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Quote by David Hockney

“I did come from a pretty independent-minded family.”

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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

“Water in swimming pools changes its look more than in any other form its colour can be man-made and its dancing rhythms reflect not only the sky but, because of its transparency, the depth of the water as well. If the water surface is almost still and there is a strong sun, then dancing lines with the colours of the spectrum appear everywhere.”

Ifs Men Wells Looks Made Stills Form Strong Water Lines Sun Sky Dancing Depth Surface Rhythm Colour Swimming Pool Spectrum Transparency Swimming Pool

Book:Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink

Source: Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink

“Style is something you can use, and you can be like a magpie, just taking what you want. The idea of the rigid style seemed to me then something you needn't concern yourself with, it would trap you.”

Want Ideas Use Style Concern What You Want Traps Magpies

Book:David Hockney: a retrospective

Source: David Hockney: a retrospective

“I've no doubt that those photographs i took will make people look at everything in a more interesting way - the little tear on one piece of paper, the shadow on another. But good painting has always done that - made you see things. And the most ordinary can be the most extraordinary.”

Source: Hockney on photography: conversations with Paul Joyce

Quote by David Hockney

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