"Above all, Jerry is a superb artist . . .  one of the top artists in our state . . .  his surreal works are particularly powerful, being both provocative and accessible"

"Jerry De La Cruz's story centers around his exceedingly fine and eloquent paintings . . .  dealing in powerful ways with the psyche and the life of Hispanic peoples . . .  holding his own in company with the most passionate and dramatic artists in America."

"Jerry De La Cruz would be a legend if he wasn't so accessible . . .  a 'verdadera' role model for the entire community . . .  His commitment to quality is uncompromising - that's apparent in his painting."

"As a teacher, Jerry has significantly impacted the artistic lives of his students, translating basic techniques into solid skills and an aesthetic that has contributed to many becoming professional artists of merit . . .  I applaud Jerry as an extraordinary artist and teacher."

"Jerry's work is dynamic and surprising.  He mixes realism and abstraction to create dreamlike images that involve the viewer's eyes, heart and intellect . . .  He has a talent to weave a story in visual terms that reflects and comments on the issues of life today."

"[Jerry] is fluent in a whole host of mediums, from pastel to watercolor to oil to construction and can mix and match with expertise and apparent ease.  Both his draftsmanship and brushwork are strong.  His subject matter tends to focus on the human figure and I always find great pathos and provocative content in his work."

"We were always thrilled to have [Jerry's] works in the exhibitions because of his excellent reputation and the wonderful quality of his art.  Moreover, Jerry is the consummate professional, maintaining an excellent portfolio, always showing up with his works beautifully framed . . .  Jerry has always been the consummate gentleman."