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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, 12 April No.1 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 12 April No.1 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his 49-part series The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate. This composition features a crooked hedgerow tree with both budding spring leaves and bare branches, arching across a field of rich green grass. The scene is layered with vibrant textures, and warm tones on the horizon suggest the depth of the surrounding landscape under a pale Yorkshire sky.

Hockney’s iPad series offers a fresh interpretation of landscape art, using digital tools to document nature’s awakening. The Arrival of Spring captures daily shifts in colour, light, and rhythm, establishing the collection as a seminal work in 21st-century digital drawing and a celebration of the East Yorkshire countryside.

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"You should paint what you love. I'm painting what I love; I've always done it"

- David Hockney

This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a lively spring scene with a tree beginning to bloom, set against a backdrop of lush green fields. The dynamic composition, combined with the digital medium, highlights Hockney's ability to blend technology with traditional landscape themes, creating a contemporary yet timeless work of art. The intricate detailing and vivid colors capture the essence of spring's renewal and the beauty of nature's awakening.