Welcome to the world of John Dyer’s insightful quotes! John Dyer, a renowned poet and writer, has left behind a legacy of profound words that continue to inspire and resonate with readers across generations. His unique perspective on life, nature, and human existence is beautifully captured in his memorable phrases, offering wisdom, solace, and encouragement to all who encounter them.
Dyer’s quotes delve into various aspects of the human experience, from the beauty of nature to the complexities of emotions and relationships. His words have a timeless quality, touching the hearts and minds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Whether you seek inspiration, reflection, or simply a moment of contemplation, John Dyer’s quotes are sure to leave a lasting impression.
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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. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
I realised that if I did what I wanted to do, it would work. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
I really enjoy squeezing out a big lump of paint directly onto the canvas and leaving it; fresh, immediate and sometimes shocking. John Dyer
Painting is really good fun, I have always enjoyed it. As long as I paint what I want with the freedom that I enjoy, I never tire. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
I used to own a dingy and can still sail one if pushed, but I like the pleasure boats. John Dyer
I use about 20 different colours to retain the luminance in my work. John Dyer
On my return to Cornwall I discovered that I was living in a tropical paradise. For now I am content to explore my own home and our nearest neighbour France. John Dyer
It’s a terrible thing wishing that it can be someone else’s tragedy. John Dyer
I want to paint big, bright, optimistic pictures of the place I love. John Dyer
St. Michaels Mount is a favourite place of mine; people will walk across to the Mount all day and assume they will be able to walk home. The spectacle of hundreds of people realising that the path they walked over on is disappearing under several feet of water is very amusing. John Dyer
The paintings by Van Gough and Chagall had a big influence on me. John Dyer
I apply paint directly from the tube and with my fingers. John Dyer
The majority of my work is from life. I spend most fine days from May to October painting outside. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
I use a wide selection of colours. It is impossible to produce work like mine using only the primary colours as they only mix a certain range of colour. John Dyer
My optimism for life carried through my work. John Dyer
I paint what I see, not what a camera would see. John Dyer
I have improved the way in which I paint. The colours are cleaner and there is more energy in the brush work. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
My father is a well known artist, Ted Dyer, who has been painting for many years. Our work is very different, but growing up surrounded by paintings, paints, easels and art books does have an effect. John Dyer
Digital media has destroyed much of the magic and mystery of the medium. John Dyer
In some parts of the world there is very little tidal movement. John Dyer
While I was at college studying design I decided to paint. I was also greatly inspired by the colours that I had seen on my travels in the Brazilian Rain forest. John Dyer
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. John Dyer
The lifestyle that an artist can have, the freedom to wander in the landscape with no real pressure or deadlines, was a very attractive one. John Dyer
