Original Painting by British Artist John Dyer
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Painting Description
This Cornwall painting is a piece of original art painted with acrylic on board with gold and silver leaf by Cornish artist John Dyer.
The stunning stone circle of Boscawen-Ûn near Penzance is mesmerising and has inspired artist John Dyer to make this extraordinary painting that celebrates Cornwall's ancient bronze age history, the cycle of the seasons and family love.
The painting depicts Samhain, which is the Celtic pagan festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter on October 31st when the sun sets between the centre and quartz stones. The centre stone has two petroglyph carvings at the base of green stone axe heads, these are very unusual and can also be found at Stonehenge. These petroglyph axe markings are illuminated at the summer solstice sunrise. Green stone axes would have been highly prized in the bronze age.
These petroglyphs in the centre stone have inspired the artist to include shooting stars in the form of green stone axes and a triangular lighter patch of green in the foreground that lines up with the setting sun and draws our eye to the centre stone.
Cornish choughs join the family who are exploring the stone circle and the couple in the centre hold hands and feel the ancient energy and connection to this special place.
The painting features gold and silver leaf, which has been applied to the stars, the spiral of the setting sun, and to the light that catches the stones. The painting literally twinkles as you move past it and changes with the light, illuminating the stars and stones. To protect the paintings gilding it has been varnished with a two layer protective gloss UV varnish and is supplied framed and ready to hang.
This is a very beautiful and special contemporary painting of Cornwall that captures the narrative, mystery, and beauty of this bronze age landscape so well and is a key painting in the artist's career.
This piece of Cornish art, 'Samhain Lovers, Boscawen-Ûn, Penwith' by John Dyer, and other original paintings of Cornwall that are for sale on our online Cornwall art gallery, can be purchased securely online. We provide free worldwide delivery to your door.
| Description | Framed Original Painting |
| Artist | Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Signed by the Artist | Signed by John Dyer |
| Painting size | 24 x 36 inches |
| Medium | Acrylic on board with gold and silver leaf. Finished with a gloss UV varnish to protect the gold and silver. |
| Framed size | 32 x 44 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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"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.
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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
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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