Like people, trees are all individuals. David Hockney individualpeopletree Change image and share on social
I was aware that the teaching of drawing was being stopped almost 30 years ago. And I always said, 'The teaching of drawing is the teaching of looking.' A lot of people don't look very hard. David Hockney agoawaredraw Change image and share on social
When you stop doing something, it doesn't mean you are rejecting the previous work. That's the mistake; it's not rejecting it, it's saying, 'I have exploited it enough now and I wish to take a look at another corner.' David Hockney cornerexploitmistake share on social
You can't name the inventor of the camera. The 19th-century invention was chemical: the fixative. David Hockney 19thcameracentury Change image and share on social
Smoking calms me down. It's enjoyable. I don't want politicians deciding what is exciting in my life. David Hockney calmdecideenjoyable Change image and share on social
I draw flowers every day and send them to my friends so they get fresh blooms every morning. David Hockney bloomdaydraw Change image and share on social
Anyway I feel myself a bit on the edge on the art world, but I don't mind, I'm just pursuing my work in a very excited way. And there isn't really a mainstream anymore, is there? David Hockney anymoreartbite Change image and share on social
Photographs aren't accounts of scrutiny. The shutter is open for a fraction of a second. David Hockney accountfractionopen Change image and share on social
I've realized that I can do performances. David Hockney haveperformancerealize Change image and share on social
