A Portrait of Patricia Barganier

A Portrait of Patricia Barganier by Borbay

I’m excited and honored to share this collage-painting portrait of dear friend, and collector — Patricia Barganier. We met during my first exhibition in Jackson many years ago, and became fast friends… bonding over our mutual love of art, family, Jackson Hole, fine cocktails, entrepreneur-ism and living life to the fullest.

Patricia Barganier Composition

When we decided to collaborate on this project, we spent a great deal of time choosing the perfect source image. After careful review — this became the clear favorite… and, we decided on a timeless black-and-white palette. From there, I interviewed Tricia about her life, dreams and goals — this helped us select the headlines and images. From there? The paint did fly.

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Here is the entire painting process inside of one minute, with thanks to MH the Verb. BTW — if you watch until the end, listen for the first verse… it’s particularly close to my heart.

Painting Process Portrait of Patricia Barganier by Borbay

It begins with collage, gel medium, lots of patience — and, a warm under-painting.

Painting Process Portrait of Patricia Barganier by Borbay

Next? The all-important identification of the shadows… on this painting, there were few deep shadows… which made nailing them down all the more important.

Painting Process Portrait of Patricia Barganier by Borbay

Likeness established, I began to work toward the midtones… you can actually see the highlight shapes drawn in.

Painting Process Portrait of Patricia Barganier by Borbay

A fascinating aspect of painting is the subtle, but meaningful transformation of the process from piece-to-piece. Of late, I’ve begun jumping from the midtones to the brightest highlights — then working backward. This has helped me avoid making tonal mistakes — which is paramount.

A Portrait of Patricia Barganier by Borbay

And, with a deep background gradient added — from pure black to deep grey… the details in the eyes, hair and mouth — we have achieved completion! Tricia, it was an honor and a privilege to work with you on this painting. May it bring a smile to your face every day — thank you for your friendship, and for supporting my passion. It means the world!

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