He grew up during the Mexican revolution. and his family moved often in search of work. With his great will and determination. Jose taught himself how to read and write. In addition. he also taught himself to paint. draw. and do calligraphy. In 1925. he moved to Ciudad Juarez where he enrolled in the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso and began learning English. In 1927. Jose emigrated to the United States. although he maintained a dual residence while caring for his declining parents. Unfortunately. his family did not encourage his budding artistic talent. calling them monitos. or worthless doodles. However.
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