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JOHN DYER
Original Paintings
New paintings available to buy online now by Cornwall's best loved artist.
JOANNE SHORT
Original Oil Paintings
New paintings available to buy online now by Cornwall's acclaimed colourist painter.
TED DYER
Original Oil Paintings
New paintings available to buy online by Cornwall's best known impressionist artist.
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Cornwall Art Prints
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Christmas Exhibition St Ives 2024
Private View: 6th December 6pm to 8pm
Exhibition continues: 7th - 8th
Summer Collection 2024
Online exhibition of new paintings by John Dyer & Joanne Short.
Easter Exhibition St Ives 2024
New paintings by John Dyer & Joanne Short in the historic Porthmeor Studios in St Ives.
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Alfred Wallis (1855-1942) was a British fisherman and self-taught artist known for his distinctive naïve style, primarily depicting seascapes and coastal scenes. Born in Devonport, Devon, Wallis began his maritime career at a young age, serving as a cabin boy and later as a fisherman. He eventually settled in St Ives, Cornwall, where he opened a marine stores shop in 1890. After the death of his wife in 1922, Wallis took up painting to cope with his loneliness.
Wallis's art is characterized by its simplicity and directness, often painted on scraps of cardboard using household paint. He drew heavily from his memories of life at sea, capturing the essence of the ships and coastal landscapes he knew so well. His lack of formal training resulted in a unique style that ignored conventional perspectives and proportions, giving his work a raw, expressive quality.
Wallis's work was discovered by prominent artists Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood in 1928, who were captivated by his unpretentious approach to painting. They introduced him to the broader art community, helping to establish his reputation. Despite this recognition, Wallis lived in poverty for much of his life, eventually dying in a workhouse in Madron near Penzance.
Today, Wallis is celebrated as a key figure in British naïve art. His works are held in major collections, including the Tate and Kettle's Yard in Cambridge, where they continue to inspire with their evocative portrayal of the sea and the simplicity of coastal life.
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A lovely art print bought as a memory of our holidays on the beautiful Isles of Scilly.
The frame is very well made and displays the art print beautifully. Ordering from John Dyer Gallery was simple and delivery swift. I would not hesitate to order from them again.
Thank you so much for the amazing customer service, and most beautiful painting of our favourite place
Absolutely beautiful painting. So thrilled with it. Completely amazing service: beautifully packaged, framed and safely delivered really quickly.
Lovely picture, bought 3 after our recent trip to Cornwall. Already thinking of getting more.
Have walked this coastal path from St Agnes to Chapel Porth and back countless time. I am now pleased that this fabulous print is the first thing I see every morning. Beautiful, happy colours. Nice frame. I’m now planning of ordering one of Mount’s Bay by same artist.
Such a vibrant, pretty piece. I visited Fowey Harbour recently and was looking for a small keepsake to have with me back in the U.S. Shipping abroad was seamless and I received this item quite quickly. I've had many compliments since putting this on my phone and am happy to be reminded of a wonderful trip to a magical place this summer.
As always professional , efficient and prompt .
We have been coming here for 27 years together. This is our place especially during lockdown. John has captured our place beautifully. I have many of John’s prints, always in my birthday, so this one for June is 😍 perfect. They always make me smile, colourful, fun and look perfect in our home
I found the whole experience flowed from start to finish. The customer service was exceptional, they couldn’t do enough for me. This is the kind of first rate service I would expect from such a professional artist. Thank you.
Lovely,bright and colourful ready to hang.
Bought back lovely memories.
Posted promptly too.
Thank you.
I have loved John Dyers work for many years. I have some prints at home and at work.
Gorgeous, vibrant colours. Reminds me of many happy evenings at the Minack when growing up in Cornwall. Special memories.
great service. Thank you.
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 .
Stripy Swimmers is a joyous riot of exquisite colours and shapes. It has pride of place in my sitting room. Every day it lifts my spirits and energizes me to be creative myself. Thank you Joanne, your unique painting has a very happy home. Thanks also to you John for your expert eye - the frame perfectly enhances the explosion of colour. It was so robustly packaged I wouldn't hesitate to buy from the gallery again knowing that it will arrive safely. I am a very Happy Customer!
We have loved and been visiting Holywell bay for over 25 years. It's a real home from home for us. This picture captures the place for us perfectly.
The paper is such good quality, certainly worth the cost. Delivery was effortless.
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