David Hockney - The Arrival of Spring - 29 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, 29 JANUARY 2011

The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 29 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 winding rural lane lined with moss-covered stone walls, bare winter trees, and thick hedgerows, with reflections shimmering in puddles and pastel tones suggesting the soft light of early spring.

Created throughout 2011 on his iPad, Hockney’s Arrival of Spring series brings the changing Yorkshire landscape to life with vibrant brushwork and digital immediacy. It blends traditional plein air principles with modern tools, marking a turning point in contemporary landscape drawing and solidifying his role as a pioneer in digital art.

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"Painting everyday wouldn't suit everybody, but it suits me. If you do that you live in the now"

- David Hockney

This iPad artwork by David Hockney, printed on paper, is 55 by 41.5 inches. It features a winding path surrounded by dense foliage and abstract elements, creating a captivating visual journey. Hockney's use of vibrant colors and intricate lines captures the depth and complexity of the natural landscape. Limited to an edition of 25, this exclusive piece highlights Hockney's unique ability to merge traditional landscape art with contemporary digital methods.