Original Painting by British Artist John Dyer
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◽️ Original John Dyer painting, professionally framed
◽️ One of Cornwall's best-known artists
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Painting Description
John Dyer’s original acrylic painting ‘The Flower Garden Antony House’ is a beautiful and historically significant garden painting, created live in the flower garden at Antony House in Cornwall for the ITV television series The Painted Garden.
Painted during spring, this 24 x 24 inch original acrylic on canvas captures the flower garden at Antony House in full seasonal splendour. Red and white tulips rise through the foreground, creating a joyful rhythm of colour and form, while a wheelbarrow and gardener introduce a charming narrative element to the scene. Beyond the hedge, the grand architecture of Antony House appears, giving the painting a wonderful sense of place and connecting the living garden to one of Cornwall’s most important historic houses.
This original painting is especially collectable because of its television and garden history. During April and May 2005, John Dyer was joined by an ITV film crew who filmed him painting in the gardens at Antony House and Tresco Abbey Garden. The footage formed part of The Painted Garden, an ITV Westcountry series exploring the gardens that have inspired artists across the region and beyond. The series was screened in October 2005 and celebrated the work of leading artists inspired by the colours, structures and atmosphere of gardens.
The programme also featured John’s wife, artist Joanne Short, and their daughter Martha-Lilly Dyer painting in Tresco Abbey Garden, making this painting part of a wider family and artistic moment in Cornish art history. Directed and produced by Grace Kitto, The Painted Garden included contributions from garden historian Toby Musgrave, art historian Sam Smiles and garden designer Penelope Hobhouse.
As an acclaimed garden painter and one of Cornwall’s best-loved artists, John Dyer brings his distinctive energy, colour and storytelling to ‘The Flower Garden Antony House’. The red and white tulips, gardener, wheelbarrow and glimpse of the house create a painting that feels alive with spring, work, beauty and place. It is both a joyful celebration of a Cornish garden and an important original artwork with documented broadcast provenance.
This framed original painting would bring colour, history and botanical joy to a sitting room, hallway, dining room, garden room or country interior. Strung with picture cord and ready to hang, it offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire an original John Dyer painting connected to Antony House, Cornwall’s garden heritage and ITV’s The Painted Garden.
Painted for the ITV television series 'The Painted Garden'.
"The Painted Garden takes us on a journey through some of the most important gardens in the region and beyond which continue to inspire today. The series also takes the opportunity to celebrate the work of some of the region's most popular artists, such as John Dyer, who has been greatly inspired by the colours and structures of gardens. Joining Chris are artist garden historian Toby Musgrave, art historian Sam Smiles and garden designer Penelope Hobhouse."
ITV Westcountry production. It is directed and produced by Grace Kitto.
| Description | Framed Original Painting |
| Artist | Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Signed by the Artist | Signed by John Dyer |
| Painting size | 24 x 24 inches |
| Medium | Acrylic on canvas |
| Framed size | 29.5 x 29.5 inches |
| Frame type | The St Ives style picture frame is a Renaissance-inspired cassetta frame, Italian for 'little box', featuring a white stain finish that highlights the wood grain. With a 73mm wide profile and 39mm depth, it creates a recessed central panel, perfect for a timeless, contemporary and elegant display of the painting |
| Ready to hang | Strung with picture cord and ready to hang |
About the Artist
This piece is a quintessential example of the vibrant, joyful style that has made John Dyer one of the most sought-after Cornish artists working today. To explore his full Artist Chronology, view his Paintings in Public Collections, or read his Biography, please visit the official John Dyer Collection.
"There is an innocence and freshness to John Dyer's art that follows a tradition in Cornwall that includes the paintings of Cornwall by Alfred Wallis, Christopher Wood, Fred Yates and Bryan Pearce. Rather than trying to record what he sees, John sets out to capture the 'essence' of his subject. The 'essence' of seagulls, cats, dogs, bobbing boats, or exploding fireworks communicate far more strongly through John's brushstrokes than they would if drawn more traditionally. It is this ability to capture the 'essence' of what is important that seems to appeal to his collectors who have shown great vision and originality in their own careers, such as Tim Smit, Alan Titchmarsh, Toyah Willcox & Kim Wilde."
Director Falmouth Art Gallery
"There is an innocence and freshness to John Dyer's art that follows a tradition in Cornwall that includes the paintings of Cornwall by Alfred Wallis, Christopher Wood, Fred Yates and Bryan Pearce. Rather than trying to record what he sees, John sets out to capture the 'essence' of his subject. The 'essence' of seagulls, cats, dogs, bobbing boats, or exploding fireworks communicate far more strongly through John's brushstrokes than they would if drawn more traditionally. It is this ability to capture the 'essence' of what is important that seems to appeal to his collectors who have shown great vision and originality in their own careers, such as Tim Smit, Alan Titchmarsh, Toyah Willcox & Kim Wilde."
Director Falmouth Art Gallery
John Dyer is one of the UK's most exciting postmodern plein-air painters whose paintings are widely collected and admired worldwide. Dyer has been appointed as the artist in residence for many global organisations, including the Eden Project and is one of the leading environmental artists. Dyer's colourful, dynamic and energy-filled naïve paintings are unique, widely studied in schools across the globe and have been the subject of TV programmes, magazine articles, and a wide range of merchandise. The artist's major public retrospective in 2018 with the award-winning Falmouth Art Gallery and accompanying book secured Dyer a place in Cornwall's world-famous art history.
John Dyer is one of the UK's most exciting postmodern plein-air painters whose paintings are widely collected and admired worldwide. Dyer has been appointed as the artist in residence for many global organisations, including the Eden Project and is one of the leading environmental artists. Dyer's colourful, dynamic and energy-filled naïve paintings are unique, widely studied in schools across the globe and have been the subject of TV programmes, magazine articles, and a wide range of merchandise. The artist's major public retrospective in 2018 with the award-winning Falmouth Art Gallery and accompanying book secured Dyer a place in Cornwall's world-famous art history.
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"John is an artist who reaches the parts that many other artists cannot."
Alan Titchmarsh MBE
"John's brave use of colour and broad truthful brushstrokes make a direct hit on the retina."
Toyah Willcox
"A fabulous collection which perfectly epitomises Eden."
Sir Tim Smit KBE
"I have always had immense respect for anyone who chooses to take the time to interpret our world for us through painting, and feel especially privileged to have hosted such an inspired artist in our back garden!"
Kim Wilde
"John is an artist who reaches the parts that many other artists cannot."
Alan Titchmarsh MBE
"John's brave use of colour and broad truthful brushstrokes make a direct hit on the retina."
Toyah Willcox
"A fabulous collection which perfectly epitomises Eden."
Sir Tim Smit KBE
"I have always had immense respect for anyone who chooses to take the time to interpret our world for us through painting, and feel especially privileged to have hosted such an inspired artist in our back garden!"
Kim Wilde
A selection of reviews from collectors of John Dyer's paintings
★★★★★
A Joyful painting
"So delighted with my latest purchase! Perfectly packaged and delivered swiftly. It now adorns my newly painted white wall and stands out a treat. It brings a wonderful spash of colour to our home. You can not help but smile when walking into the room. It is much admired. Thank you"
Sandy Blinch
★★★★★
Happy dipping days
"I just couldn’t resist this lovely painting of ‘Chilly dippers’ especially as I have recently discovered cold water swimming for myself! This reminds me of the fun and sheer exhilaration of swimming in the open air with like minded friends. Thank you John for this wonderful portrayal."
Hazel Yelland-Helliwel
★★★★★
The Best Present Ever!
"I wanted a present, to cheer up my husband, who had been poorly, working far too hard, and was feeling a bit ‘under the weather’. The colours and happiness that radiate from the painting are amazing and hypnotic. It was the best gift I could ever have bought, he was gobsmacked and so pleased...and the swift and friendly service from John and his wife Joanne, who delivered the painting themselves, was excellent."
Susie
★★★★★
I enjoy looking at it every day now
"I bought this picture because it was the beach I used to surf on as a young woman and take my children on. The painting gets it right.. it is a wonderful reminder of days long gone and I enjoy looking at it every day now. The colours are bright and just beautiful. Thank you John Dyer."
Jean Rolt
★★★★★
View to the lighthouse, St Ives
"Opening the parcel containing this John Dyer painting was so exciting and I couldn’t have been more happy when I saw it. The colours are so vivid and it just makes me smile and feel joyful whenever I look at it. Thank you John Dyer"
Sally Granger
★★★★★
Simply stunning!
"I fell in love with this painting the moment I saw it. I am so pleased to say it has pride of place in my lounge. The colours are dazzling and I love the night sky. There’s so much detail and I can honestly spend ages just looking at everything in the painting, it’s fascinating!"
Sally Turner
★★★★★
Stunning painting
"I am so thrilled with this purchase - the painting brings joy to my whole family every time we see it on our wall (and it’s the first thing we see when we enter our home!). The colours are beautifully vibrant and there’s something new to appreciate each time you look at it. I particularly love John Dyer’s series of travel paintings and the ethos behind his work on the rainforest. I am so grateful to own a piece of this story, thank you."
Prerna Mankad
★★★★★
This painting really captures the atmosphere
"I’m so thrilled with this latest addition to my John Dyer collection. I can almost smell the delicious aroma wafting from the cooking pot on the fire! It’s all the more meaningful having spent time myself exploring the culture of Cusco. This painting really captures the atmosphere and brings back happy memories of my travels in Peru."
Julie Munro
★★★★★
"Every time I pass this painting in my kitchen it makes me smile. The infectious positivity it radiates is amazing and to be able to convey this through art in an incredible talent that John Dyer has in abundance. Thank you very much for providing my spring and summer in a painting! The whole purchase experience was faultless and the delivery in person was just the icing on the cake! Many thanks and I look forward to adding more paintings over the coming years."
Carolyn Peters
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I first came across John’s work when visiting family in Cornwall some years ago and I’ve coveted his work ever since.
I’ve always loved the simple way he captures the colour and character of places. To finally have one in our home is particularly special and now seen it in person, I absolutely love it!!
Maybe the first of a small collection!? 😉
The picture is such a delight to look at. The way the artist painted what is going just captures a summers day at St Ives. Family memories and all.
Such a vibrant, fun painting. Very different from most of the items in my collection but felt a need of something a bit irreverent & cheery 😊.
Painting extremely well packaged - perhaps a little too much so, as I struggled to separate the packing for recycling.
Thank you for such a colourful outlook on life!
Thank you so much, Lisa, for your lovely five-star review. We are delighted you love your new John Dyer painting and that it arrived safely. We always pack original paintings with great care, drawing on over 35 years’ experience sending artwork to collectors. Thank you again for supporting the gallery.
I purchased “Bathing Belles” to add to 2 other John Dyer original paintings collected over the years .
We decorated our house and removed another trio of prints , so were hoping to find something suitable at John’s latest exhibition.
We were not disappointed . The colours are vivid and the painting has elements of my childhood : a trip on the Enterprise boat , snd swimming in the sea . There is also a signature seagull (oh how I love those seagulls !!) a chough , a puffin and a friendly seal . I like the play on the words in the title, with bluebells in the foreground .
The off white frames complement the colour palette perfectly .
I was extremely impressed on how quickly the painting was delivered after the exhibition - I had expected to wait at least a couple of weeks , but within days it was with me . As always it was packaged very carefully .
Thank you so much, that is so kind of you to write such a full and generous review and we are delighted you are so happy. Enjoy your new painting and very best wishes from us.
This picture is one of the first things I see and the joy of the scene is guaranteed to lift spirits
Joanne was phoned offering to deliver in person as she was in my area, thank you for exceptional service.
Only downside I may want more.
I am a John Dyer fan. Such colour! Such a joyous picture! (my 3rd) Very speedy and secure service, so very well packed. Always a good experience ordering from the gallery.
Love the painting. Arrived safely packed and kind notes from John. Loved the whole experience and the painting brings a bit of seaside feeling into our living room.
I gave this wonderful painting to my beautiful wife for Christmas. She was born in Monaco just below the Jardin Exotique and we still go regularly as a family, and so when she unwrapped it on Christmas morning it brought back so many happy childhood memories. My wife has always loved John Dyers work and this piece will go next to one she already has of Larvotto.
This is our 6th painting by John Dyer. Several years ago I saw, and bought, a print of his painting for the 2014 Falmouth Tall Ships event, and fell in love! The paintings instantly bring a smile to my face. My latest is a true gem. I love the happy whales; my Husband is very taken by the Frolicking Mermaids! I refer to these paintings as my" Cornish Club" and I doubt it will be too long before another Club member arrives.
Beautiful! The colours & vibrancy in the painting are mesmerising.
The subject evokes happy memories & there is a general sense of fun & freedom. We love it! Thank-you!
Hi Helen, We are absolutely delighted that you love your new John Dyer painting of Holywell Bay, and we really enjoyed reading the way you described it. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope it brings you a lifetime of enjoyment.
Thanks for such an amazing artwork and wonderful service
Can’t wait to get this one on the wall, delivery packing and communication all amazing
This painting was bought to remind us of Cornwall as we are moving house to Okehampton. Originally bought as a house warming present with out my wife’s knowledge.
However, my proximity to the gallery prompted John to hand deliver. This was a much better surprise than I could have hoped for. Thank you for making my wife’s day.
Excellent service.
Hi Vernon, thank you so much for sharing this - we are delighted that we made your wife's day, and send your our very best wishes for your move to Okehampton. We hope your new painting brings you both continued joy in your new home. Do keep us updated with any address changes so we can be sure to invite you to our next exhibition.
Love it. So cheering on these dark days of winter. Thank you John.
WOW Environmental inspired art at it's best.Bright and bold and mesmerising. John Dyer was very easy to contact and accommodating with dates for shipping
This painting is a true delight. Beautiful, deep, vibrant colours capturing my birthplace of Cornwall. I had purchased an original many years ago (Tropical Blue) and although I love my many prints collected over the years , it is thrilling to own a one-off , original painting.
Cornish Summer matches Tropical Blue perfectly .
I love how the blobs of paint firm and dry on the canvas giving the pictures dimension and reminding you that they were created by a real person !
The painting is framed in a very substantial off white frame which complements the colours.
It was very well packaged and it took ages to unwrap it carefully, I could hardly contain my excitement !
Thank you once again John, for capturing the spirit of my home.
This is an absolutely incredible painting and I am so pleased to own it. Having followed the story of the last northern white rhinos, I feel honoured to now have a painting of the last two females in my home. Our house was covered in John Dyer paintings of Cornwall when we grew up and when my step dad saw his paintings of Africa, we knew that it was meant to be. My sister and I loved watching the live paints he did out there and were so impressed at how quickly he can bring a painting to life. As a teacher, I hope to use these with my class to inspire them. Extremely happy with the painting and have given it pride of place in our home.
I was thrilled to receive your wonderful painting - 'Mediterranean Falmouth'. It is a perfect companion painting to one of Gyllyngvase that I bought a couple of years ago. I have so enjoyed browsing online at all the varied and vibrant art in your St Ives exhibition.
Excellent painting, arrived on time and was very well wrapped
This is my 13th of John's paintings and they all brighten up whichever room they are put in with the lively colours and fun depictions of the subject matter. I chose this one as it was almost exactly as the first giraffe I saw when in the Nairobi National Park
This is a fantastic painting and is more impactfiul and bright in real life than it appeared on the website - which was also impressive and the reason I bought it. The geometry of the houses and the harbour pull you in to the centre and the gradation of colour from the bright blue sky, azure sea surface and royal blue undersea scape provide a unique perspective. The painting arrived promptly and was so well packaged it probably would have survived being dropped without any issues. Well done.
Cheerful picture, great service!
This vibrant painting is now proudly displayed in our home. It reminds us of family holidays in Tuscany. The bright colours and flavoursome vegetables.
The purchase was very easy and delivery was well organised.
Lovely painting STUNNING 🌟
Look forward to many purchases.
An absolute privilege to be a custodian, what an honor.
This painting will be viewed daily and enjoyed.
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