"When Roy begins a painting no possibilities are necessarily closed off nor, conversely, are any required from the outset. His interests and concerns at the particular moment in time are the key factors in determining how a certain painting will develop. A number of pictures may be in the process of being worked on at any given time. Each of any such group of paintings may, of course, share various attributes and elements with the others, however, the process thrives on taking detours, creating the opportunity for fresh discoveries, and spontaneous inspiration." [Christopher White]

In a book published in Paris by Nouvelles Editions Francaise with New New Paintings as its title, Dr. Kenworth W. Moffett says " Lerner works with the confidence of an artist who has an inner sense of his own strengths and direction. He uses the new, perfectly clear gel and iridescent paint to especially good effect, achieving great subtlety of tone while altering his touch from harshly insistent to feathery."

Noted author & critic Karen Wilkin wrote in an introductory essay for Roy Lerner's 2002 solo exhibitions; "Roy Lerner’s paintings keep on surprising me. For every elegant, lyrical abstraction dependent on staccato drawing, subtly inflected surfaces, and delicately orchestrated color, there’s a brash, street-smart picture constructed with deliberately uningratiating HUES and abrupt, overscaled gestures." To read the entire essay click here.

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