Hockney

Sorry it has been a long time since I last blogged. No excuse really, been busy but who hasn't? We did have a day off from the usual round on Friday and went up to London to the R A to see the Hockney exhibition. I had pre-booked tickets and as a member of the R A was able to go into the lounge for a bite to eat before our ticketed time. I was glad we had pre-booked, the queue for tickets snaked all round the square outside. At 2pm we went in and the rooms were full, but it was possible to get about and have a close look at all of the exhibits. They are magnificent, so vibrant, and his colour palette at times is amazingly crude, and free. His ability to create simple scenes, on such a grand scale is second to none.His series showing the same trees throughout the  seasons is particularly beautiful. He is able to paint snow, rain,and mist like no one else.It was very interesting to see the video of his i pod use, and the finished pictures.
After we came out we went to the Burlington Arcade for coffee etc., and then crossed over to Fortnum amd Mason, I was hoping to get some nice chocolate for Oliver, we had treated Harry to a day out in London to see the exhibition and I wanted to take something home for Oliver, I went once round all the sweet and chocolate counters looking at the products and prices and walked back out again, not impressed with either. We did however make up for it later at the station.
I would thoroughly recommend the exhibition to any one.The R A shop isn't bad either!!!!