Remembering in Paint

A complete creative journey from landscape to abstraction.

From observation to expressive, finished work, this course guides you step by step through the full process.

Filmed at David’s Cornish studio, at Coombe Farm Studios and across four remarkable locations in Cornwall.

What You’ll Get

• 5 hours of beautifully filmed lessons to take at your own pace
• Painting demonstrations
• Colour and composition
• The stories behind the paintings
• Artistic development guidance
• 550 abstract landscape photographs taken by David as part of the course
• 100 curated photo grids and collages created by David as part of the course - a complete creative library
• 9 detailed exercise information sheets with bonus tips
• Materials list plus David's book reading list
• Visual inspiration resources - David’s treasure trove of flotsam to play with and handwritten quotes and action sheets from his in-person courses
• 3 immersive inspiration films of the Cornish landscape featuring Cadgwith, Kynance Cove and Cape Cornwall
• 2 live online group check-in calls with David + BONUS welcome session
• A private Facebook community for continuous peer guidance
• 12 months full access 

New for Autumn! 

• Brand new Q&A Library, gathering members’ questions on colour, composition, scaling up and more, with David’s answers
• David’s Vanner Gallery talk, recorded at his Salisbury exhibition
• A Visual Guide to Finding Abstraction in the Landscape, a comprehensive 37 page guide to seeing and cropping like a painter, full of practical exercises
• Expanded Finding Your Creative Core guide, an 8 page workbook with a personal introduction and worked example from David, plus space to write your own reflections
• One page visual course map, so you can always see where you are and what comes next
• Recordings of every members’ live call so far, including our latest check-in on colour, composition and scaling up

 Plus

• David’s curated SourceBook
• Access all of David's sketches, collages and photo collages created throughout the course
• Designed as a printable reference resource

Delivery Information
This is a digital course.
You will receive access inside your account after purchase.

If you have any questions or need support, please contact:
[email protected]

“The most inspirational, art soul-enhancing experience.”

"The course I took with you David at the wonderful @coombefarmstudios was the most inspirational, art soul enhancing week and I would say to anyone if you are looking to advance your abstract painting practice don’t hesitate to take this online course - you will be challenged and changed in all the best ways 🙌👌"
- Camilla Clark

“David Mankin is one of the most compelling abstract painters of his generation.”

“...creating works of intensity and depth inspired by the Cornish landscape. His paintings carry an emotional weight and instil a visceral response - each painting evoking real feelings rather than a casual observation. Through his unique language of paint, he captures the wilds of Cornwall, distilling its essence into something profoundly human. The resultant body of work forms a lasting connection in all who encounter it and I believe his standing in the art world will continue to soar amongst his many collectors around the world’ ”
- Sarah Brittain-Mansbridge MBE, Director, Cornwall Contemporary