She created wooden sculptures as well as statues for the Cathedral of Cadiz and the town council. In 1688 she moved to Madrid, and was later awarded the position of "Sculptor to the Chamber" in 1692, serving Charles II and Philip V. Roldán gifted her Virgen con el Nino terracotta piece to the Accademia di San Luca, where she was admitted at the end of her life. Nonetheless, she died in poverty in Madrid. She made attempts to quell her financial issues by writing to Charles II's second wife, Queen Maria Anna for help. Although the queen responded trying to aid her with money, it proved insufficient. Luisa's husband also gives effort to fix their economic situation by applying for a royal position, of which he is denied.