David Hockney: Lessons in Art

I was saddened by David Hockney's passing, although he certainly lived his nearly 89 years to the fullest. Seeing his David Hockney 25 retrospective in Paris was one of the highlights of 2025 for me. I have learned so much over the years from looking deeply at his work - about color and structure in a painting, and, most importantly, celebrating the natural beauty that surrounds us. Here are few things I learned from David Hockney that offer valuable lessons for artists and insights into Hockney’s work for art lovers.