'Cornish Mermaids’, 8x8 inches acrylic on canvas. Painting of Cornwall by Cornish Artist John Dyer
'Cornish Mermaids’, 8x8 inches acrylic on canvas. Painting of Cornwall by Cornish Artist John Dyer
In ‘Cornish Mermaids’ John Dyer captures the playful spirit of a bright Cornish day at sea, painted with his familiar joy in colour, rhythm and storytelling. A lively red fishing boat bobs on the water, its crew cheering as a fisherman lifts a golden-haired mermaid through the air in a moment filled with natural freedom, passion, love and delight. The scene is alive with sunlit blues, dancing reflections and a chorus of seabirds that sweep across the sky, adding to the sense of movement.
In the foreground, a group of mermaids rise from the water with sun-kissed hair, their presence bringing a touch of coastal magic. Their bare torsos feel entirely at one with the sea, suggesting spontaneity, nature and liberation. The painting celebrates community, fun and the simple happiness of Cornwall’s shores, echoing the heritage of Cornish naïve art while feeling completely contemporary.
Although jewel-like in scale, this artwork has a striking presence. It would bring uplifting energy to any interior and offers a highly collectable entry point into the work of one of Cornwall’s most celebrated artists. As with many pieces by John Dyer, the painting carries a sense of wellbeing, warmth and connection to place that makes owning original art both a pleasure and a meaningful investment.
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| Description | Framed Original Painting |
| Artist | Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Signed by the Artist | Signed by John Dyer |
| Painting size | 8 x 8 inches |
| Medium | Acrylic on canvas |
| Framed size | 11.5 x 11.5 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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In ‘Cornish Mermaids’ John Dyer captures the playful spirit of a bright Cornish day at sea, painted with his familiar joy in colour, rhythm and storytelling. A lively red fishing boat bobs on the water, its crew cheering as a fisherman lifts a golden-haired mermaid through the air in a moment filled with natural freedom, passion, love and delight. The scene is alive with sunlit blues, dancing reflections and a chorus of seabirds that sweep across the sky, adding to the sense of movement.
In the foreground, a group of mermaids rise from the water with sun-kissed hair, their presence bringing a touch of coastal magic. Their bare torsos feel entirely at one with the sea, suggesting spontaneity, nature and liberation. The painting celebrates community, fun and the simple happiness of Cornwall’s shores, echoing the heritage of Cornish naïve art while feeling completely contemporary.
Although jewel-like in scale, this artwork has a striking presence. It would bring uplifting energy to any interior and offers a highly collectable entry point into the work of one of Cornwall’s most celebrated artists. As with many pieces by John Dyer, the painting carries a sense of wellbeing, warmth and connection to place that makes owning original art both a pleasure and a meaningful investment.
Item Information
| Description | Framed Original Painting |
| Artist | Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968) |
| Signed by the Artist | Signed by John Dyer |
| Painting size | 8 x 8 inches |
| Medium | Acrylic on canvas |
| Framed size | 11.5 x 11.5 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 |
Artist Information Links
Artist Chronology I Paintings in Public Collections I View John Dyer's Latest Paintings
