Matted prints finished size is 16x20, the actual size of the print is 11x14

"Looking unto Jesus..."

Hebrews 12:1 “Seek His face continually” Psalm 105:4

The Face of Christ depicts His story from a humble birth in a stable to His resurrection. This drawing was formerly featured on a marble plaque sold extensively throughout the United States by the Tennessee Mint.

Pen and Ink © Joe Castillo

Face of Christ Gift Book:

The Amazing Story of the Face of Christ, a story of loss, forgiveness and restoration that has changed lives all around the globe.

First, it is a true-life story of advertising executive, artist and pastor, Joe Castillo and the way God changed him. It also tells of the many lives touched by this simple illustration.

Done before a live audience the very first time, it had a powerful impact on those who watched. This motivated the artist to produce it in pen and ink prints.

As an artist, Joe’s struggle to make a living was suddenly compounded by having his wife diagnosed with cancer. They had no insurance to cover the mounting debt, but at an opportune time a friend offered to reproduce the artwork on marble plaques and pay royalties. The sales of the plaque were amazing, surely this was the answer to all their financial problems! But the story seems to grind to a halt. The friend refuses to pay royalties on the artwork that is selling world wide, and Joe loses his wife to cancer. It becomes a daily struggle to forgive the man who was profiting from his artwork, and overcome the bitterness at the loss of his wife. The plaques seem to show up everywhere compounding his anger and resentment. For Joe, it became a bitter symbol of everything that had gone wrong.

If you have ever struggled with forgiveness - if some events in your life just don’t make sense, then God can use this artwork and the story that goes with it to help you put the pieces together.

54 pgs., hardback book

© 2005 by Joe Castillo