Original Painting by British Artist John Dyer
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Painting Description
In ‘Spring Walk to Lamorna Cove’, acclaimed Cornish artist John Dyer captures the uplifting spirit of a bright spring day on the south Cornish coast. This vibrant 12 x 10 inch acrylic painting was inspired by a walk along the coastal path from Mousehole to Lamorna Cove, where the artist found inspiration in the sounds, colours and life of the landscape on the south west coast path.
The viewer joins two walkers as they follow the winding path towards Lamorna Cove, surrounded by a joyful sweep of spring daffodils. Their white petals and glowing yellow centres catch the sunlight and sway in the sea breeze, creating a lively foreground that celebrates the arrival of the season.
Below, Lamorna village nestles among trees on the hillside, its white cottages and rooftops peeking through the fresh greens of early spring foliage. A small fishing boat drifts peacefully on the bay, while seabirds glide and wheel through the bright blue sky above the cliffs.
Painted with John Dyer’s distinctive use of colour and expressive brushwork, the scene radiates warmth, energy and optimism. The painting captures that familiar Cornish moment when spring truly arrives, when the coastal paths glow with flowers, birds fill the air and the sea sparkles under clear skies.
Perfectly scaled for collectors seeking an original artwork that brings colour and atmosphere into a room, ‘Spring Walk to Lamorna Cove’ is a highly collectable one-off painting by one of Cornwall’s most celebrated artists. Its joyful palette and sense of place make it a wonderful reminder of the beauty of Cornwall’s coastline and the simple pleasure of walking through nature as the seasons change.
| Description | Framed Original Painting |
| Artist | Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Signed by the Artist | Signed by John Dyer |
| Painting size | 12 x 10 inches |
| Medium | Acrylic on canvas |
| Framed size | 16 x 17.5 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 |
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"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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