The Kate Shu Collective

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The Monarch Shoppe is a values and mission - driven, global, e-commerce, creative community that showcases and sells art of many kinds from an "Artist - first" approach in a manner that's welcoming, affordable, scalable, iterable, efficient, and accessible because it’s who we are and it’s in our nature.

Monarch Studio Café serves as the hub and catalyst for creative connection for the Kate Shu Collective family of brands.

Founded in 2020, Monarch Studio Café is in the business of finding innovative ways of contributing to the professional success and longevity of beautiful people who create beautiful Art and expanding the potential of the industry. We measure success based on three KPI's:

1) Job Satisfaction

2) Financial Stability

3) Industry Retention

We're strategic Creative Solutions Consultants - we're partners, problem solvers, connectors, conveners, conduits, and catalysts for dreaming big. 

Our “small batch” mindset about everything from the recipe - to the quality of ingredients - to the “secret sauce” is baked into our process and is evident in our results. 

Created just for tattoo seekers, tattoo enthusiasts, those that are tattoo-curious, tattoo artists and business owners, we showcase and sell exquisite original "BodyART," tattoo artwork, you simply won't find anywhere else in the world.  

Our business model was strategically designed in order to adhere to the Kate Shu Collective values and framework. Not only are we in the business of elevating a broad range of art styles, genres, and disciplines, but ensuring authentic, human generated, non-stock images are affordable, accessible, and welcoming and that the processes we adopt are efficient, iterable, and scalable.

Kate Hightshoe Lambert, Artist moniker Kate Shu, has been a die hard lover of the arts and music as long as she can remember and as far back as the stories go. 

Founded in 2005, Monarch Studio Café has been a cornerstone of the local art community for over a decade. We have hosted numerous successful exhibitions and events, featuring artists from around the world.

At Monarch Studio Café, we strive to showcase the best and most diverse art from both established and emerging artists. Our mission is to provide a platform for artists to share their unique perspectives and for art lovers to discover new and exciting pieces.

Founded in 2005, Monarch Studio Café has been a cornerstone of the local art community for over a decade. We have hosted numerous successful exhibitions and events, featuring artists from around the world.