Inside the Studio: Craft, Process and Personal Stories
For decades, I felt different but couldn't explain why. After years of questions, ongoing health challenges, and a five-month neuropsychological evaluation, I finally received answers: autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. This is my personal story of seeking understanding, finding clarity, and learning to view my life through a new lens.
Artist Lisa Ramos shares free handmade business resources, California art show guides, booth setup tips, real-life artist experiences, and insights from years of building a handmade business through creativity, endurance, and community.
After participating in more than 200 California art shows, wine festivals, and handmade events, artist Lisa Ramos shares the business lessons, customer experiences, booth challenges, and creative insights that shaped the MONOLISA journey.
Slowing down this year hasn’t been easy, but it’s led me to notice things I might have missed — including watching a hummingbird nest from eggs to babies. A simple moment that reminded me that healing, like everything else, takes time.
Running a handmade business is more than what people see at a show. This is my personal story of navigating health challenges, learning to slow down, and finding a new way to keep creating.
