I studied for my degree in London and consequently ended up spending five years away from Cornwall. I deliberately moved away from the coast to experience a different way of life.

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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...

I really enjoy squeezing out a big lump of paint directly onto the canvas and...

I really enjoy squeezing out a big lump of paint directly onto the canvas and...

The lifestyle that an artist can have, the freedom to wander in the landscape with...

The lifestyle that an artist can have, the freedom to wander in the landscape with...

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

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

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

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

On my return to Cornwall I discovered that I was living in a tropical paradise....

On my return to Cornwall I discovered that I was living in a tropical paradise....

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.

My great love is my home county of Cornwall, I love to sit and watch...

My great love is my home county of Cornwall, I love to sit and watch...

My optimism for life carried through my work.

My optimism for life carried through my work.

The most amazing thing to me about the sea is the tide. A harbour like...

The most amazing thing to me about the sea is the tide. A harbour like...

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...

While I was at college studying design I decided to paint. I was also greatly...

While I was at college studying design I decided to paint. I was also greatly...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

My father is a well known artist, Ted Dyer, who has been painting for many...

My father is a well known artist, Ted Dyer, who has been painting for many...

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

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

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...