“Great British painters, one might say, imitate the proverbial behaviour of buses. None come along for a century or more, then two… — Martin Gayford Second world war Copy Share Image
“Most people feel that the world looks like the photograph. I've always assumed that the photograph is nearly right, but that little… — Martin Gayford Hockney Copy Share Image
“Mental stamina is required too. All long-term projects require this ability to keep going after the first excitement, through periods of despondency.” — Martin Gayford Mental Stamina Copy Share Image
“Drawing makes you see things clearer, and clearer, and clearer still. The image is passing through you in a physiological way, into… — Martin Gayford Drawing Copy Share Image
“Time is his luxury, and he is prepared to spend any amount that is necessary to get a picture right, which is… — Martin Gayford Patience Copy Share Image
“Would Turner have slept through such terrific drama? Absolutely not! Anyone in my business who slept through that would be a fool.… — Martin Gayford Art Copy Share Image
“Only after seeing the winter, do you comprehend the richness of summer. This was a big theme, and one I could confidently… — Martin Gayford Art Copy Share Image
“Being able to draw well’, he goes on, ‘is the hardest thing – far harder than painting, as one can easily see… — Martin Gayford Hardest thing Copy Share Image
“After I'd drawn the grasses, I started seeing them. Whereas if you'd just photographed them, you wouldn't be looking as intently as… — Martin Gayford Drawing Copy Share Image
“When you are drawing, you are always one or two marks ahead. You're always thinking, 'After what I'm doing here I'll go… — Martin Gayford Drawing Copy Share Image
“Eight years ago, I wouldn't have painted this subject I'm starting now: a clearing filled with grasses. It would have seemed too… — Martin Gayford Drawing Copy Share Image
“In London, too, there's always someone dropping in, but not here - it's too awkward a place to get to. I like… — Martin Gayford Copy Share Image
