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I've always loved to travel & have lived in Europe 3x, as well as 7 states. My articles & posts often cover aspects of art, luxe or jewelry in various destinations. My followers tend to be highly educated & affluent. I love highlighting exquisite places & special experiences. I view nature as art too & am an avid nature lover & seeker of adventures.
As an art consultant, I founded Art Asset Adviser after working at the Smithsonian & Sotheby's in London. Having completed a Masters in Fine & Decorative Arts Valuation & Connoisseurship, I help clients collect, sell & appraise art & antiques. I’ve also done Expert Witness work for court cases having to do with valuation disputes of personal property; I was retained for the Estate of Michael Jackson CA Superior Court Case.
I'm a jewelry designer as well. I've been making jewelry since kindergarten! Four years ago, I transitioned to fine jewelry & do custom work for clients in all budgets. This includes engagement rings, pet portrait jewelry, earrings, bangle stacks, #neckmess sets, & now eco grown diamond ear studs & tennis bracelets.
I have frequent speaking engagements, slide show presentations, & enjoy educating. I spoke on a Danube Cruise & seek similar opportunities.
In 2021, I met a travel writer in the Galapagos, who encouraged me to pursue writing. She'd been with Travelocity & traveled with the Gnome. I then attended TravelCon, where I found myself the sole attendee in the arts. There I met National Geographic's Don George, who invited me to be one of 5 students at his 1st ever private writing conference in Paris.
I am recreating my website & would love to have you join me on this journey!
A sample of interests & events attended:
Sample articles are found here:
1. https://www.strollmag.com/locations/silverleaf-dc-ranch-az/articles/-bef66c/
2. https://dcranch.com/news/publications/ See page 8 each month, such as this: https://issuu.com/rmcp/docs/dc_ranch_may_23_final
RECENT ARTICLES, APPEARANCES, TRIPS & TOURS (#TheArtfulTourist)
10 Museums in Vienna, Article, Stroll Desert Mountain Magazine, 6/24
The World’s 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold, Article, DC Ranch News, 6-7/24
The Differences Between Safari Preserves, Article, Stroll DC Ranch Magazine, 6/24
Carnival in Venice- A Magical Experience, Article, DC Ranch News, 5/24
The Art of Desert Mountain, Speaker /slide lecture, Art Renaissance Group, 4/24
The Timeless Beauty of Chinese Porcelain, Article, DC Ranch News, 4/24
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Article, Stroll Magazine, 4/24
Desert Mountain Art Collection Art Crawl, Speaker /onsite tour, 3/24
The Museums of Vienna; A 12 Museum Tour, Tour, Austria, 3/24
Castles & the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, Tour, Liechtenstein, 3/24
Last Chance to See Centre George Pompidou before 5 Year Renovation, Article, DC Ranch News, 3/24
The Art of Appraisal, Speaker /slide lecture, Liberty Heights, Colorado Springs, 2/24
The City of Venice, Tour, Italy, 2/24
Looking for a Diamond?, Article, Stroll Magazine, 2/24
Skiing in Europe, Article, DC Ranch News, 1/24
The Art of Jackson Hole, Tour, Wyoming, 1/24
Appraising the Art Collection of Desert Mountain, Speaker /slide lecture #2, 12/23
Museums in Lisbon, Article, Stroll Desert Mountain Magazine, 12/23
Desert Mountain’s Artistic Treasure, Article, Stroll Desert Mountain Magazine, 12/23
Pretty Patterns of Portugal, Article, DC Ranch News, 11/23
Appraising the Art Collection of Desert Mountain, Speaker /slide lecture #1, 11/23
Discover the Wonder of Washington’s Islands, Article, DC Ranch News, 10/23
Alaskan Culture, History & Literature, Speaker /slide lecture, aboard Encore, Norwegian Cruise Lines Alaskan Cruise, 9/23
Bellagio’s Perrotin Gallery, Article, DC Ranch News, 8/23
Sea & Vine: Wine Tasting in Walla Walla & Seaside in Camano Island, WA, Trip, 7/22
Kayaking, Biking, Cruises & Concerts at Lake Payette, McCall Idaho, Trip, 7/23
City of Lanterns: Hoi An, Vietnam, Article, DC Ranch News, 7/23
Cambodia’s Temples: Angkor Wat, Thom, & Banyon, Article, Stroll Magazine, 6/23
Fine Dining, Art & Shows in Vegas, Trip, 6/23
The Art of Appraisal, Article, DC Ranch News, 6/23
Jewelry Industry Trade Shows, Trip, 6/23
Luxury Suites of Vegas: Bellagio & Mirage, Trip, 5/23
Telluride Mountain Film Festival: Patron Pass, Trip, 5/23
Modernism Week in Palm Springs, Article, DC Ranch News, 5/23
Arts & Culture of Cambodia & Vietnam, Tour, 4/23
Big Sky Country, Article, DC Ranch News, 4/23
Skiing Telluride, Trip, 4/23
A Look at a Collection- Appraisal Factors, Salon Host & Speaker, 5 Arts Circle, 3/23
The Art of Appraisal, Speaker /slide lecture, DC Ranch, 3/23
Skiing Austria: St Anton & Lech, Trip, 3/23
Art Basel: Differences Between the Fairs, Article, DC Ranch News, 3/23
Modernism Week Palm Springs, Trip, 3/22
Peru’s Otherworldly History, Article, DC Ranch News, 2/23
Bon Shopping a Paris, Article, DC Ranch News, 1/23
Meribel France Skiing & Fine Dining, Trip, 1/23
Appraisal & Great Finds, Speaker, Phoenix Collectors Club, 1/23
Skiing Big Sky & Bridger, Montana, Trip, 1/23
Arts & Culture of Peru; Nazca Lines, Machu Pichu & Lake Titicaca, Tour, 11/22
White Sand Beaches of Destin, Florida, Trip, 11/22
Luxury Suites of Vegas: Delano, Trip, 10/22
Rocky Point Mexico, Casual Beach Destination, Trip, 10/22
Eco Conscious Art, Article, DC Ranch News, 10/22
Luxury Suites of Vegas: Mandalay Bay, Trip, 9/22
The Arts of Burning Man, Trip, 9/22
Hidden Treasures in the Home, Speaker /slide lecture, Art Renaissance Group, 9/22
A Hike Across the Alps of Switzerland, Backroads Tour, 8/22
Art History Tidbits; Insider Facts That Make Art More Fun, Speaker, Monarch Empress Danube Cruise, 7/22
Danube Cruise Featuring Germany, Austria, Slovakia, & Hungary, Trip, 7/22
National Geographic Don George’s Paris, Writing Conference, 7/22
Colorado Mountain Towns: Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat, Crested Butte, & Durango, Tour, 7/22
Luxury Suites in Vegas: The Delano, Trip, 6/22
Appraisal Importance Prior to Moving, Speaker, DeLex Realty Open House, 6/22
Scuba Diving the Dominican Republic, Trip, 5/22
How I Can Help Your Clients & Support Your Business, Keynote Speaker, Luxury Home Tour, 5/22
TravelCon Memphis, 5/22
Art During A Pandemic, Article, DC Ranch News, 5/22
Luxury Market Update, Panelist Speaker, ARIA Realty Association, Phoenix, 4/22
Eastern Europe: Albania, Montenegro, Croatia & Slovenia, Tour, 4/22
Hidden Treasures in the Home & Asset Wealth Protection, Speaker /slide lecture, First Western Trust, Phoenician Canyon Suites, 4/22
Horsin’Around: Equestrian Accessories, Article, DC Ranch News, 4/22
Mammoth Mountain, Trip, 3/22
Art During Pandemics, Speaker /slide lecture, Art Renaissance Group, 3/22
Not for the Faint of Heart, Article, DC Ranch News, 3/22
Telluride Skiing & Fine Dining, Trip, 2/22
Los Angeles Art Show with Aspen Dealers, Trip, 1/22
The Art of Personal Property Appraisal, Article, DC Ranch News, 2/22
Botswana: Safari by Boat, Article, Stroll Magazine, 2/22
The Importance of Having an Appraisal for Real Estate Clients, Live Interview with Slava Kosta of DeLex Realty, 1/22
The New Miraval Spa in Austin with SpaTravelGal, Trip, 1/22
Connecting through Collecting, Article, DC Ranch News, 1/22
Luxury Safari Preserves, Dining & Wine in Botswana & South Africa, plus Cape Town, Tour, 12/21
Fine Dining & Nature in Puerto Vallarta, Trip, 11/21
Denver’s Museums, Trip, 11/21
Three Luxury Hotels & Fine Dining in Quito, Tour, 10/21
Luxury in The Galapagos & Mashpi Cloud Forest, Tour, 10/21
The Importance of Having an Appraisal for Probate Estates, Filmed Interview with Ron Cram of Desert Probate Team, 1/21
Scuba Cozumel & The Arts Community of Tulum, Trip, 7/20
Getting Away from Covid in Colorado Wilderness, Trip, 6/20
The State of the Arts; An Impossible Debate, Panelist Speaker, Shemer Art Center, 2/20
Safari: 5 Preserves in Kenya & Tanzania, with New Years in Nairobi, Tour, 12/19
Arts & Culture of India Highlighting Rajasthan, Tour, 10/19
Factors in Appraisal, Speaker /slide lecture, Art Renaissance Group, 10/19
Kaaboo Music Festival, San Diego, Trip, 8/19
16 Museums in Paris & French Chateaux of the Loire Valley, Tour, 7/19
4th of July at Lake Okoboji Iowa, Trip, 7/19
Is the Art of Burning Man Changing the World?, Speaker /slide lecture, Shemer Art Center, 1/19
Expo Chicago Contemporary Art Fair, Client Acquisitions Tour, 9/18
What is Modern Art?, Panelist Speaker, Shemer Art Center, 6/18
Round Top Antiques Fair, Client Acquisitions Tour, 4/18
Art in the Age of #MeToo, Article contribution, Art Renaissance Group, 3/18
Came for the Art, Stayed for the Heart: Contemporary Art at Burning Man, Speaker /slide lecture, Art Renaissance Group, 12/17
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