to hold my first solo show."

Lisa's artwork is composed of mixed media, using paint and a lightweight substance to create layers of texture and depth. The method depends on Lisa achieving the desired effect. She doesn't tell people how to interpret her artwork, or how to feel about it. Her belief is that art should be enjoyed, like music for the eyes.

Her art is fluid, and applies the principles of expressionism. She follows an abstract style; the action employed sometimes invades her pieces, creating her drip art.

One of her foremost influences would be the late, great Jackson Pollack. Lisa also has a "get acquainted period" with her work, and identifies with Pollack when he said, "When I am painting I'm not aware of what I am doing. It's only after a 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I try to let it come though...when I am painting I have a general notion of what I am about... there is no accident..." Like most abstract painters, Lisa is often asked, how she knows when she is finished?. Lisa quotes Pollack again when he replied to the same question "How do know when your're finished making love?"
"I couldn't put it better myself!" stated Lisa.