Day on the Beach, Daymer Bay captures the timeless joy of a summer’s day on one of North Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches. This joyful painting was created en plein airduring a camping expedition along the north Cornish coast in John Dyer’s Land Rover Defender Dormobile camper. Days like these are spent swimming, picnicking, painting and simply enjoying Cornwall’s spectacular coastline.
Looking across the golden sands of Daymer Bay towards the mouth of the Camel Estuary and Stepper Point beyond, the painting is filled with families making memories together. Children splash in the clear blue sea, sailing boats drift gently across the water, beachgoers stroll along the shoreline and dogs race happily across the sand, capturing the relaxed spirit that makes Daymer Bay such a favourite destination.
Above: Cornish artist John Dyer beginning a new painting en plein air on Daymer Bay, observing the changing light, broad sweep of sand and clear summer colours of the Camel Estuary.
The foreground grasses frame the sweeping curve of the bay, while puffins and playful gulls soar overhead in the brilliant blue Cornish sky. Painted directly from life, the work captures not only the view but also the warmth of the sunshine, the fresh sea air and the happiness of spending an unhurried day beside the sea.
John Dyer’s expressive brushwork and vibrant palette transform this much-loved Cornish beach into a celebration of family life, adventure and the simple pleasures of the outdoors. It is as much a visual diary of a memorable camping trip as it is a painting of Daymer Bay itself.
Measuring 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 atmosphere, it celebrates the enduring appeal of Daymer Bay and the joy of exploring Cornwall with a sketchbook, picnic and swimming costume never far away.
Item Information
| 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 |
17.5 x 15.5 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 |