“Traveling to France to paint the beautiful countryside by day and Monet’s Garden’s in the evenings, was such an extraordinary opportunity. I seriously doubt these painting trips would have ever come about, had it not been for Mike Young, a visionary restaurateur in Austin, an artist in his own right, and someone I am beyond grateful to call my friend. Mike had the reputation for turning peoples lives upside down (in a good way) and changing their lives forever. I was no exception.

It was not only his idea to go to France and paint, but also his encouragement that got me to start showing and selling my work.”

Elizabeth Locke