Sketching Bigger Trees Near Warter- David Hockney outtake 5/80

This video is an outtake from David Hockney: A Bigger Picture, an award-winning documentary by filmmaker Bruno Wollheim. Watch the full film here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/116394
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Hockney is sketching a scene he returns to a year later when he paints his massive 50-panel ‘Bigger Trees near Warter’. My documentary ‘A Bigger Picture’ tells the genesis of this painting. Keep an eye out for clip 15/80 and clip 79/80 which tell of his fascination with the motif and the very particular state of the trees he was looking to capture.

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Filmed over three years with unprecedented access, A Bigger Picture captures Britain’s most beloved painter at work. David Hockney’s return from California to paint the East Yorkshire landscape of his childhood – outside, in all weathers, through the seasons – culminates in the largest picture ever made outdoors. It’s an inspiring story of a painter in creative dialogue with nature and photography, and a revealing portrait of Britain’s most popular and celebrated artist.

“This wonderful film … will be of lasting importance for future generations who want to understand Hockney’s art.” Saturday Review, BBC Radio 4

“Bruno Wollheim’s portrait of this forthright magus is an unqualified, life-enhancing joy from start to finish.” – The Sunday Times

“This film may well be the best anyone will ever make about Hockney’s process.” – The Times, London.

“As gently hypnotic and fulfilling as one of Hockney’s own works.” – Time Out

“This impressive documentary is almost cinematic in its scope… both majestic and intimate” – The Observer

Watch the full documentary here: https://vimeo.com/224807729

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