Wednesday, January 26, 2005


pearl button mixed necklace, circa 1989 Posted by Hello

quilts signed by Alma Wallace Lesch Posted by Hello

detail, friends signatures, Louisville artists Posted by Hello

detail, friends quilt, signatures Posted by Hello

Louisville friends of Alma quilt detail Posted by Hello

detail, KMA+C collection Posted by Hello

from the permanent collection @ the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville Posted by Hello

banner reversed with newsclipping attched Posted by Hello

State Fair Banner from 1960s, front Posted by Hello

detail, lace Posted by Hello

border detail, AWL Posted by Hello

portrait, detail Posted by Hello

detail, Southern Gothic Posted by Hello

detail, portrait Posted by Hello

Bullitt County portrait detail Posted by Hello

feed sack embroidery Posted by Hello

Southern Gothic, by Alma Wallace Lesch @ University of Louisville Art Library Posted by Hello
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early work AWL Posted by Hello

pieced by Alma, age 5 Posted by Hello

details, fabric portrait, necklace Posted by Hello

dedication of SOUTHERN GOTHIC by Alma Wallace Lesch at University of Louisville Posted by Hello

koi pool, iris Posted by Hello

Alma's daylilies Posted by Hello

gourd blossom 04 Posted by Hello

double wove rattan w/embellishments Posted by Hello

Friday, January 21, 2005

It makes you stop and think about the past. It's very lovely and unique too. M.H.

A beautiful display of art we enjoyed it very much. M. & L.B.

Dear Mrs. Lesch,
Your pieces of art bring to mind so many of the hours that I spent arranging dots and lines in my art classes, but I never concieved the idea that such a basic lesson could be carried so far as to create such original beautiful portraits. Hooray for portraits not of oils! Yours will forever bring back wonderful memories of wonderful people. You've reached out and touched Someone and Everyone. God Bless You. M.Z.

I think it's wonderful that someone would take the time to do something like that. I think it is all beautiful. W.H.

Your work is sensational. I'm sure it alot of hard work. Thanks K.H. 9th

Thank you for sharing this fantastic expeerience with us...and so many experiences at once. D.R.

Oct 13, 1982
Mrs. Lesch
Thank you so very much for sharing your talents and skills with us. Your fabric art display was a joy for me. I've known about you for years - my friend, Carole C., is a talented artist who enjoyede one of your seminars (years ago). She is doing beautiful pieces now; they hang in her home in Columbus, GA.
Everything displayed is exquisite. I love the "personality" displayed in the (each) costume and especially enjoyed the skill in framing them. However, my favorite pieces are your "November" and"Joseph's Coat". I would like to own either one of them.
One of my special dreams is to see a good Kentucky art permanent display at the U. of Ky. Art Museum. Your name would be my first choice as an artist exhibitor. J.K.W.


10-14-82
The exhibit is most unique and interesting. Yours is truly creative art. I appreciate it.
M.C.H.

32 members of Brownie Troop #196 signed their names: The girls really enjoyed the exhibit! It has exposed them to a new and different type of art. Thank you for the opportunity to view your beautiful work. N.C.

I found it very interesting and it show you how much around us we can make into something beautiful. Y.B.

10/16/82
I always appreciated you as a neighbor, a civic minded person and your reputation as an artist but now have truly come to appreciate your exceptional creativity and ability to bring each creation to life as we've seen it. Your patience to do these tedious things is admirable.
Each time I was privileged tp conduct someone through the library to see your exhibit, I would discover new things to appreciate that I hadn't noticed before.
Thanks again for sharing it with us in order for us to appreciate it.
We love you as a person and are mighty proud you live in Bullitt County.
Sincerely, Dorothia Stottman
It makes you stop and think about the past. It's very lovely and unique too. M.H.

A beautiful display of art we enjoyed it very much. M. & L.B.

Dear Mrs. Lesch,
Your pieces of art bring to mind so many of the hours that I spent arranging dots and lines in my art classes, but I never concieved the idea that such a basic lesson could be carried so far as to create such original beautiful portraits. Hooray for portraits not of oils! Yours will forever bring back wonderful memories of wonderful people. You've reached out and touched Someone and Everyone. God Bless You. M.Z.

I think it's wonderful that someone would take the time to do something like that. I think it is all beautiful. W.H.

Your work is sensational. I'm sure it alot of hard work. Thanks K.H. 9th

Thank you for sharing this fantastic expeerience with us...and so many experiences at once. D.R.

Oct 13, 1982
Mrs. Lesch
Thank you so very much for sharing your talents and skills with us. Your fabric art display was a joy for me. I've known about you for years - my friend, Carole C., is a talented artist who enjoyede one of your seminars (years ago). She is doing beautiful pieces now; they hang in her home in Columbus, GA.
Everything displayed is exquisite. I love the "personality" displayed in the (each) costume and especially enjoyed the skill in framing them. However, my favorite pieces are your "November" and"Joseph's Coat". I would like to own either one of them.
One of my special dreams is to see a good Kentucky art permanent display at the U. of Ky. Art Museum. Your name would be my first choice as an artist exhibitor. J.K.W.


10-14-82
The exhibit is most unique and interesting. Yours is truly creative art. I appreciate it.
M.C.H.

32 members of Brownie Troop #196 signed their names: The girls really enjoyed the exhibit! It has exposed them to a new and different type of art. Thank you for the opportunity to view your beautiful work. N.C.

I found it very interesting and it show you how much around us we can make into something beautiful. Y.B.

10/16/82
I always appreciated you as a neighbor, a civic minded person and your reputation as an artist but now have truly come to appreciate your exceptional creativity and ability to bring each creation to life as we've seen it. Your patience to do these tedious things is admirable.
Each time I was privileged tp conduct someone through the library to see your exhibit, I would discover new things to appreciate that I hadn't noticed before.
Thanks again for sharing it with us in order for us to appreciate it.
We love you as a person and are mighty proud you live in Bullitt County.
Sincerely, Dorothia Stottman
I love your use of color, sense of proportion and balance, and quiet lack of inhibition. I find your originality and artistic sense especially inspiring and refreshing. P.W.

Your art work was very fascinating. L.A.H.

I liked your artwork very much, I found it very fascinating. C.H.

I thought your art work was very good and I hope I see it again. M.C.

I thought your work looks very unique and you must like buttons. D.C.

My art classes and myself have enjoyed the opportunity to view your work.
C.D. (Bullitt County art teacher)

The exhibition was very nice. I especially liked "The Window". S.H.

Love this place. It's so big and cozy don't change it and this will always be a great place. K.V. 8th grader

This approach to history preservation and art enjoyment is very interesting and lovely. Several pieces bring to mind items of old clothes in my family trunk - but I would have never dreamed of creating such fascinating portraits. Congratulations.
J.T.

I had been looking forward to seeing the exhibit, but I had no idea how unique and lovely it would be. S.L. Eminence Librarian


A beautiful idea! Being a seamstress, I appreciate the work and creativity in your art. Thanks for sharing with us in Shepherdsville. P.W.

I can feel you put a lot of feeling in your work. I could feel the people you thought of in your art looking back at me. C.C.

Very interesting collection. My favorite is "Uncle Bob" he was my real uncle. A.J.

Fan-tab-u-lous B.L.

Thank you for the opportunity to view your works, truly, the Lord has richly blessed you throughout your years here upon this earth. For through you, may other people learn of the past and the ways of there times. You are truly a talented person. Thank you again for sharing your talent with others. May the Lord continue to bless you. B.D.

Enjoyed the exhibit very much. I didn't know Sheep-town had an artist! Congrats. Why not do one of a Bullitt County jail inmate. You could call it ESCAPE ARTIST. P.B.

Enjoyed the exhibit very much. E.B.

Enjoyed viewing your exhibit. L. T.

Very unique. I most liked the period pieces. S.P.H

It's nice to know some one that is as talented as you. Your work is beautiful. M.B. (a neighbor)

Excellent! N.W.
Avery refreshing exhibit. I really enjoyed it. C.P.

I really enjoyed this unique art exhibit. Since I like to sew I enjyed looking at the manu interesting stitches. F.P.

I think the work is beautiful N.J.C.

Dear Alma, I began my love affair with you about 10 yrs. ago when I spent 2-3 hours in the U. of L. bookstore on wildflower dying. The next day I bought the book and have cherished it ever since. Today's encounter was even more exciting than that afternoon 10 years ago. I just love the "Candelabum", "Southern Gothic", the "Sewing Machine Stitchery" and "Uncle Bob Shows His Medals." (especially the worn sleeve) Thank you so much for sharing these treasures with us.
E.P. Instuctor of English
Also wife of a wonderful farmer-Jim & mother of Amy & Mary

Sunday, January 16, 2005

Thank you. D.E.

Astounding. A.E.

Unusual. M.B.

Shepherdsville is greatly honored by your presents and imagination.
M.J.D.

Very interesting Enjoyed see it. E.S.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see such a wonderful display of Gods gift to a person that appreciates His gift enough to apply it. This is so fantastic I have no words to tell you how much I enjoyed and appreciated it. I am a (illegible) of 87 yrs.
Mrs. E.W.W., Ohio

What fun! What a delight! Many museums would love to have the opportunity to display your creative art. It is such a joy to see so many colors and intricate stitches, and ideas. Thanks for letting us see your art for it is truly great. M.E.W., Peaceful Valley

What a blessing to be able to share in this. Thank you and God bless.
M. & C.L.

"Interesting." G.P.W.

you had very nice art. anonymous child

Very good. M.E.B.

Very good display. I know several of the people your display represents. I.T. a neighbor

Very good exhibit. i especially enjoyed the old dresses and the stitchery on the Family Portrait and the laying mask. P.K.

Mr. & Mrs. A.M. Your work is very beautiful and painstaking to create. This will no doubt be the art of the future.
Was interesting piece of art we enjoyed it very much.

F.O. Enjoyed your work of art. Hope to see more. May God bless you in all things you do.

Fascinating portraitures...may God bless you. M.Y.

O.D. Pensacola FL. I am so glad I saw your beautiful work. May our Dear Heavenly Father be with always.

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I enjoyed it so much. J.A. & N.R.

Marvelous exhibit and I really it. O.S.

Thank you for sharing such beauty to the people of Shepherdsville. God be with you. A.B.

I really enjoyed your exhibit it's new and interesting. S.E.

I enjoyed your exhibit very much you can see the people behind the picture. My favorite is 'Uncle Tom'. M.L.

So beautiful. I wish I could have been at the program to meet you personally. L.L.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent. V. J.

Viewingyour art opens up new places in my mind. I'll be back to look again. M.H.

Mrs. Stottman's explanations were very thoughtful & I was grateful she took the time.


These works certainly inspire one to search our own treasures and try our hand at preserving our precious memories. J.C.
A very interesting artistic that every child should see to appreciate art. T.E.

I especially enjoyed viewing all of the old clothes. They are displayed just beautifully. S.E.

T though your exhibit was just fascinating. i especially liked the dresses in the clothes section. They all were just magnificent. R.E.

Very interesting and unique. Also very inspiring. N.F.

I enjoyed the exhibit it was very nice. I really liked it. A.N.

I liked it and also the same thing Angie wrote. T.L.


The work is very interesting, knowing 'Uncle Bob' I enjoyed that very much. M.J.D.
I enjoyed seeing your work. It showed me a side of art that I didn't know existed. It must be wonderful to be blessed with such creativity. C.S.

Very much enjoyed your work. I found it very interesting & different. R.L.

Your work is very beautiful and very interesting. Keep up the good work. P.H.

Thank you very much for sharing your work with the people of Bullitt County. They can be very proud of you. B.B.

A treat that country people seldom get; to view work as you have it here. Oh! the stitches and creativity of your things here. M. & J.M.

Enjoyed seeing the exhibit very much. J.E.


From one who feels she has no artisitc talents, I truly enjoyed your showing of your talents with the public A.O.

The moment I seen your exhibit I was truly amazed, for your work is definitely a delight to see. I enjoyed it most of all because it brings back the memories in the past and memories are always cherished. J.K.O.

I enjoyed seeing the work of an old friend. A.L.T.

Beautiful work- Wish I could do it. W.B.

Your work is very unique and quite interesting. I enjoyed the exhibit. T.C.


You have an amazing talent! Such Beauty! I really enjoyed it. E. K.

Very good depth & perspective. Love the multilayered look. A.M.J.

A new idea of art for us. P.B, L.D.

Very much enjoyed your exhibit at Ridgeway. It's beautiful, amazing. S.J.