Inside the Studio: Craft, Process and Personal Stories
Living with chronic digestive issues has tested every ounce of my strength, but it’s also deepened my gratitude — for health, creativity, and eight years of building MONOLISA. In this story, I share my personal journey through illness, recovery, and rediscovering joy both in the studio and at art shows.
After a busy start to 2025, artist Lisa Ramos found herself facing an unexpected health challenge—severe digestive issues linked to pelvic floor dysfunction. In this personal and honest story, she shares how post-COVID symptoms, a weak digestive system, and years of chronic pain led to a deeper understanding of her health—and a new path to healing through diet, routine, and gut-directed therapy.
My physical pain started over a decade ago and finding the reason why I have pain on my right-side has been like trying to solve a mystery. This year I finally got a diagnosis, which has put my mind at ease. Although my pain won't go away entirely, I am grateful I know how to best manage it and have excellent healthcare experts to guide me along the way. In this blog article I am going to discuss my health issues, how it affects day to day life and how my diagnosis unfolded.
After years of chronic foot pain, artist Lisa Ramos found unexpected inspiration—leading her to launch the MONOLISA brand. Read how discomfort gave birth to creativity in jewelry and handbags.
