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“Once my hand has drawn something my eye has observed, I know it by heart, and I can draw it again without a model.”

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David Hockney is a renowned British photographer, born on July 9, 1937. His works are known for their unique perspective and color application, which have had a profound impact on the development of photographic art. more

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