THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING IN WOLDGATE, EAST YORKSHIRE, 4 May 2011

  • Hockney iPad drawing of pale forest tree with tangled limbs, pink and white wildflowers, 4 May 2011, Arrival of Spring Woldgate
    iPad drawing printed on paper
    55in x 41.5 In, Edition of 25
    ©David Hockney
     
    The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 4 May 2011 is a David Hockney iPad drawing from the 25-edition, regular size print release of his influential 49-part Arrival of Spring in Woldgate series. This digital painting presents a dense forest interior with a pale tree in the foreground, its smooth limbs extending in tangled arcs, surrounded by wild grasses and scattered spring flowers in pink and white.

     

    Hockney’s series captures the vitality and nuance of seasonal transition using the immediacy of iPad technology. Through luminous colour and gestural linework, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate reveals how modern digital tools can evoke the timeless essence of plein-air landscape art.

     

    Hockney's other series:

    My Normandy | Yosemite Suite | 20 Flowers & Some Bigger Pictures

  • "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 forest scene with tall, slender trees and a carpet of wildflowers in full bloom beneath them. 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 details of the trees and the vibrant mix of greens and floral colors capture the essence of spring's beauty, inviting viewers into a serene and rejuvenating natural environment.

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