Hockney and Panerai

So, what lessons did I learn from Hockney ?
Always explore new technology - see how you could use it in your work.
Persist with your art making - repetition leads to mastery.
Literal images can still work as contemporary art.
Use more purple in my work.
I should have an action week.
Favourite piece was the collage of photos - Pearblossom Highway (1986) :

Seen in a watch shop in Burlington Arcade - set of three Panerai Italian Diver's watches from the 1940's - unfortunately, retailing at £160,000 ...