Veteran visual artist Tam P. Austria recently visited the holiest Christian sites in Israel during which he made a courtesy call with Philippine Ambassador Neal Imperial whom he presented with a copy of his most recent book, “Zeal for Art and Life,” co-authored with top critic Alice Guillermo. Guillermo, in the book, calls Austria the natural heir to National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco. With Austria during the courtesy call were his son, artist-actor Michael Austria and wife Mary Divine S. Austria.