Elle Youngstrom was born in San Diego, CA. She is self-taught, and while she does not have any formal training, her grandfather was a great influence in her artistic career. Watercolor is her first love, but she also works with other textures and mediums. Elle utilizes her art creation as a way to express and communicate her feelings. Anything from daily hikes, walks in the park, and Sunday brunch with friends to trips to a local gallery or traveling abroad brings her inspiration.