• David Hockney Yosemite iPad art showing vivid trees and textured ground – digital plein-air work from Yosemite Suite
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    37 x 28 in
    Edition of 25

    Yosemite No. 8, 2010

    Yosemite No. 8 is part of a 25-edition print release for Hockney's stunning Yosemite Suite. This piece depicts a group of stylised Yosemite trees, their trunks rendered in vivid greens, yellows, and deep blacks, standing against a soft blue sky and sloping, textured ground.
     
    The Yosemite Suite showcases Hockney’s ability to document the vastness of the landscape using the immediacy of digital media. It affirms his vision of modern tools enriching the classical approach to plein-air imagery.
  • "I have never seen an ugly natural landscape"

    - David Hockney

    Measuring 37" x 28", Yosemite No. 8 by David Hockney beautifully captures the serene landscape of Yosemite with a focus on two tall, majestic trees in the foreground. The vibrant orange and green tones of the trees contrast against the soft blues and purples of the distant mountains, creating a harmonious balance between the foreground and background. Hockney’s mastery of digital techniques is evident in the textured brushstrokes and meticulous details, making this piece a vibrant celebration of nature. The artwork highlights the grandeur and tranquility of Yosemite, rendered with Hockney’s signature blend of traditional and contemporary styles.

  • Notable Exhibitions

    Freedom of Movement (2022-23)

    National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

           

    David Hockney's Yosemite (2019-20)

    Heard Museum, Phoenix, USA

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Galerie Lelong & Co, Paris, France

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Nishimura Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2017)

    Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK

     

    David Hockney: The Yosemite Suite (2016)

    Pace Gallery, New York, USA