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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

Cornish Artists John Dyer and Joanne Short explore London Art Galleries. This blog talks about the selection of British seascapes and Cornish Art John and Joanne found in Tate Britain to inspire them ready for a new year of painting. 

  • 7 min read
British artist John Dyer found his inspiration for painting whilst in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil in 1989. Tropical plants, with their energetic and dynamic shapes, have informed the artist's paintings ever since. In the early 1990s, the artist returned to his native Cornwall, where he had grown up as Cornwall benefits from the Gulf Stream warm water current that wells up in the Gulf of Mexico and transports the heat to the far-off coast of Cornwall. This heat has allowed many Caribbean and sub-tropical plants to thrive in the region providing John Dyer with endless tropical and Caribbean wall art inspiration.
  • 5 min read
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  • 4 min read
Cornwall is the most fantastic county in the UK, well as far as we are concerned, as its geographical dimensions allow you to travel from the rugged, windswept wide sandy beaches and cliffs of the North Coast of Cornwall to the sheltered coast and sub-tropical feel of the South Coast of Cornwall in just 7.7 miles between St Ives and Penzance. In between, there are moorlands, ancient standing stones, stunning vistas and the evocative remains of the once mighty tin mining industry. Cornwall has it all, and it has not gone unnoticed by the many artists who have frequented Cornwall for the past 200 years.
  • 7 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
In the summer of 2022, artists John Dyer and Joanne Short took a short trip to New York City. The paintings they created during their time feature the iconic new york skyline and capture the essence of New York City in the summertime and winter. From the hustle and bustle of Manhattan to the tranquillity of Central Park, these paintings show off all that New York has to offer. If you're looking for a taste of NYC to hang in your home, these unique new paintings could be perfect for you.
  • 4 min read
Did you know that Sunflowers were Vincent van Gogh’s favourite flower? He painted Sunflowers multiple times, and the paintings have become some of his most famous works.
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Cornwall is a haven forartists, with its rugged coastline and stunning landscapes providing the perfect backdrop for creative expression. In this blog post, we will be looking at one specific location where many artists have painted:St Michael's Mount. This iconic mountaintop is located in Marazion, West Cornwall, and has been the subject of paintings by some of thefinest artists in history. Let's take a closer look at some of these masterpieces!
  • 7 min read