{"product_id":"bathing-bluebelles-falmouth-12-x10-inches-acrylic-on-canvas-by-cornish-artist-john-dyer","title":"'Bathing Bluebelles , Falmouth', 12 x10 inches acrylic on canvas by Cornish Artist John Dyer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBathing Bluebells, Falmouth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a joyful celebration of Cornwall in early summer, where nature and people embrace the freedom of the season. The title is a playful double meaning, combining the spectacular bluebell flowers carpeting the clifftop with the carefree topless bathers enjoying a refreshing swim in the sea below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking across the sparkling waters of Falmouth Bay, swimmers float and dive in the clear turquoise sea while colourful yachts and the familiar Falmouth ferry bring the natural harbour to life. Above them, puffins and playful gulls dance across the brilliant blue sky, adding movement and narrative to the joyful scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foreground is filled with vibrant bluebells, their rich violet-blue flowers creating a spectacular natural frame for the bay beyond. In the distance, the green headland is punctuated by palm trees and the distinctive silhouette of Pendennis Castle, one of Falmouth’s best-loved landmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting also reflects an important part of John Dyer’s own life. His wife, fellow artist Joanne Short, is a dedicated cold-water swimmer who swims in the sea almost every day throughout the year. Together, the couple also enjoy the occasional skinny dip in secluded Cornish coves when the sea is calm, the water inviting and they have the beach to themselves. That personal connection to the sea gives the painting its authenticity, humour and celebration of the simple freedoms that make life in Cornwall so special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 12 x 10 inches, this original acrylic on canvas is a highly collectable painting by acclaimed Cornish artist John Dyer. Rich in colour, storytelling and optimism, it captures the joy of wild swimming, the beauty of Cornwall’s spring flowers and the carefree spirit of a perfect day beside the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-product-heading\"\u003eItem Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-data-sheet\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003eFramed Original Painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003eCornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003eSigned by the Artist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003eSigned by John Dyer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003ePainting size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003e12 x 10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003eAcrylic on canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003eFramed size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003e17.5 x 15.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003eFrame type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.051491%;\"\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.903213%;\"\u003eStrung with picture cord and ready to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Dyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49845958902002,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/8448\/5279\/files\/BathingBuebelles_Falmouth.12x10inchesacryliconcanvasbyJohnDyer.jpg?v=1784970721","url":"https:\/\/johndyergallery.com\/products\/bathing-bluebelles-falmouth-12-x10-inches-acrylic-on-canvas-by-cornish-artist-john-dyer","provider":"John Dyer Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}