John Dyer Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I really enjoy squeezing out a big lump of paint directly onto the canvas and leaving it; fresh, immediate and sometimes shocking.”

“In some parts of the world there is very little tidal movement.”

“The paintings by Van Gough and Chagall had a big influence on me.”

“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.”

“I want to paint big, bright, optimistic pictures of the place I love.”

“During the winter when the weather is too poor to work outside, I do use drawings and photographs, but I change my work so it is not just a time and place study.”

“I decided to become a painter when my first four paintings where all published and attracted a great deal of interest. I exhibited one of them and it was sold.”

“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.”

“I have lived in Cornwall from the age of 4, so I have always been aware of the artistic heritage that the county has. I feel very proud to be able to connect to this.”

“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.”