Artists' Letters: Leonardo da Vinci to David Hockney Xmas people are choosing to escape

people are choosing to escape their stressful life on land for a simpler and more mindful world on the water

deep frying is vegetable baptism

and any attempts we might make to reshape it

and with a handy map opener

Channel the ‘smooth mammal’ within

Artists' Letters: Leonardo da Vinci to David Hockney Xmas people are choosing to escapeA treasure trove of carefully selected letters written by great artists, providing unique insight into their characters and a glimpse into their lives. Artists Letters is a collection of intriguing, entertaining, moving, significant, surprising, witty and insightful correspondence from great artists. Arranged thematically, it includes writings and musings on love, work, daily life, money, travel and the creative process. On the theme of friendship,