John Dyer captures the magic and movement of Cornwall’s most iconic tidal island in this joyful large-scale painting. The golden sands below St Michael’s Mount are alive with holidaymakers, children, dogs, windbreaks, and a line of people all bustling and wading along the causeway as the sea returns.

Framed by towering daisies, echiums, and vibrant palms, the view opens onto the sparkling blue of Mount’s Bay. The castle stands proud above a tropical riot of vegetation, while boats and swimmers animate the harbour below. Seagulls wheel overhead, adding a playful touch to the Cornish summer scene.

‘Racing the Tide’ is a masterclass in storytelling through colour and texture — an exuberant celebration of place, nature, and human connection by one of Cornwall’s most beloved contemporary artists.

Item Information

Description	Framed Original Painting
Artist	Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968)
Signed by the Artist	Signed by John Dyer
Painting size	30 x 30 inches
Medium	Acrylic on canvas
Framed size	35.5 x 35.5 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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