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David Bornancin Art Coach

David Bornancin is a local Cleveland artist known for expressive landscapes and abstract paintings that evolve alongside the viewer. Self-taught and endlessly curious, David began creating art more than 18 years ago, first through drawing and illustration, then gradually finding his voice on canvas.

In the last five years, he has participated in over 60 shows with over 160 paintings sold and in beautiful homes and collections across the Ohio region.

Beyond painting, David is passionate about helping other artists succeed. With over 30 years of experience in sales and relationship-building, he coaches local creatives on how to navigate the business side of art—bridging the gap between making meaningful work and confidently selling it.

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Artists need to take Risks and Try New Ideas

Subscriber Episode • March 23, 2026 • David Bornancin • Season 1 • Episode 22

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Growth as an artist doesn’t come from playing it safe—it comes from stepping into the unknown. Taking risks means trying techniques you’re not comfortable with, exploring ideas that might fail, and pushing past what feels “expected” of your style. That’s where real originality lives.

New ideas don’t show up by accident—they come from experimentation, curiosity, and being willing to break your own rules. Every bold move, even the ones that don’t work out, sharpens your voice and separates you from the crowd. Safe art blends in. Risky art gets remembered.

At the end of the day, evolution is the goal. The artists who grow the fastest are the ones willing to risk being misunderstood for a while—because that’s usually where something powerful is being built.

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