What happens when a ten-year-old boy runs away to paint saints with a traveling artist? A story of donkeys, drums, potatoes, and one irresistible calling that set José Moya del Pino on the path to becoming a painter.

A missing name on a birth record leads to a forgotten family story of honor, loss, and resilience—revealing how José Moya del Pino's earliest experiences shaped the character that sustained him throughout his life.