And he that will this health deny, down among the dead men let him lie.

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

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

I was told I was talented when I applied to Falmouth School of Art and...

I was told I was talented when I applied to Falmouth School of Art and...

During the winter when the weather is too poor to work outside, I do use...

During the winter when the weather is too poor to work outside, I do use...

St Michaels Mount is a favourite place of mine; people will walk across to the...

St Michaels Mount is a favourite place of mine; people will walk across to the...

I have been surrounded by artists and paintings throughout my life. My father Ted Dyer...

I have been surrounded by artists and paintings throughout my life. My father Ted Dyer...

My optimism for life carried through my work.

My optimism for life carried through my work.

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

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

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

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

I still take photographs for my own use, personal studies. I do not feel that...

I still take photographs for my own use, personal studies. I do not feel that...

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

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

Painting is really good fun, I have always enjoyed it. As long as I paint...

Painting is really good fun, I have always enjoyed it. As long as I paint...

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

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

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

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

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

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

I have improved the way in which I paint. The colours are cleaner and there...

I have improved the way in which I paint. The colours are cleaner and there...

The majority of my work is from life. I spend most fine days from May...

The majority of my work is from life. I spend most fine days from May...

I have lived in Cornwall from the age of 4, so I have always been...

I have lived in Cornwall from the age of 4, so I have always been...

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

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

I studied for my degree in London and consequently ended up spending five years away...

I studied for my degree in London and consequently ended up spending five years away...

I realised that if I did what I wanted to do, it would work.

I realised that if I did what I wanted to do, it would work.