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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, 18 JANUARY 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 18 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 portrays a damp woodland road curving gently through a dense forest, where delicate green branches form a soft archway overhead and a single red tree stump stands out among the vertical muted trunks.

Hockney’s 2011 series, created entirely on the iPad, captures seasonal change across East Yorkshire with vivid colour and digital immediacy. By combining observational precision with expressive mark making, The Arrival of Spring affirms his innovation in digital landscape art and remains a defining body of work in his modern catalogue.

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"Whatever your medium is, you have to respond to it"

- David Hockney

This iPad drawing by David Hockney, printed on paper, measures 55 by 41.5 inches. It showcases a winding pathway through a dense forest, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquil, abstract landscape. Hockney's precise use of lines and vibrant green hues effectively captures the intricate details of intertwining branches and lush foliage. Limited to an edition of 25, this exclusive print exemplifies Hockney's innovative technique of blending traditional landscape elements with modern digital artistry.