My Story
My life has spanned three countries, and I have relished the art, culture, food, and terrains of many more. After leaving Southern Californian sunshine for the UK to pursue my PhD in art history, I fell in love with England (despite the weather). Although I initially planned to return to the US, I became a UK citizen, worked in renowned British universities and museums, and eventually, moved to the French Riviera.
Today, I wear three hats — art historian, professional tour guide/guide-conférencière, and editor — from the same closet: Storytelling. Bringing culture, history, and words to life is my passion. Nothing delights me more than exploring the narratives I uncover with and for others.
Photo Credit: David Wagoner
Services
Professional Private Tour Guiding
I create personalised private tours that breathe life into art, history, and local culture. Together, we’ll spotlight the things you love. Whether you prefer sampling Nice’s vibrant farmers’ markets or nearby vineyards, experiencing the dazzling art and architecture of the French Riviera or Venice’s Art Biennale, or enjoying glorious views over the Mediterranean, your interests shape our adventures.
Potential French Riviera itineraries include:
- A walking tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill (Tuesday-Sunday mornings only, to take advantage of the farmer’s market)
- The Matisse and Chagall Museums in Nice
- Saint-Paul de Vence and Vence (Fondation Maeght, Matisse’s Chapel, and Chagall’s mosaic in France’s smallest cathedral)
- Eze’s exotic garden and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat
- FAMM in Mougins and the Picasso National Museum in Vallauris
- Antibes and the Picasso Museum
- Wine tasting in Bellet and/or Saint-Jeannet.
For those visiting Venice, Italy:
- A curated tour of the Biennale Arte showcasing its most exciting pavilions and exhibits.
Art Historical Writing
One ambition drives my dedication to visual culture: Bringing viewers closer to the art. My articles, museum guides, and catalogue essays combine expertise, insight, and passion for storytelling to illuminate artworks and artists for your audiences.