Painter of the Past is a story about his little brother, Rye, and his painting. Pastischo was born with a gift for painting. He could always see the beauty in the world, even in the most tragic of circumstances. It is a story about the power of art to heal. It is a story about the importance of remembering our loved ones, even after they are gone. And it is a story about the beauty that can be found in even the darkest of times