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Faces: A Love Story
A Love Story is an inspirational picture book for people of all ages featuring a simple text and full-color face illustrations of those we might see in our neighborhood, in the office or school, in the grocery store, on the playground, or on the street. Faces reflecting the image of God. Faces that remind us of our diversity and the stories we tell through colors, shapes, scars, ages, and expressions, now more than ever as we live in quarantine. And when life returns to normal, faces we cherish more than ever did before.
48 pages, Paperback
Published December 15, 2020
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About the author
Roger Hutchison
17 books22 followersRoger Hutchison is an author, illustrator, educator, and director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas.
In addition to the forthcoming picture book, Sparrow's Prayer, to be released in 2023 from Beaming Books and The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul (Working Title) to be released in May 2023 by Morehouse, Roger is the author of seven other books, including My Favorite Color Is Blue; Sometimes: A Journey through Loss with Art and Color; and The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children.
Roger's ambition is to use art, color, and poetic language to communicate love and promote healing and hope in today's hurting world.
You can find him online at www.rogerhutchisonbooks.com and on Instagram , where he interacts regularly with his 7100+ followers on topics including art, faith, and mental health.
In addition to the forthcoming picture book, Sparrow's Prayer, to be released in 2023 from Beaming Books and The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul (Working Title) to be released in May 2023 by Morehouse, Roger is the author of seven other books, including My Favorite Color Is Blue; Sometimes: A Journey through Loss with Art and Color; and The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children.
Roger's ambition is to use art, color, and poetic language to communicate love and promote healing and hope in today's hurting world.
You can find him online at www.rogerhutchisonbooks.com and on Instagram , where he interacts regularly with his 7100+ followers on topics including art, faith, and mental health.
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December 31, 2020
Faces, A Love Story is like a warm hug for your soul. Every page is a celebration of our differences and a reminder that they need not divide us.
August 30, 2020
Told in lyrical verse and accompanied by visually arresting, full-color face illustrations, Hutchison’s inspirational tale beautifully explores diversity, humanity, and faith.
Hutchison begins the book with God’s powerful, memorable voice as he writes: “I am the painter of stories and dreams./ I am the Artist of all that is./ Of you,” and takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through a series of eloquent and originally crafted face vignettes of people we might see in our neighborhood, in the office or school, in the grocery store, on the playground, or on the street that remind us of our diversity and reflect images of God.
He explores people’s inner fears: “We are separated by all of our assumptions,/ preconceptions/ misunderstandings,/ even a pandemic of fear./ So much mistrust.” And even though fear is there, we wish to be surrounded by others, Hutchison contends. He urges readers to face their fear because when fear is conquered, we don’t just endure the experience, we become new beings.
The expressions on different faces are sketched with skill; the wear and tear of a life scarred by highs and lows are underscored with dark shades, while moments of happiness and contentment are filled with warm strokes.
Hutchison captures the magic of creation as he writes: “Can you fathom how much I love you—/ your Creator/ the I AM/ the Alpha/ the Omega?” The last part of book conveys message about hope and faith, encouraging readers to believe in the existence of God. His use of direct prose to convey his message makes it reassuring for young readers: he writes, “I will never leave you./ I am always here./ I created you and I love you./ Nothing will ever separate us.” A charming, childlike quality infuses the original elegant artwork; boldly hued full-color illustrations feature people from different races, religion, and color.
The text and pictures make beautiful music together, and like God’s vast creations in nature, this composition is irresistible. Hutchison’s story not only encourages young readers to revel in diversity and humanity but also speaks boldly to the grip of fear and insecurities and how to get over it.
This is a lovely way to introduces young children to the concept of diversity, faith, and religion.
Impressive with its bold, personality-laden colorful illustrations, the tale will charm both newly independent readers and their elders.
Hutchison begins the book with God’s powerful, memorable voice as he writes: “I am the painter of stories and dreams./ I am the Artist of all that is./ Of you,” and takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through a series of eloquent and originally crafted face vignettes of people we might see in our neighborhood, in the office or school, in the grocery store, on the playground, or on the street that remind us of our diversity and reflect images of God.
He explores people’s inner fears: “We are separated by all of our assumptions,/ preconceptions/ misunderstandings,/ even a pandemic of fear./ So much mistrust.” And even though fear is there, we wish to be surrounded by others, Hutchison contends. He urges readers to face their fear because when fear is conquered, we don’t just endure the experience, we become new beings.
The expressions on different faces are sketched with skill; the wear and tear of a life scarred by highs and lows are underscored with dark shades, while moments of happiness and contentment are filled with warm strokes.
Hutchison captures the magic of creation as he writes: “Can you fathom how much I love you—/ your Creator/ the I AM/ the Alpha/ the Omega?” The last part of book conveys message about hope and faith, encouraging readers to believe in the existence of God. His use of direct prose to convey his message makes it reassuring for young readers: he writes, “I will never leave you./ I am always here./ I created you and I love you./ Nothing will ever separate us.” A charming, childlike quality infuses the original elegant artwork; boldly hued full-color illustrations feature people from different races, religion, and color.
The text and pictures make beautiful music together, and like God’s vast creations in nature, this composition is irresistible. Hutchison’s story not only encourages young readers to revel in diversity and humanity but also speaks boldly to the grip of fear and insecurities and how to get over it.
This is a lovely way to introduces young children to the concept of diversity, faith, and religion.
Impressive with its bold, personality-laden colorful illustrations, the tale will charm both newly independent readers and their elders.
December 20, 2020
In contrast to the white, snowy-cold view outside my window today, this beautiful, life-affirming book just arrived on my doorstep, filled with color and warmth. Author and illustrator Roger Hutchison delivers a gorgeous gift in the form of a multitude of faces that he has painted and portrayed in the most wonderful of ways. Written as if God is the artist who holds a palette of glorious hues, who paints our faces, who calls us by name, and who ushers us home, this lovely title is a feast for the eyes and balm for the soul.
"I am the Artist of all that is.
Of you...
I will never leave you.
I am always here.
I created you and I love you.
Nothing will ever separate us....
I am the Artist of all that is. Of you."
Lyrical, life-giving, lovely. No wonder this book sold out on its first print run. It is surely destined to do that a second, third and fourth time. A very worthy five stars.
"I am the Artist of all that is.
Of you...
I will never leave you.
I am always here.
I created you and I love you.
Nothing will ever separate us....
I am the Artist of all that is. Of you."
Lyrical, life-giving, lovely. No wonder this book sold out on its first print run. It is surely destined to do that a second, third and fourth time. A very worthy five stars.
March 7, 2022
Roger Hutchison weaves together painted portraits of people from diverse backgrounds with lovely lyrical prose. I have found it especially helpful in my work as a hospice chaplain with the families of dying patients and their caregivers. The spread with the multi-colored lion that reads, "Do not be afraid" is my favorite. I read this book to nurses and aides who had lost many of their patients to Covid-19. Many were tearful after this book-it gave them an outlet to express the grief and loss they were experiencing. A splendid addition to any library.
February 20, 2021
Faces: A Love Story
by Roger Hutchison is a beautiful compilation of faces that speak to the inclusive nature of an all-powerful creator. Every major religion envisions a creator who has made everything. This book helps the reader realize that we are all one large, earthly family. I found it to be a very moving book.
Josephine Chromy
by Roger Hutchison is a beautiful compilation of faces that speak to the inclusive nature of an all-powerful creator. Every major religion envisions a creator who has made everything. This book helps the reader realize that we are all one large, earthly family. I found it to be a very moving book.
Josephine Chromy
December 16, 2020
What a wonderfully appropriate time for this book to be available. So many people are looking for a way to turn 2020 into something positive. Give yourself a treat and read this book and then share it with people you care about. It is delightful.
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December 28, 2020I bought this for my daughter, but it has turned out to be a gift for the whole family! The author’s heart and soul can be seen on each page - beautiful portraits and beautiful prose.
December 28, 2020
A beautiful reminder of the humanity within us all - particularly important during these divisive times. Roger Hutchison has a gift.
December 29, 2020
Beautiful- real and look at the eyes, wisdom of words to compliment
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