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Unique Cornish Gifts for the Special People in Your Life

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Amazing Cornwall Gifts to buy online from The John Dyer Gallery

The people in your life are special, and they deserve special gifts. If you love Cornwall or art then why not give them a unique Cornish gift? There are many different types of Cornish gifts to choose from, so you're sure to find the perfect one for each person on your list. We will discuss some of our favourite Cornish gifts available from The John Dyer Gallery in this blog post, and we will also provide some tips on how to select the perfect gift.

Unique Cornish gifts

The art of Cornwall is famous the world over, and there's no better way to show your loved ones that you care than by giving them something that celebrates their heritage or holiday memories. Cornish gifts are perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to bring a smile to the faces of everyone who receives them. Our small team of artists at the gallery are very selective about the Cornish gifts we offer for sale, and we only sell products that we would be proud to receive ourselves. You can rest assured that any gift you purchase from us will be of the highest quality and sure to please even the most discerning recipient.

How to select the perfect Cornish gift idea 

When it comes to finding the perfect Cornish gift, it's important to keep the recipient in mind. What do they love? What would make them smile and what would be useful? With so many unique and wonderful options available on our gallery, there's sure to be something that fits them. You might consider their favourite colour, the interior of their home, or the type of things they like to do in their spare time, interests and hobbies. If you know they're into travelling around Cornwall, you might think about getting them something related to their favourite location like St Ives. They might love the art of John Dyer and all the activity in his paintings or the colourist work of Joanne Short or the timeless romantic feel of Ted Dyer's art. The possibilities are endless!

In the end, it's important to choose something that is special and unique to them. Something they will love and appreciate, not just something you picked at random in a hurry but something that will become a personal favourite for them for a long time. So take your time and pick the perfect art-based Cornwall gift for your loved one and the key people in your life. They'll be glad you did!

Finally, make sure to wrap the gift nicely and include a card with your personal message. This will make the recipient feel extra special and appreciated. You can buy cards featuring our artist's work online from ArtEco Designs and it will add the finishing touch.

Cornish brands are a real treat

Our gallery represents three of Cornwall's best know artists and each of the artists are essentially a brand in their own right. John Dyer, Ted Dyer and Joanne Short are known the world over and their affordable art, like most famous artists, has been published in so many forms from fridge magnets, bags, hats, posters, mugs, trays, candles and more. We are proud to make available their amazing and uniquely creative artwork on a range of new items that make perfect gifts as it enables so many more people to connect with and enjoy our artists' work.

Art mugs

Art mugs make a great gift for the coffee or tea lover in your life. You can find art mugs with different designs, so you're sure to find one that suits the recipient's taste. If you're not sure what design to choose, why not go for an art mug with a John Dyer Cornish landscape or seascape or choose from our top five best-selling art mugs? Our art mugs make wonderful gifts that can be used every day and will remind the recipient of the amazing county of Cornwall.

Here are our top 5 best-selling art mugs:

1. John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug with Cornish Seagulls. Aqua Sea Turquoise Teal

John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug with Cornish Seagulls. Aqua Sea Turquoise Teal

2. John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug with Cornish Seagulls. Blue

John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug with Cornish Seagulls. Blue

3. John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug. Summertime Days, St Ives

John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug. Summertime Days, St Ives

4. John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug. Agapanthus, Tresco Island, Isles of Scilly

John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug. Agapanthus, Tresco Island, Isles of Scilly

5. Joanne Short Ceramic Cornish Art Mug featuring Godrevy, Newquay and Holywell Bay in Cornwall

Joanne Short Ceramic Cornish Art Mug featuring Godrevy, Newquay and Holywell Bay in Cornwall

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Art phone cases

We are excited to introduce our new range of iPhone and smartphone cases, which feature the work of our artists and a small range of historic art that we love too.

If you know someone with a new iPhone or smartphone, then an art phone case would make a great gift (but make sure you order the exact make and model so it fits perfectly). There are many different designs to choose from in our range, so you can find one that suits the recipient's style. We have two types of cases available, 'Tough' and 'Snap' cases. The tough cases are made from a two-layer case design for extra protection and the 'snap' cases offer a super slim design and protection from scuffs and slight damage. The 'Tough' cases are by far the most popular and we use these art cases for our own iPhones at the gallery and the quality is second to none.

Our John Dyer, Ted Dyer and Joanne Short cases are mainly inspired by the beautiful landscape and seascapes of Cornwall, and they make perfect gifts for anyone who loves this stunning county. We also have a range of historic art phone cases available featuring some of the most famous art in the world. Our art cases make unique gifts for art lovers or anyone with a connection to Cornwall's rich history, who loves contemporary art or the Cornish coast.

Here are our top 5 best-selling art phone cases:

1. Tough Art Phone Case. St Michael's Mount. Artist John Dyer.

Tough Art Phone Case. St Michael's Mount. Artist John Dyer.

2. Tough Art Phone Case. Cornish Seagulls - Blue Colour. Artist John Dyer.

Tough Art Phone Case. Cornish Seagulls - Blue Colour. Artist John Dyer. Cornwall Art Gallery

3. Tough Art Phone Case. Agapanthus Flowers, Tresco. Artist John Dyer.

Tough Art Phone Case. Agapanthus Flowers, Tresco. Artist John Dyer. Cornwall Art Gallery.

4. Tough Art Phone Case. Tresco Abbey Gardens. Artist John Dyer.

Tough Art Phone Case. Tresco Abbey Gardens. Artist John Dyer. Cornwall Art Gallery

5. Tough Art Phone Case. Sunflowers, Holywell Bay. Artist Joanne Short.

Tough Art Phone Case. Sunflowers, Holywell Bay. Artist Joanne Short. Cornwall Art Gallery

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Art poster prints make great gifts

Poster prints of Cornwall make wonderful affordable gifts for the art lover in your life. They are really unique, featuring Cornish contemporary art by John Dyer and Joanne Short and capturing the beauty and stunning colours of this amazing county. What's more, they are of amazing quality but really affordable, which makes them a great option for those on a budget and they are perfect for adults and kids.

When you give a gift, the best way to show your loved ones how much you care is to put thought into it. Buying a Cornwall art print framed is the perfect way to show that you took the time to find something unique and special. Not only are these prints beautiful, but they also come with a sense of history and culture that can’t be found anywhere else and receiving the print framed is by far the best way if the item is a gift so it can be hung straight on the wall.

Here are 5 ideas from our best-selling wall art poster prints of Cornwall:

1. St Mawes Harbour Art Prints of Cornwall by Cornish Artist Joanne Short

St Mawes Harbour Art Prints of Cornwall by Cornish Artist Joanne Short. Vintage Style Poster Print Art for Homes. Cornwall Art Gallery 

2. Vintage Style Seaside Travel Poster Art Print by Cornish Artist Joanne Short of St Anthony Lighthouse, Roseland in Cornwall

 Vintage Style Seaside Travel Poster Art Print by Cornish Artist Joanne Short of St Anthony Lighthouse, Roseland in Cornwall

3. Camel Estuary, Padstow, Rock Art Prints of Cornwall by Cornish Artist Joanne Short. Art for Homes Vintage Style Poster Print.

Camel Estuary, Padstow, Rock Art Prints of Cornwall by Cornish Artist Joanne Short. Art for Homes Vintage Style Poster Print. Cornwall Art Gallery

 

4. Vintage Style Seaside Travel Art Poster Print by John Dyer of Tresco in Cornwall

Vintage Style Seaside Travel Art Poster Print by John Dyer of Tresco in Cornwall

5. Vintage Style Seaside Travel Poster by John Dyer. Cornish Cream Tea, Falmouth, Cornwall

Vintage Style Seaside Travel Poster by John Dyer. Cornish Cream Tea, Falmouth, Cornwall.

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Limited Edition Prints

Signed limited edition prints of sunny Cornwall are some of the best gifts for special occasions like weddings, birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, retirement gifts and moving home presents. The prints are all handmade by the artists in their studios in Cornwall and printed on museum-quality paper so they should last a lifetime in perfect conditions, they are sure to be cherished for years to come. We have a great collection of signed prints available for you to select from.

Here are 5 ideas from our exclusive signed limited edition print range:

1. Limited Edition Print by Cornish Artist John Dyer. 'Moonlit Lovers'.

2. Signed Limited Edition Print by Cornish Artist John Dyer. Moon Daisy Dance, Helford Passage

Signed Limited Edition Print by Cornish Artist John Dyer. Moon Daisy Dance, Helford Passage. Cornwall Art Gallery Print

3. Limited Edition Print by Cornish artist John Dyer. 'Teatime Treats at the Tresanton Hotel, St Mawes, Cornwall'

Limited Edition Print by Cornish artist John Dyer. 'Teatime Treats at the Tresanton Hotel, St Mawes, Cornwall'. Cornwall Art Gallery Print

4. Limited Edition Print of Tresco by Cornish Artist John Dyer. 'Agapanthus Days Tresco'.

Limited Edition Print of Tresco by Cornish Artist John Dyer. 'Agapanthus Days Tresco'. Cornwall Art Gallery Print

5. Signed Limited Edition Print by Cornish Artist Joanne Short. 'Boats in the Bay, St Ives'.

Signed Limited Edition Print by Cornish Artist Joanne Short. 'Boats in the Bay, St Ives'. Cornwall Art Gallery Print

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More fun gift ideas to shop for

So what else does our acclaimed gallery site and fantastic online Cornish store have for you? We have art t-shirts, canvas prints, books, framed open edition fine art prints, calendars and gift vouchers! Keep on reading to discover more amazing gift ideas for your family and friends and loved ones.

Art Canvas Prints

Our large canvas art prints are printed with scratch-resistant and light-fade-resistant inks on high-quality canvas that is stretched on wooden sustainably sourced stretcher bars and are ready to hang on the wall. The artist's paintings are represented as vintage-style art posters, with precise fonts and designs. They look amazing in a range of indoor settings from kitchens, lounges, bedrooms, offices, retail hospitality settings, and holiday homes so make spectacular Cornish gifts.

Be inspired by these 5 ideas from our canvas art print collection

1. Canvas Art Print by John Dyer of Marazion Beach and St Michael's Mount

Canvas Art Print by John Dyer of Marazion Beach and St Michael's Mount, Cornwall from our Cornwall Art Gallery

2. Canvas Art Print by John Dyer of Durgan, Helford River

Canvas Art Print by John Dyer of Durgan, Helford River, Cornwall from our Cornwall Art Gallery

3. Canvas Art Print by Joanne Short of Sunflowers at Holywell Bay

Canvas Art Print by Joanne Short of Sunflowers at Holywell Bay, Cornwall from our Cornwall Art Gallery

4. Canvas Art Print by Joanne Short of Polruan and Fowey

Canvas Art Print by Joanne Short of Polruan and Fowey, Cornwall from our Cornwall Art gallery

5. Canvas Art Print by Joanne Short of Botallack Tin Mines

Canvas Art Print by Joanne Short of Botallack Tin Mines, Cornwall from our Cornwall Art gallery

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Open Edition Art Prints

Ted Dyer Framed Open Edition Cornish Fine Art Print. 'Warmth of the Day, Hayle'. Cornwall Art Gallery

Our open edition fine art prints feature works by John Dyer, Ted Dyer, and Joanne Short - all of whom are well-known and highly regarded in the Cornish and St Ives art community. There are various sizes to select from, as well as framed and mounted options. These prints are museum-quality and designed to last 100 years in perfect conditions.

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Art T-Shirts

John Dyer t-shirts of Cornwall

John Dyer is Cornwall's most famous contemporary artist who captures the beauty and vibrancy of life in Cornwall in his paintings. Now, you can wear his work with pride with these exclusive art t-shirts! The t-shirts are soft, comfortable and perfect for summer days out or lounging at home. The colourful designs feature iconic scenes from beaches and places around Cornwall and make perfect gifts for adults and children alike and come in an amazing selection of fun colours and sizes to suit all.

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Artist Books

Artist book about John Dyer. Painting the Colours of the World

If your gift recipient is a John Dyer fan then buying the coffee table John Dyer book 'Painting the Colours of the World' with a foreword by Alan Titchmarsh is an obvious choice. If you are on a budget go for the A5-sized paperback, but for a real impression, the A4 hand-signed and personally drawn in book by John Dyer (remarqued) coffee table version is probably the perfect Cornish gift. With 350 pages and 320 paintings, it is a tour around Cornwall and the story of this remarkable artist's life and work in Cornwall and around the world.

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Paintings

Original paintings of Cornwall available to buy online

Original paintings make for stunning gifts, as they are one-of-a-kind pieces of art that will be treasured by the recipient for years to come. Whether you're looking for a unique gift for an anniversary, retirement, or moving home present, an original painting is sure to impress and they are more affordable than you might think. Take a look at the available paintings we currently have for sale in the gallery.

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Commission a painting

If you have a loved one who is an art lover and you want to give them an extra-special Cornish gift, commissioning an original painting from John Dyer Gallery is the perfect option. Our professional artists will work with you to create a unique painting that captures the beauty of Cornwall and your loved one's personality. We offer a wide range of sizes so please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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Gift Vouchers

If you can't quite decide what would work as a gift then give your loved one the choice with a John Dyer Gallery gift voucher. They make the perfect Cornish gift for any art lover. The vouchers can be used to purchase art prints, canvases, t-shirts and books as well as original paintings from our online gallery and come in valuations from £10 that would buy a book all the way to £2000 that would cover a major original painting. What a gift that would be!

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Christmas Gifts

John Dyer Cornish Art Limited Edition Print. 'Sparkling Night, Mousehole'. Cornwall Art Gallery Print.

As you have read The John Dyer Gallery has a wide range of art prints, canvases, t-shirts and books as well as original paintings that would make perfect gifts at any time of the year, but they are all ideal for Christmas gifts for art lovers too. Buying a selection of gifts is fun, imagine receiving an amazing John Dyer framed art print and an art mug to go with it!

Art mug: John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug. Surfing and Sunbathing Great Western Beach, Newquay

John Dyer Ceramic Cornish Art Mug. Surfing and Sunbathing Great Western Beach, Newquay

Cornish Art Print of Great Western Beach, Newquay in Cornwall by Cornish Artist John Dyer

Cornish Art Print of Great Western Beach, Newquay in Cornwall by Cornish Artist John Dyer. Cornwall Art Gallery, Vintage Style Posters

Cornish Calendars

Cornwall art calendars to buy online - perfect gifts

A perfect Christmas gift and one of our most popular yearly sellers are the John Dyer and Joanne Short calendars. What could be better than a new painting of Cornwall to look at every month of the year? They are of amazing value and superbly printed in Cornwall.  

Buy art calendars online now

Cornish gifts are the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care. From beautiful prints and homeware to paintings and t-shirts, there’s something for everyone in this charming corner of the UK. We hope you enjoy our selection of Cornish gift ideas, and that they help you celebrate those special moments with the people you love most.

Which of these gifts would be perfect for the person in your life? Do register your email with us for gallery art newsletter updates and to be sent a £10 voucher that you can use when buying gifts of a value of £80 or more on your first ever order. Happy shopping!

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