Lisa Cooper was born in Norwich and attended Norwich School of Art. She subsequently spent several years studying and travelling before settling in London to work as a journalist. Moving to Cornwall in 2003, she returned to painting. Her work has been exhibited at the Camelford Gallery, Rock Institute, Bude Castle, Padstow Memorial Hall, and the Crypt in St Ives. She is based in Nanstallon, near Bodmin.

She is a regular exhibitor at STISA open shows.