as intimate as it gets, and barely a swimming pool in sight--Robin Simon "Daily Mail" Hockney has always been a confidant draughtsman. Like most young artists, his subjects were himself, those close to him, and his immediate surroundings; domestic interiors and the local landscape. These interests have remained with him throughout his working life; he still draws on every available piece of paper and his creative mind never rests.--Nicholas Cullinan "Esquire" Over the course of 150 pieces, Drawing From Life draws us into Hockney's closest circle.--Jadie Stillwell "Interview" The octogenarian artist is making the most of uncertain times with a newly released book showcasing portraits of his family and dearest friends.--Janelle Zara "Architectural Digest" A stunning overview of [Hockney's] drawings from the late 1950s to the present day.--Ken Scrudato "Blackbook" A touching, intimate look at one of the nation's best artists.--Eddy Frankel "Time Out London" David Hockney Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery Shines Light on an Artist's Life--Chris Jenkins "Arts and Collections" The artist's dearest friends and family are the focus of an unusual and unmissable retrospective of works on paper--Jackie Wullschl?ger "Financial Times" The story of an artist in evolution.--Tabish Khan "Londonist" From joyful sketches of old friends to a nude meeting with Picasso - when Hockney wields his pencil we see the undisguised truth--Jonathan Jones "Guardian"