57 Quotes by John Dyer

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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 that I should consider skipping the course and proceeding directly to degree level.

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