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Hockney-inspired Landscapes in Year 6

15 January 2025

In Year 6 we are looking in depth at David Hockney’s abstract landscapes. As well as responding to this artist’s work, children are using their sketchbooks to experiment with colour, texture, composition and different art materials; making choices about which would produce the best effects for their final piece.

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