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◽️ Yes this painting can last for generations if cared for• The very best art materials have been used for this painting making it museum-quality art that can be handed down to new generations of your family. We recommend not hanging in full sunshine as this can impact all works of art.• The painting has been created by the artist with a single medium of paint with extremely permanent colour and stability.

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◽️ Yes we can arrange international deliveries• We expertly pack all our paintings at the gallery and use international couriers to get the paintings securely to your door.◽️ We don't charge you for delivery, so if there are some charges to import in your country you only have to pay those and not the delivery costs• Paintings are sent from the UK using the export and commodity code: 9701910000 normally this classification entitles goods to be free of import duties (not necessarily local VAT/TVA) in most countries. The decision is however on the border and point of import. This is not in our control. We recommend you check your local import duties in your country but we have never had any issues in over 30 years of exporting art as our collectors understand that if we pay for the delivery any import costs are easily paid at their end.

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◽️ We will start to prepare your painting immediately. • We check the painting and frame and then very carefully pack the painting. This does take a few working days and we will arrange delivery shortly after that. Normally we expect to get smaller paintings out to you in around five working days.• For larger paintings it takes slightly longer and we will be in touch with expected delivery dates shortly after purchase.

'Sun, Sand and Sailboats Helford Passage', 18x18 inches acrylic on canvas. Cornish Coastal Art Painting by British Artist John Dyer.

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Original Painting by British Artist John Dyer

'Sun, Sand and Sailboats Helford Passage', 18x18 inches acrylic on canvas. Cornish Coastal Art Painting by British Artist John Dyer.

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Painting Description

In this joyful and richly detailed painting, John Dyer brings to life the timeless charm of one of Cornwall’s most picturesque coastal villages. ‘Sun, Sand and Sailboats, Helford Passage’ is a celebration of seaside vitality — a vibrant panorama of colour, movement, and community, seen through the artist’s signature lens of expressive optimism.

The golden curve of the beach is alive with families paddling, children playing, and figures strolling in the warmth of the sun. Brightly painted boats rest on the shoreline while others sail across the dazzling water, their sails catching the breeze as they dance between bobbing swimmers and pleasure craft. Dyer’s eye for rhythm and storytelling is ever-present — each figure, each element, carefully placed to build a harmonious scene that buzzes with energy.

The foreground blooms with oversized Cornish wildflowers and tropical palms, painted in broad, confident strokes, their colours echoing the joy of the day. Behind the beach, the clustered cottages and leafy green trees of Helford Passage rise into view, rooting the composition in a strong sense of place.

With its glowing palette, this original work is a radiant expression of early summer by the sea — a collectable and wonderful piece from one of Cornwall’s most celebrated contemporary painters. ‘Sun, Sand and Sailboats, Helford Passage’ is not just a painting; it is a memory of sunshine, salt air, and the simple pleasures of coastal life.

Item Information

Description	Framed Original Painting
Artist	Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968)
Signed by the Artist	Signed by John Dyer
Painting size	18 x 18 inches
Medium	Acrylic on canvas
Framed size	26 x 26 inches
Frame type	John Dyer: In the 1950s, simple neutral frames became popular for St Ives artists. John chooses an off-white so the lightest tones appear in the painting. The moulding is a variation of 'Salvator Rosa' from Italy. Hand-finished in almond white paint.
Ready to hang	Strung with picture cord and ready to hang

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John Dyer (born 1968)

"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

Celebrated Cornish Artist

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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Quotes about artist John Dyer

"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

Art Collector Reviews

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

★★★★★

The John Dyer Gallery has thousands of delighted customers and over 700 five-star reviews

"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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Frequently asked questions

: ◽️ Yes this painting can last for generations if cared for
• The very best art materials have been used for this painting making it museum-quality art that can be handed down to new generations of your family. We recommend not hanging in full sunshine as this can impact all works of art.
• The painting has been created by the artist with a single medium of paint with extremely permanent colour and stability.
: ◽️ Yes we ship worldwide for free
• A few working days after you order we will email you your tracking number and delivery details. For larger paintings in the mainland UK we use a specialist art courier who will telephone you to arrange the delivery.
: ◽️ Yes, you can order from your billing address but request delivery to another address if you wish
• When you checkout you can select a billing address and then a different delivery address and even country if you wish.
: ◽️ Yes we can arrange international deliveries
• We expertly pack all our paintings at the gallery and use international couriers to get the paintings securely to your door.
◽️ We don't charge you for delivery, so if there are some charges to import in your country you only have to pay those and not the delivery costs
• Paintings are sent from the UK using the export and commodity code: 9701910000 normally this classification entitles goods to be free of import duties (not necessarily local VAT/TVA) in most countries. The decision is however on the border and point of import. This is not in our control. We recommend you check your local import duties in your country but we have never had any issues in over 30 years of exporting art as our collectors understand that if we pay for the delivery any import costs are easily paid at their end.
: ◽️ We will start to prepare your painting immediately.
• We check the painting and frame and then very carefully pack the painting. This does take a few working days and we will arrange delivery shortly after that. Normally we expect to get smaller paintings out to you in around five working days.
• For larger paintings it takes slightly longer and we will be in touch with expected delivery dates shortly after purchase.