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. John Dyer colourcombinelove share on social
I use about 20 different colours to retain the luminance in my work. John Dyer colourluminanceretain Change image and share on social
It's a terrible thing wishing that it can be someone else's tragedy. John Dyer terriblethingtragedy Change image and share on social
I really enjoy squeezing out a big lump of paint directly onto the canvas and leaving it; fresh, immediate and sometimes shocking. John Dyer bigcanvasdirectly Change image and share on social
My optimism for life carried through my work. John Dyer carrylifeoptimism Change image and share on social
The paintings by Van Gough and Chagall had a big influence on me. John Dyer bigchagallgough Change image and share on social
I paint what I see, not what a camera would see. John Dyer camerapaint Change image and share on social
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. John Dyer contentcornwalldiscover Change image and share on social
I still take photographs for my own use, personal studies. I do not feel that I can fully express my views through the medium and this is why I have moved towards painting. John Dyer expressfeelfully Change image and share on social
While I was at college studying design I decided to paint. I was also greatly inspired by the colours that I had seen on my travels in the Brazilian Rain forest. John Dyer braziliancollegecolour Change image and share on social
