I usually only draw myself in down periods. I do, actually. I suppose that's why I often draw myself looking grim. I just think, "Let's have a look in the mirror." When you are alone and you look in a mirror you never put on a pleasing smile. Well, you don't, do you?


Interview with Nigel Farndale, "The talented Mr. Hockney" The Telegraph (15 November 2001)

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I usually only draw myself in down periods. I do, actually. I suppose that's why I often draw myself looking grim. I just think, Let's have a look in ...

I usually only draw myself in down periods. I do, actually. I suppose that's why I often draw myself looking grim. I just think, Let's have a look in ...

I usually only draw myself in down periods. I do, actually. I suppose that's why I often draw myself looking grim. I just think, Let's have a look in ...

I usually only draw myself in down periods. I do, actually. I suppose that's why I often draw myself looking grim. I just think, Let's have a look in ...