Lisa Goldfinger was born and raised in New York City.  After studying Film at the University of Michigan, Lisa returned to New York and worked in the television business for 9 years, starting out at ABC Good Morning America and then as John Stossel's producer at ABC News "20/20".  Lisa left her TV career and New York City when her first child was born and started painting in her home-studio. She currently resides in Newton Massachusetts with her husband and her three sons. Painting has become her full-time passion.