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Art Patron Testimonials

Dear Gary,
Just wanted to say "Wow" (Creative Splendor is so beautiful), and also thanks for sending the print so promptly. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. You have indeed a wonderful witnessing tool from God.
With warmest regards,
Margie S - Ocala FL

Dear Gary,
Your print of "The Crucifixion" is so powerful and graphic. It reminds me afresh and anew the power of the Blood and the awful cost for our redemption. Your comments were more than gracious and I'm glad the Holy Spirit touched and moved you, as He did all of us.
In His joy and victory,
Jim H, Orlando FL

Dear Mr. Lessord
I am writing to you because my husband and I have been so pleased with and impressed by your work. We recently had our second baby girl and decided on a Noah's Ark theme for her room. The original art and prints of animals you did are perfect in her room. That God could give someone the talent to capture life so beautifully is amazing to me. I have enclosed photos we took of the pictures on the walls so you could see how we arranged them and how your work is displayed in our home. Once again, we have been so awed with your work. We are not art connoisseurs, but we know beauty when we see it, and we wanted you to know how much we appreciate your artwork.
Sincerely,
Tim and Amy F - Hanover MA

Dear Mr. Lessord,
I am from Canada and with a group of many others traveled to Illinois to visit the "Jesus 2000" art exhibition. Your painting of the profile of Jesus on the cross, head and shoulders, is the most powerful painting of the crucifixion that I have ever seen and experienced. The same applies to others among our group that I have spoken with about the exhibition.
I will pray for you as you continue your God-given career as an artist who understands Christ from lived experience.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Sister Mary A - Ontario CANADA

Dear Gary,
I want to let you know that I was really blessed by your information and beautiful presentation at our church last Sunday night. The Lord has really blessed you. Our Lord on the Cross (The Crucifixion) really spoke to me that He died for our sins and will carry our burdens.
Thank you.
Love in Christ,
Donna T - Orlando FL

Gary,
Thanks for the good quick service. Art is a gift that lasts forever; my father will be thrilled!
Sincerely,
Teri M - Winter Park FL

Dear Gary,
I've received your wonderful prints and feel duly proud and honored to know the artist. You are truly gifted and talented. The hours of study and disciplined drawing and painting tell by their excellence. If I feel this joy, can you imagine -- God must be a very proud Father!
Love in Jesus,
Barb - Buzzards Bay MA

Dear Gary,
In commemoration of the approaching anniversary of the World Trade Center Disaster, and in gratitude of your effort, the Society of Illustrators and The Committee of the Prevailing Human Spirit Exhibition wishes to let you know how valuable your contribution has been. The show was unprecedented in many regards. Foremost, it had deeply touched many visitors during its run at the Society of Illustrators in January. The firemen, the victims' families, and other rescue personnel, in addition to many others who viewed this exhibition, were touched and moved enough to write some of the most compelling statements ever written into our gallery guest books. It is evidence that the ability of the best in humanity can bear us up and help us prevail.
We thank you.
Prevailing Human Spirit Committee,
Society of Illustrators - New York NY

Hello Gary,
Let me introduce myself. I am a French painter. I live at Vernon in Normandy near Giverny where is the Claude Monet's house. I see your web site and I found your canvases wonderful. You have gold in your hands, your colors, the light are coming from your heart, and I can't explain my feeling, but it's great, my eyes are still in paradise.
Best wishes - cordialement,
Marette E - Normandy FRANCE

I seem to remember too many years back a Gary Lessord in our high school classes who manifested even then a gentle sensitivity, the heart and soul of an artist, and a vision of the beauty inherent in His creation. I am joyful to see the fruits of that promise after these years, and can offer nothing but praise and appreciation for what I see on your web site. I found all this through a fine article in the Suburban News. May He continue to cause your gifts to flourish to His glory.
Roland C - New York

Dear Gary,

We started to do your beautiful puzzle and we are having so much fun. It is an awesome way of spreading the Gospel.
May God bless you and your family always.
Lyle and Lidia C - Orlando FL

Hi Gary!
You have some gorgeous artwork!!! I particularly loved the "Creative Splendor" painting! I have to tell you your painting called "The Crucifixion" is the best I've EVER seen!!! Most depict Him as being only "mildly" suffering, not much blood, etc. and we KNOW that's not true. He was beaten almost unrecognizable, so he would have looked as you painted him! What a talent God has given you!!!
Maranatha!!!
Peggy M

Hi Gary,
Beautiful stuff!! What makes it even better, is that you are glorifying the Lord through your talent. I work for the Air Force as an artist. I loved the dog portraits!!! Your pencil work is also extremely well done, not too many people have your control. May God bless you and your boldness to share your faith with the world.
Your brother in Christ,
James G - Washington DC

Hi Gary,
Came across your web site while looking for a Christian painting for my home. Your rendition of Christ's face is absolutely amazing. I've never seen both love and pain in one place ... The Lord has truly gifted you my friend ... and I'm quite sure He has major plans for you.
Thank you for sharing your soul with the rest of us,
A sister in Christ,
Jo Anna

Hi Gary,
Your site looks terrific! I especially like your horses ... I remember the cougar from the Memorial Art Gallery days ... You inspired me to paint wildlife way back then and I've never looked back. I still remember you taught me how to use powdered graphite, a technique which I now teach to my students. I'm delighted to see that you proclaim your Christianity in your art.
Stay well, and God bless you.
Julie B - Maine

Thanks Gary
The painting you've done with Christ surrounded by the ocean and dolphins (Creative Splendor) is great.
God bless,
Joanna W - Seattle WA

Dear Gary,
The Jesus 2000 Art Exhibition has been one of my most memorable experiences. It has truly been a multi-generational and multi-cultural success. Day-care providers brought little children to see Jesus, grade school and high school classes wrote papers on what they saw and experienced. College art classes even talked about it in their newsletters, and retirement centers brought their people to experience Jesus. Also a number of artists' organizations came to view "Jesus 2000", and raves were heard by all.
Many returned to the exhibit a second and even third time. All totaled, we had over 14,000 visitors, and those people were of all faiths and denominations, truly an evangelistic experience.
Please know that the staff of the Guild Center certainly appreciate your talent and are most grateful for your allowing us to share your artwork with our many visitors.
Continued success in your artistic endeavors, and once again, thank you!
Blessings,
Jo K, Art Coordinator of the Guild Center - Belleville, IL

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