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DAVID HOCKNEY Computer drawings
Computer Drawing Printed by Inkjet

49" x 33.5"

Edition of 25

Jamie McHale 1, 2008

Jamie McHale 1, 2008 is one of Hockney's Computer Portraits as part of the wider Computer Drawings collection created using early computer-based artistic technology. These works highlight Hockney's forward-thinking approach to art, embracing new digital tools to push creative boundaries.

These portraits capture the essence of their subjects with modern, stylized lines and forms. Hockney’s use of early computer software demonstrates his adaptability, blending traditional portrait techniques with contemporary technology to produce visually captivating and innovative images.

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"I have to paint. I've always wanted to paint pictures, from when I was tiny. That's my job, and I've gone on doing it for over sixty years"

- David Hockney

David Hockney's portrait of Jamie Mchale 1 presents a casual and direct representation of the subject. Seated with legs wide apart, arms crossed, and wearing a striped shirt and jeans, Mchale's posture conveys a sense of ease and self-assurance. The soft background, combined with the textured floor and vivid colors of his clothing, adds depth and warmth to the composition. Hockney's style of blending digital painting techniques with traditional portraiture methods shines through, bringing out the sitter's contemplative expression and relaxed demeanor.