‘Blue Seas and Coconut Trees, Costa Rica’ by John Dyer is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean life, painted on location in Costa Rica. Towering coconut palms bend towards the ultramarine sea, their fronds glowing in greens and yellows tipped with clusters of orange fruit. Along the sandy crescent, a red fishing boat rests beside a beach bar and bicycle, while laundry flutters in the tropical breeze. The shoreline is alive with movement: bathers play in the surf, a child lifts their arms to the waves, and crabs scuttle across a beach scattered with coconuts, shells and driftwood. Overhead, vultures circle against a rich cobalt sky, reminding us of the powerful ecosystems that thrive in this coastal paradise.

The painting radiates energy through John Dyer’s bold brushwork and glowing palette. Deep blues shift from indigo to cerulean, capped with crisp white strokes of foam, while the palms are painted with confident, tapering marks that capture light and movement. As Artist for the Earth with Earth Day and the Eden Project’s Artist in Residence, Dyer brings a unique vision of biodiversity and cultural life to the canvas. This highly collectable work not only brings daily joy and warmth into a home but also carries a deeper resonance, celebrating the spirit of place and our connection to the natural world.

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The painting is featured in the book 'Painting the Colours of the World' by Kate Dinn.

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