Yes, I did, I mean I painted er, in a kind of abstract expressionist way, because of course that was exciting. – David Hockney
I had always planned to make a large painting of the early spring, when the first leaves are at the bottom of the trees, and they seem to float in space in a wonderful way. But the arrival of spring can’t be done in one picture. – David Hockney
I think Picasso was, without doubt, the greatest portraitist of the 20th century, if not any other century. – David Hockney
Most artists work all the time, they do actually, especially good artists, they work all the time, what else is there to do? I mean you do. – David Hockney
When you are older, you realise that everything else is just nothing compared to painting and drawing. – David Hockney
I’m not really looking for theater work. But if somebody approaches me with enthusiasm, I might respond. – David Hockney
As for the world of fashion and celebrity, I have the usual interest in the human comedy, but the problems of depiction absorb me more. – David Hockney