DAVID MANKIN (Suggested for Stage Six: Mastery)
David Mankin paints expressive abstract landscapes inspired by the wild and beautiful coastline of Cornwall. He is a self-taught artist with a large international following of art lovers who feel drawn, not just to his evocative paintings, but to the generous way he shares his creative process. This conversation is packed with insights, inspiration and more than a little joy as David talks freely and animatedly about what lights him up, his love of exploration and risk-taking, how he stays inspired, and the journey he goes on from an initial meditative coastal walk to a vibrant finished piece.