The Arrival Of Spring In Woldgate, East Yorkshire In 2011 (twenty eleven) - 15 March

Here, Hockney presents an early spring scene with a central tree stump in bright magenta surrounded by budding foliage and slender tree trunks. The artwork employs a vivid palette of pinks, greens, and browns, capturing the subtle shifts in colour as winter gives way to spring. Hockney's use of an iPad allowed him to blend traditional landscape composition with digital artistry, resulting in bold lines and layered textures that convey the vitality of the season.

By focusing on a single location - Woldgate, near his Yorkshire home - over several months, Hockney created a comprehensive study of seasonal change, demonstrating his keen observational skills and deep connection to the natural world. Hockney's digital approach in this series allows for rapid creation and modification, enabling him to capture fleeting moments of light and colour with unprecedented immediacy. This technique represents a continuation of his lifelong exploration of perspective and representation in landscape art, building upon his earlier works with Polaroid collages and plein air paintings.