Steven Milanese

David Hockney’s Secret Knowledge: (Discussion Board)

Question: Do you think David Hockney’s research and theory on the use of technology by the artists of the Renaissance period is important for artists today?

 Answer: Absolutely. In fact, I believe this theory is more relevant today than ever before. For years I created with pencils, inks and paints, and now, I create with a Wacom Intuos4. I’ve traded in my sketchbook for my Macbook and suddenly in would seem that many no longer consider my creations art. These detractors discredit my art purely on the basis that they are digital pieces. My company sublets a portion of our… Read More…