Lucille Wallenrod - Critics and Press

Critics and Press

“There is no nonsense and no tricks about Lucille Wallenrod, who concerns herself for the most part with moody, broadly treated landscapes, that lean toward the more rugged variety of romanticism.” - Josephine Gibbs, Art Digest, Nov. 1946

"Miss Wallenrod is romantic in spirit, rather than in the form of her work. Her canvases have a design that is generally clear and strong. Her color is vivid, but never garish. I like the mystery in her work- I like the moody intensity." -Sol Wilson, 1946

These landscapes and seaside scenes with figures, are vigorous thrusting compositions, the predominately somber pallette enlivened by touches of bright color”. - Howard Depree, N. Y. Times, Nov. 1946

“They are extremely spirited, even vigorous in expression and in colorhave a. rcmantic, appealing mood, the explanation of her success is the control she exercises in the swift, assured process cf her paintings” - Carlyle Burrows, Herald Tribune, Feb. 1951

“Rocks and rills, sea and sky, treated with feeling In romantic oils.” - Stuart Preston, N. Y. Times, 1951

• "Portrait of An Old Man", by Lucille Wallenrod, Oil

• "Stormy Sea', by Lucille Wallenrod, Oil

• "Montauk Light", by Lucille Wallenrod, Oil

• "The Red Barn", by Lucille Wallenrod, Oil

"Lucille Wallenrod’s Paintings were brought to my attention early in 1946. In them I found a youthful freshness, vitality and honesty that only the true artist conveys in his work. A natural talent, witha consuming desire to become the complete artist, Lucille has found her way to the studio of the eminent painter, Sol Wilson. There she spent a few rewarding years in the study of art. Her first exhibition, held in November 1946, was acclaimed by art lovers and art critics... ...There were many enthusiastic comments by art critics. In this her second exhibition, Lucille reveals greater maturity, with the same freshness and spontaneity of her earlier work. She loves the sea, the sand, and the rich green vegetation at the water edge. In her brilliant color, one actually feels the salty atmosphere of the shore, and is moved by the drama of whatever her subject matter happens to be. Lucille Wallenrod is a fine artist in every sense." - Jane Rogers, 1951

“Lucille Wallenrod’s exhibition is further confirmation of her talent, determination, and courage, and we feel she is a sensitive, vigorous and colorful artist.” - Charles and Bess Barzansky, Galerists, 1956

“Dramatic power, deep feeling, ominous colors, interlocking lines are the main characteristics of scenes- done with taste and skill.” - Ralph Fabri, Pictures on Exhibit, 1960

“Conveys the different aspects of sea and sky in storm and fair weather- some still lifes that reveal the Artist's delicate perception.” - Margaret Breuning, Arts, Jan. 1960

• "Turbulent Waters", by Lucille Wallenrod, Oil

• "Ships At Bay", by Lucille Wallenrod, Oil

• "Gay Head", by Lucille Wallenrod, Oil

• "Bread and Pitcher", by Lucille Wallenrod, Pastel