Colours, shapes, textures, and structural relationships of the everyday inspire his process and the resulting work. For Dicey, the reactionary relationship inherent in the painting process is twofold: (1) day to day observances or memories are filtered, reconfigured, and applied consciously or unconsciously; (2) interacting with the medium involves a process of assessing and pursuing what evolves (observing, guiding, controlling, manipulating, questioning, and confirming). His work and creative process are in constant flux and relational conversation.