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Art Gallery Blog & Interior Journal


Insights from the John Dyer Gallery

Welcome to our Art Gallery & Interior Journal—a curated space exploring the intersection of contemporary fine art, interior design, and the restorative beauty of the Cornish coast.

Each month, we bring you expert insights into modern coastal interior design, art history, and the unique stories behind our acclaimed Cornish artists. From the vibrant, joyful perspectives of John Dyer to the elegant colorist landscapes of Joanne Short and the atmospheric mastery of Ted Dyer, our journal provides the inspiration you need to curate a home filled with "Organic Calm." This new Journal takes over from our legacy art blog that has snippets of artist and gallery news going back many years.

Welcome to our Art Gallery & Interior Journal—a curated space exploring the intersection of contemporary fine art, interior design, and the restorative beauty of the Cornish coast.

Each month, we bring you expert insights into modern coastal interior design, art history, and the unique stories behind our acclaimed Cornish artists. From the vibrant, joyful perspectives of John Dyer to the elegant colorist landscapes of Joanne Short and the atmospheric mastery of Ted Dyer, our journal provides the inspiration you need to curate a home filled with "Organic Calm." This new Journal takes over from our legacy art blog that has snippets of artist and gallery news going back many years.

Art Gallery & Interior Journal

Artists love the coast, and our Cornish artists always love creating new fishing boat paintings. This article explores why making a painting of fishing boats captivates artists; we showcase notable works and offer guidance on choosing and caring for these beautiful pieces of coastal art in your collection.

  • 9 min read
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a Cornwall artist, wonder no more! In this blog post,Cornish artist John Dyer takes us through a typical day as an artist living and working in Cornwall and his history.Gain a glimpse into the kinds of things artists do, their training and the work that goes into being an artist in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 
  • 8 min read
Throughout art history, the beach and sea have been popular subjects for painters worldwide. The beauty and character of seaside towns and villages have been depicted over the years by many artists - from the French Impressionists and post-impressionists on the southern coast of France, Normandy and Pont Aven in Brittany, to the Newlyn School of Painters in Cornwall in the southwest of England. From Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso to JMW Turner and the Newlyn School of painters, the beach has been a source of inspiration. In this blog, we will look at some of our favourite paintings of the beach.
  • 7 min read