David Hockney - The Arrival of Spring - 3 January 2011

DAVID HOCKNEY ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE
iPad drawing printed on paper

55in x 41.5 In

Edition of 25

THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 3 JANUARY 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 3 January 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his landmark series The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate. This piece depicts a wintry rural path with soft snow covering the trees and ground, a red brick wall and gate to the right, and misty green light fading into a pale, atmospheric horizon.

Hockney’s Arrival of Spring collection redefines digital landscape art by blending traditional plein-air observation with the expressive immediacy of iPad drawing. Created during 2011 in East Yorkshire, each artwork documents seasonal transformation using modern tools, making the series a pivotal moment in his digital catalogue raisonné and a standout in contemporary British art.

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"Often stepping back you see more, don't you?"

- David Hockney

This artwork, created by David Hockney using an iPad and printed on paper, measures 55 by 41.5 inches. It portrays a winding pathway enveloped in vibrant, abstract natural elements. The path, depicted in cool shades of blue and green, invites the viewer into the distance, bordered by lush greenery and vegetation. Hockney's masterful use of expressive lines to represent overarching tree branches adds dynamic depth to the scene. This limited edition print, with only 25 copies available, exemplifies Hockney's innovative approach to merging traditional landscape themes with modern digital techniques.