The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 31 May No. 1 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This piece shows the arrival of spring through fresh growth and brightened woodland textures. A vivid purple path cuts through dense green foliage beneath flowering trees and tall trunks. Cow parsley lines the verge, while sunlight glows at the path’s end, inviting onward movement.
In this landmark iPad collection, Hockney captures the natural rhythm of seasonal change in East Yorkshire with digital fluency. The series blends classical landscape composition with bold colour, gesture, and immediacy, reaffirming Hockney’s status as a pioneer of 21st-century digital art.
This vibrant iPad drawing exemplifies David Hockney's innovative approach to art. Measuring 55" x 41.5", the piece features a shaded forest path bathed in a soft, purple hue, leading the viewer through a tunnel of dense, green foliage. 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 interplay of light and color, with the vivid greens contrasting against the purple path, captures the tranquil and enchanting atmosphere of a spring day in the woods, inviting viewers to journey deeper into this serene natural scene.
iPad drawing printed on paper55in x 41.5 In, Edition of 25©David Hockney
