A Day in the Life - Handbag & Jewelry Designer — Artist Life

MONOLISA is Celebrating 7 Years In Business

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November 9, 2024 marks the seventh anniversary of starting my business, MONOLISA. Each year after some reflection I write a blog article about my memories and experiences through a series of "Questions and Answers" format. This year delivered lots of wonderful moments and fond memories along the way I am sharing in this article. So, lets take a peak down memory lane this year.    

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Step into My Studio Where the Creations Happen - Year 2024

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This year's studio updates centered around adding art, setting up an industrial machine and creating a more comfortable space to accommodate my ongoing physical pain. In this blog article I am excited to share with readers those changes. So, lets take a look...  

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Artist Life - 3 Essentials to Help with Sales At An Art Show

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Today, there are a few essentials that continue helping me at art shows and deliver a more positive customer shopping experience I am sharing with the readers. In this blog article I am discussing the three tips that can help increase sales, maintain happy customers and make an artist's life a lot easier.  So, let's do a quick review of what has helped me. 

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Behind the Scenes - Making Leather Flowers with Artist Lisa Ramos

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This month I am taking readers through some of the details of my handbag production process. Readers get a sneak peak into how I cut large leather hides and see the details that go into making leather flower elements for the MONOLISA 2024 Bag Collection.  So, lets get started...

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Step Into My Colorful Studio Where The Creations Happen - Year 2023

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This year it was all about adding color, creating more warmth, purchasing a few new tools and finding the right chair. The additions have added more feelings of peace and brightness - the perfect combination for a creative workspace. In this blog article I am excited to share with readers the changes I made.  So, lets take a look... 

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