hockney, david

"Little David loved to draw and looked at the world in his own unique way. He always knew what his path in life would be . . . he would be an artist! He went to art school and worked day and night to hone his drawing skills. He sold his first painting as a student, and in just five years he had a sell-out solo show of his work. When he moved from the UK to sunny California, he became known for creating bright, bold paintings. From the Grand Canyon to the Yorkshire hills of home, David painted fantastic landscapes, including one made of 50 canvases all stitched together. An artist who delights in constantly reinventing himself, to this day David is eager to share his colourful work, and himself, with the whole world."--Amazon.

"Growing up under the gray skies of England during WWII, David Hockney used art to brighten his world. He discovered that the more he looked and drew, the more he could see beyond the surface to find beauty, possibility, and new perspectives. In the most ordinary things, whether a splash of water, a changing landscape, or the face of a friend, David always found something to love, uniquely capturing the vibrancy and life of his subjects . . . [This book] tells the inspiring story of a groundbreaking artist who has shown the world a new way to see"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the work of artist David Hockney, discussing his paintings, sketches, photocollages, stage designs, fax drawings, and other projects.

An illustrated catalogue of an exhibition derived from a poster collection.

Charts Hockney's career from his early work of the 1960s to his most recent excursions into the high-tech world of computers and new print technologies.

An illustrated review of the career of English artist David Hockney, with essays that examine various aspects of his artistic practice, and a selection of color plates encompassing the period from 1960 to 1993.

Hockney, who has produced work in almost every media, discusses his humanistic artistic vision and its roots in his personal experiences.

Examines the artwork of David Hockney and how throughout his sixty-year career he has changed his style to suit the new mediums and technology that were and still are being developed in his lifetime.