Award-winning artist Donnie Martinez paints as a spiritual outlet. wall murals illustrations, contemporary art and Native American style Flutes.

After moving to the bay area some thirteen years ago I was introduced to the Native American Flute, the sound was like nothing I had ever heard, one day at a crafts fair I heard that sound again, there was a man playing a bamboo flute, from that day on after purchasing a flute I was hooked. I still have that flute to this day and it still plays like the day I bought it, My journey with the Native American Flute has brought me to many places it has helped me come out of my shell and express f...

After moving to the bay area some thirteen years ago I was introduced to the Native American Flute, the sound was like nothing I had ever heard, one day at a crafts fair I heard that sound again, there was a man playing a bamboo flute, from that day on after purchasing a flute I was hooked. I still have that flute to this day and it still plays like the day I bought it, My journey with the Native American Flute has brought me to many places it has helped me come out of my shell and express from with in, I have meet many people and thank everyone for there support on this journey. Painted Spirit was inspired by the Native American style Flute (NAF) the traditional sound has inspired me to continue my journey with the NAF, being used as a traditional and contemporary instrument, painted s