David Hockney | Visiting with Huell Howser | KCET

Huell visits with world famous artist David Hockney in his Los Angeles studio and we get a first-hand look at some of the newest work.
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[@db0800]

Hockney is a legend his whole demeanor is inspiring.

[@joyuk]

Indeed!

[@hayleyanna2625]

I just adore this talented fabulous man!🎨🎨🎨

[@denniswinters3096]

He's such a natural teacher. I've learnt more about art from listening to David Hockney than I ever did at art college !

[@benwherlock9869]

I could listen to him for hours.

[@vaughngaminghd]

This is the longest I've ever seen David Hockney go without a cigarette… =)

[@martadavies995]

And? So what? What does that have to do with his amazing creativity?

[@Mrbeads]

@@martadavies995it’s an affectionate observation.

[@malenurse51]

He's an art machine in the best sense.

[@beverlyalvarez671]

Two of my favorite people, together? Love. Thank you!

[@ciscogeorge]

Gay people

[@mohammadtawfiq79]

The More I see this man Hockney , I just admire him

[@walterbebirian6590]

best interview with David Hockney that I have ever seen - thank you! :-)

[@WillN2Go1]

I photographed some of David's work prior to this interview (Richard who was at the beginning of the video is David's photographer, but he was traveling with David, so I got the opportunity to photograph the work for the Some New Pictures catalogue (1989). The poster of West Hollywood on the wall in this video was probably made from my transparency.) The gouaches here look pretty good for 1990s video transferred to KZbin. But of course flatter and a bit drab. I shot film -- 8x10 color transparencies. I also photographed the paintings of Ed Moses which were during this same time quite bright and colorful. Ed painted mostly oil on canvas but he also made some gouaches that looked almost exactly like his oil on canvas colors. On the film (not as wide a color gamut as the higher quality digital) the oils would be muted (sometimes shifts) while the almost exactly similar gouaches looked very bright and very accurate. (We used to say, you really can't photograph a painting but you can get close.) The reason gouache did so wall on film is they're both dyes. Oil paint can be anything from dyes to metal to stone powder, so how the three dye layers of film responds to them and how our eyes respond can be quite different.

[@BeatriceTheSenegal]

This sparks joy. Huell and Hockney. LOVE.

[@wildzwaan]

Yeah this definitely gets to stay

[@2s2s2ss]

great to see the studio space!!

[@Madanlal-gm5nd]

Superb 🎨🌹

[@robertwalker951]

I visited there in 92 93 worked there etc and his beach house in Malibu. Wonderful man genius

[@charlielovett]

Two legends

[@jessebrewer2045]

Good interview with a genius of color and perspective

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks for posting.

[@blitztim6416]

This is probably what it would have been like to talk to Di Vinci. In the present but with visions of what the future could or should be. The range and depth of his intellect and talent is incredible. The interview is a bit awkward but it's clear they have spoken before and this is sort of continuation of past discussions.

[@edwinimmanuel2041]

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[@nikolaigrady2062]

@Edwin Immanuel Instablaster =)

[@blitztim6416]

You’re right. Wrong place.

[@kvenrecords6657]

Lovely

[@tomk3620]

BRILLIANT!

[@lisengel2498]

Thank you for the interview - very interesting

[@ilonawoelki7040]

David Hockney ist so ein sympathischer Mann

[@herbbirdsfoot]

This is maybe the most subdued and relaxed Huell Howser ever. I’m guessing the single shot unedited nature of this episode was imposed by Hockney or at least discussed beforehand with Huell as the fastest way to get the job done with least amount of b.s. As David says, “I want to be in charge if I do something.” Regardless of the answer, Huell and Louie pull this off perfectly. Did they ever do another single shot show after this one?

[@philiptownsend4026]

Pleased to see he uses a paint blender/mixer as I just recently bought a small battery one for same purpose ;-)

[@kurtpedersen7863]

I am a flat surfaces painter myself the easel is for finished production good to see David Hockney paintings will always be beautiful I have painted in plein air before the gravity holds you back have to practice I dunno might bring indoor painting skills on I hope so

[@arch-aidecontracting5016]

the invention of the period and/or comma, just a hint (haheeha)

[@chadvlassis9275]

Hockney is 420 all day!

[@chadvlassis9275]

@@pattyayers one of his interviews he talks about how he enjoys or did enjoy smoking weed. Google it

[@gattbe5611]

I like Hochney..The pencil drawings show he has real talent and skill..He is not impressed with himself,although he could be, because of his talent.

[@emilywong4601]

Virtual reality

[@pinkweeker]

I wonder what year this footage is from. It may have been posted in 2014 but I suspect it is much older (because of those computers, David's healthy demeanor and the fact thatHuell Howser passed away in 2013).

[@pinkweeker]

I figured it out. This is from 1994.

[@arch-aidecontracting5016]

Hockney is so British ahah

[@philiptownsend4026]

Yes we're lovely aren't we?

[@nikosgeorgakopoulos9580]

Does anyone know where the studio is located exactly ?

[@robertwalker951]

Montcalm ave off moulholand drive

[@liamMCR]

what year is this?

[@41BobDylan]

2000. I think.

[@eriknieminen]

Sometime in the 90's.

[@arch-aidecontracting5016]

1994

[@kurtpedersen7863]

got to say the abstracts are amazing kind of concerned with the dauchuands especially Stanley most artists sketch watercolor then paint

[@ignominia]

the interviewer is out of his depth and does not know much about art or art making, calling the studio a gallery or asking about cleanliness. His questions have no substance but David runs with the ball and his comments make this video a special treat

[@redsow7156]

They were good friends.

[@mikebebout1985]

i think you're in need of another watch. Huell is an incredible interviewer because he doesn't rush and he doesn't assume. He explores without pushing and gives the viewer so many layers.

[@themovingdance2744]

He went to The RCA ...he is a pro ...of course he is ...it’s his job....anyone who works 12 hrs a day from age 6 to 80 yrs old and does art is going to be an expert. He said he knew he was right! I need a teacher who knows their stuff.....most try and teach with words....mistake. Get on and do it.

[@elgatovato1]

The studio has about 50 million in art

[@philiptownsend4026]

Are you American? I have met many and almost all have valued things monetarily.

[@angelreading5098]

When you interview a Master you have to drop your own ego amd immerse yourself in the world of that expert not dwell upon the state of his sink or point out a TV that is never used,such trivial observations are not required,sadly Hockneys art was glossed over in such a trivial way and I for one would rather bring about questions of interesting techniques and elaborate on the technology being introduced into Hockneys studio,truly a missed opportunity of rambling shallow questions making a poor job,even Hockney seemed unimpressed.

[@winterblackwolf]

The interviewer is annoying, but it's nice to see inside the LA studio.

[@painterhead]

you're not from California, are you? haha

[@paulryan2128]

Huel Howser was a fixture on PBS LosAngeles in the 70s thru early 90s. He presented these human interest video essays from viewpoint of his folksy Everyman. Think he was originally from Oklahoma. As a number of ppl mentioned, he's a little out of his depth here with Hockney - an extremely versatile multi-media creative artist & master of color, composition and perspective. As Huel hinted, they may have been personal acquaintance; both were residents in Palm Springs - a well known Calif arts community.

[@xyzllii]

Hockney looking slim and trim....he does drone on though, in that monotone voice.

[@thomaschurchwell5180]

hes the best artist??

[@susanalourenco4418]

@@pattyayers lol

[@lluhu]

Not to me. Probably the most current trendy artist, but his work is infantile to me. Real masters from the past from Velazquez to Cezanne to even his friend Freud would surely look at his work as poor.

[@lluhu]

@@pattyayers Calm down Patty, respect not everyone has your opinion.

[@philiptownsend4026]

In his time many believe that.

[@johnwalters5131]

I think that Hockney's "painings" are trivial self-indulgencies .

[@troemmer]

Nope, but your comment is.

[@hiitsmehereagain]

John Walters every artists work is self indulgent or they wouldn’t do it !!!!!!!!

[@joshhume3412]

What on earth isn’t self indulgent in someway?

[@lluhu]

Absolutely. I believe great masters from the past would find his work poor.

[@lluhu]

@@pattyayers again Patty, no need ti insult people who dont share your opinion. Dont bully, be tolerant!

[@tagosusej7529]

thank you for pot smoking lol

[@petercolquitt2916]

No.

[@ciscogeorge]

Two different and oposites gays, one closeted, the other openly gay

[@lluhu]

I think real masters from Velazquez, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso would find his work quite poor and infantile. But that is how our society is.

[@eustacequinlank7418]

I'm wondering if the only reason you regard the painters you mention to be masters is because you've either read that or or been told. Historically, they may very well be, but that's about it for you. You like and enjoy them, but can you ever explain why, even to yourself? There's a lot of people interested in art who basically just like to get inside a gallery to get out of the rain for a few minutes, they're not _really_ so they crib a few names out a book.

[@lluhu]

@@eustacequinlank7418 In case you want to know: I've been told so by professionals/historians through my education, books, documentaries...and after, once I understood their arguments, I agreed with them. Some experts also told me that Hockney is a master, but in this case I didn't agree. I happen to listen to experts first and then I also have my own personal opinion. Is there anything wrong with that? In this case, many people adore Hockney and I simply don't find his work relevant.

[@christophemeathrel508]

I find the interviewer an embarrassment, DH is clearly at pains with the lack of subjectivity.