20th June, 2018.
As a test for both of us, I decided to board George.. for the first time...... just for
one night. I drove over, and stayed in Hovingham, returning to collect him the next
day. I know it makes sense, but it was very strange to be completely
alone and responsible for only myself. Was I being selfish? However,
next time I go anywhere, I will take George with me... unless I need to go abroad I suppose. So, after some sketches of Hovingham in the morning, I
collected George from the kennels and then drove to Holme on the Wolds where I
painted this scene. The sky was very busy and the distant farm gave a
sense of scale and focus which balanced the picture. The clouds moved
rapidly in a fresh wind, yet the temperature was warm and the sounds of
yellowhammers could be heard continuously as I painted. After walking
and feeding George, I made a coffee detour to the Pipe and Glass, at
South Dalton.
David Hockney
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