Painted Faces is a collection of prose and poetry that uplifts the soul and captures the emotions. Author Jose L. Martinez unleashes his literary prowes and brings readers to embark on a journey into the inner workings of his heart. With themes ranging from games, gardens, letters to friends and enemies, nature,to cities of the heart, places long forgotten, love, and family, each poem recreates a certain atmosphere and takes readers to certain place and time in the authors mind. With some poems short, others long, yet all resounding the tone of profundity, Painted Faces is also a journey to self-discovery, an instrument of inspiration, and a tool for self expression which leaves a mark-a lasting impression- from one generation to the next.