A Rake’s Progress (1961–63)
- 16 etchings reimagining Hogarth’s moral tale
- Autobiographical journey through America
- Linear, witty, humorous style
- Established Hockney’s voice in printmaking
“Etching became my diary of discovery.” — David Hockney
The Weather Series (1973)
- Bold lithographs exploring atmospheric moods
- Rain, sun, snow depicted in vibrant color blocks
- Playful yet contemplative compositions
- Layered color shows lithography’s potential
“Weather is the stage set of our lives.” — David Hockney
Paper Pools (1980)
- Colored paper pulp pressed into molds
- Tactile, almost sculptural surfaces
- Shimmering light and texture of water
- Bridges painting and printmaking
“It was like painting with paper itself.” — David Hockney
The Arrival of Spring (2011)
- 49 iPad drawings printed as large works
- Seasonal change in East Yorkshire
- Digital tools refreshing old subjects
- Bright, optimistic, innovative
“New tools bring new ways of seeing.” — David Hockney
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Bridlington Rooftops (2000s)
- Domestic architecture from his Yorkshire home
- Warm, intimate, everyday poetry
- Printmaking sharing personal views
- Calm, reflective mood
“Beauty is everywhere, even in rooftops.” — David Hockney