An art history presentation focusing on Stephanie’s novel Oil and Marble and the rivalry between Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the Italian Renaissance in early 16th century Florence. This talk can also be tailored, specifically, to relate the Italian Renaissance to any permanent collection or exhibit. In the past, presentations have connected this connected this material to incorporate Modern Art, Folk Art, Americana, and Chinese art.

An art history presentation focusing on Stephanie’s novel Raphael, Painter in Rome and the rivalry between Raphael, Michelangelo, and the Italian Renaissance in early 16th century Rome and especially art and life inside the Vatican. This talk can also be tailored, specifically, to relate the Italian Renaissance to any permanent collection or exhibit (Modern Art, Folk Art, Chinese Art and anything in between).

For museums, galleries, or exhibits that want to focus on taking legendary artists off their pedestals, seeing them as human, and making them relatable to modern day audiences, a major theme of both Oil and Marble and Raphael, Painter in Rome.

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most brilliant scientific minds in history; this presentation brings Leonardo’s scientific mind to life. Although this talk primarily focuses on the work of Leonardo, it also includes references to other artists who relied on scientific experimentation to buffer their art—and can be tailored to include examples from any permanent collection or special exhibition.