Handmade artwork, wallets and stationery


*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Isabel Monell I'm a 26 year old from Virginia Beach and I love creating unique pieces of art. I know that my talent was a gift given to me so I could create wonderful art to share with others is the fulfillment of my dream. I'm an artistand hold a Bachelor Degree in Studio Art from Old Dominion University. I love painting. I have several years of experience with painting pottery, as well as working with acrylic, oil, and watercolor creations. Because I love creating I'm always exploring different mediums and seeing where it leads me...

*How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
I was given the nickname Monellisa from one of my friends a while ago. So when I started my artwork seriously I thought it would be a catchy name for my shop.

*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
I love fabric, its my guilty pleasure. Im like a kid in a candy store when I enter a fabric store, and its so much FUN!!! Be on the lookout for new fabric creations.

*What do you do when you’re not being an artist? What activities do you enjoy?
Well I work with kids full time and its such a joy. Other than that I love living life with my friends and family.

*Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
My favorite piece is Rain, Rain Go Away, this was the first piece that I created that really inspired me to open up my etsy shop. So with that it will most likely be my favorite piece forever :)

*What keeps you motivated?
Seeing other artist motivates me to keep creating. Each artist is different and I love seeing their perspective on art and creation which encourages and motivates me to keep going.


*If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop - what would it be?
Don’t give up, if you believe in what your are creating/doing stick with it. Also use the people in your life as a gauge of what they like and don’t like, and ask them to be your promoters if possible.

*Are there other places on the net we can find you?
www.etsy.com/shop/fromyou2me

www.monellisa.com/
www.facebook.com/monellisa

4 comments:

katkero said...

It's wonderfull to learn more about you.

Cwtchbugs said...

Very interesting to read all about you. You are very talented. Just checked out your shop and you have some lovely things there.

bebbyjumpers said...

Wonderful art ~ the peacock is still my favourite (I used him in a treasury once!!)

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing your story into the world of creativity. Love the rain piece!
Jmillie