I used to own a dingy and can still sail one if pushed, but I like the pleasure boats.

I have been surrounded by artists and paintings throughout my life. My father Ted Dyer is an artist, and from a very early age I have spent time painting and drawing... view

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My great love is my home county of Cornwall, I love to sit and watch people enjoying themselves on the beaches and in the harbour towns of Cornwall... view

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I apply paint directly from the tube and with my fingers... view

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Digital media has destroyed much of the magic and mystery of the medium... view

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I was told I was talented when I applied to Falmouth School of Art and that I should consider skipping the course and proceeding directly to degree level... view

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I use about 20 different colours to retain the luminance in my work... view

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I love the sea's sounds and the way it reflects the sky. The colours that shimmer across its surface are unbelievable. This, combined with the colour of the water over white sand, surprises me every time... view

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On my return to Cornwall I discovered that I was living in a tropical paradise. For now I am content to explore my own home and our nearest neighbour France... view

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I paint what I see, not what a camera would see... view

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My optimism for life carried through my work... view

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The majority of my work is from life. I spend most fine days from May to October painting outside... view

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I use a wide selection of colours. It is impossible to produce work like mine using only the primary colours as they only mix a certain range of colour... view

By: John Dyer

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