However I do not understand his apparent disagreement with the camera, and its viewing ability. His summer oil landscapes are very reminiscent
in style of photographic landscapes that I would take - except of course that a paint artist can choose to be selective, leaving out detritus and detail.
It is strange how photographers are often criticised for oversaturating their images in post production, whereas paint artists are praised for such. Hockney's are described as "imaginative", especially those he painted from memory in the studio rather than live out in the field. His mind loves pink roads, purple shadows etc. Well worth a visit.
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