John Dyer Quotes & Sayings

“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.”

“The most amazing thing to me about the sea is the tide. A harbour like St. Ives is totally transformed in a very short space of time by the arrival or departure of the sea.”

“I have improved the way in which I paint. The colours are cleaner and there is more energy in the brush work.”

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

“My optimism for life carried through my work.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“It's a terrible thing wishing that it can be someone else's tragedy.”