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.

Digital media has destroyed much of the magic and mystery of the medium.

The paintings by Van Gough and Chagall had a big influence on me.

I still take photographs for my own use, personal studies. I do not feel that I can fully express my views through the medium and this is why I have moved towards painting.

I apply paint directly from the tube and with my fingers.

In some parts of the world there is very little tidal movement.

During the winter when the weather is too poor to work outside, I do use drawings and photographs, but I change my work so it is not just a time and place study.