I realised that if I did what I wanted to do, it would work.

I have been surrounded by artists and paintings throughout my life. My father Ted Dyer is an artist, and from a very early age I have spent time painting and drawing.

It's a terrible thing wishing that it can be someone else's tragedy.

I paint what I see, not what a camera would see.

I was told I was talented when I applied to Falmouth School of Art and that I should consider skipping the course and proceeding directly to degree level.

My great love is my home county of Cornwall, I love to sit and watch people enjoying themselves on the beaches and in the harbour towns of Cornwall.

I use about 20 different colours to retain the luminance in my work.