THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 12 April No.2 2011

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    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In, Edition of 25
    ©David Hockney
     
    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 12 April No.2 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 digital landscape depicts a curving country road beneath a canopy of yellow-green spring foliage. Dappled shadows stretch across the path, while expressive digital brushwork captures the filtered light and vitality of nature’s early renewal.

     

    Hockney’s Arrival of Spring series blends digital immediacy with plein-air sensibility, using the iPad to convey seasonal change with clarity and nuance. Created in East Yorkshire during 2011, this innovative collection stands as a landmark in contemporary British art and digital landscape painting.

  • "It's always difficult to see the present"

    - David Hockney

    This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece showcases a sunlit path flanked by trees, with striking yellow and green hues capturing the essence of early spring.

    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 bright, expressive colors convey the energy and renewal of nature as spring emerges.

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