David Hockney's Dog Days

David Hockney's Dog Days
ISBN-10
0500286272
ISBN-13
9780500286272
Category
Art / Individual Artists / General
Pages
80
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Author
David Hockney

Description

"A charming collection an essential book for the dachshund or Hockney lover."The Mail on Sunday

"From September 1993, I painted and drew my dogs. This took a certain amount of planning, since dogs are generally not interested in Art (I say generally only because I have now come across a singing dog). Food and love dominate their lives.

"I make no apologies for the apparent subject matter. These two dear little creatures are my friends. They are intelligent, loving, comical, and often bored. They watch me work; I notice the warm shapes they make together, their sadness and their delights. And, being Hollywood dogs, they somehow seem to know that a picture is being made."David Hockney

David Hockney introduces his two dachshunds, Stanley and Boodgie, in this delightful collection. The result of both sharp observation and affection, these paintings and drawings are lyrical studies in form and design. A text by the artist gives a behind-the- scenes glimpse of how to work with models that don't necessarily want to sit still. 84 color illustrations.

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