FACES OF LOVE

About the Book

FACES OF LOVE is a stunning collection of paintings and poems made for each other. Author-artist John Wolfersberger blends these two art forms, rarely seen together, to depict the many expressions of love. Together they produce a powerful synergy as vignettes of love leap off each beautiful page. This amazing work of art introduces a diverse cast of characters playing out life´s great drama of love--both its abundant rewards and painful realities. Be absorbed by the beauty of his paintings as the colors mesmerize you, and the depths of his poetry as the verses captivate you. This perfect coffee table book will warm your heart as you experience the many FACES OF LOVE.-- Praise for “FACES OF LOVE”: John Wolfersberger’s love of family, faith, and persistence is communicated in poetry and paintings in this long overdue book. We who know him have long awaited this gift to the world. Do yourself a favor: Find a quiet corner with this book, then look and listen, and be blessed. Dr. Richard A. Wing, Senior Minister, First Community Church, Columbus, Ohio.-- Lover of color, lover of life, gifted in thought, word and deed, John Wolfersberger unwinds his heart and paint brush in this little volume of love, and brings us gifts galore. Eleanor Scott Meyers, Ph.D., retired seminary professor, former President of Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley. now resides, and paints in Southern, California.-- With both pen and brush, John Wolfersberger skillfully depicts love in its many expressions. This delightful book is an insightful and sensitive reflection of what lives in the hearts of us all. Martha Roberts, licensed phychotherapist and bereavement counselor, Beaumont, California, former Staff Counselor, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California.-- This is a wonderful collection of poetry and paintings, and as a lover of both, I love the way they work together. The paintings have a simplicity and serenity about them that is soft on the soul. It is easy to stare and be absorbed by the paintings. The poetry is pointed and powerful and each one says something worth hearing. The blending of these mediums makes each more powerful than they would be alone. Dr. Dan P. Moseley, Professor of Preaching and Leadership at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana.

About the Author

Dr. John Wolfersberger (MDiv, DMin), was born November 1, 1936 and grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas. His career spans over five decades as a clergyman. He has served congregations in the Midwest and Southern, CA. For half of his career he served hundreds of congregations regionally, specializing in conflict resolution, and retirement community development. He retired in 2001. His love of art began in grade school. In the seventh grade he was given a semester of private art lessons. His teacher introduced him to oils and watercolors, but more importantly, taught him to think of himself as an artist. Over the past two decades, in particular, he has produced hundreds of paintings, poems and other written works. His primary art medium is watercolor. He combines his painting with photography and computer art. He has taken workshops with numerous accomplished artists. He teaches a watercolor class in his retirement community. He has been married fifty years to Marsha, a music educator. They live in Beaumont, California.