“I have been looking at the world all my life and what I see is rather beautiful.” -David Hockney
David Hockney is an English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer and photographer. Part of the Pop Art Movement of the 1960’s, he is considered one of the most influential British Artists of the 20th Century.
“Teaching drawing is the teaching of looking. Most people don’t look hard at all. They just scan the road in front of them.” -David Hockney
Untitled, 468 an iPad drawing printed on paper, 2010
“Color is a very subjective thing. We all see it a little bit differently.” -David Hockney
Garden, a view of the artists Los Angeles home
“The moment you cheat for the sake of beauty, you know you are an artist.” -David Hockney
His new book: A History of Pictures (Abrams) Co-written with Martin Gayford
And his book by Taschen Titled Hockney
His website: http://www.hockneypictures.com is a brilliant resource. Check out his many works of art by decade.
His new exhibition at the Tate Gallery now thru May 29th showing an extensive collection of work across six decades. http://www.tate.org.uk
What an amazing career he has had. He will soon be celebrating his 80th Birthday. His colorful landscapes and interiors just make me smile. I hope you found some inspiration in his works.
inJOY-Trisha
Sources: ELLE DÉCOR (December 2016 Issue), http://www.tate.org.uk, http://www.wikipedia.com, http://www.hockneypictures.com
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