Renowned artist David Hockney chose not to paint King Charles during a recent visit, citing a lack of familiarity. Known for avoiding royal commissions, he previously declined to paint Queen Elizabeth II for the same reason. In a recent interview, Hockney criticized another artist's portrayal of the late Queen and emphasized that his work improves when he knows his subjects intimately. He also discussed topics like returning to London, a pro-smoking piece in his upcoming show, and rising officiousness in society, indicating a strong personal stance on various cultural issues.
It's difficult to do the majesty I thought, she is a genuinely majestic figure, and I just couldn't see a way to do it.
I'm nearly 88 years old and I didn't think I'd be here. I'm still a smoker, but I'm surviving.
People are getting very bossy. There's an awful lot of bossy people about now. They're little Hitlers, aren't they?
Hockney's pictures are better if he knew the subject really well.
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