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

Quote by John Dyer

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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.

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...

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 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 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 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.

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...

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

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

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 apply paint directly from the tube and with my fingers.

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

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.

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 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...

I use a wide selection of colours. It is impossible to produce work like mine...

I use a wide selection of colours. It is impossible to produce work like mine...

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...

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...

I love the sea's sounds and the way it reflects the sky. The colours that...

I love the sea's sounds and the way it reflects the sky. The colours that...

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.

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...