Following a magical 24-hours in Reykjavik — I found myself in Antwerp… one of the most amazing cities I’ve ever experienced! Having a world-class guide in my new friend Rayes made my time even more incredible. Let’s dig in…
24 Hours in Reykjavik Iceland
My international adventure began with 24-hours in Iceland. While most people head for the waterfalls, I found myself in search of street art and neon…
A Mint Time In Las Vegas
Oh Vegas, you never disappoint. This years adventure was epic in all the right ways… Paint, friends, shows, lots of neon, a few cocktails, a Bachelorette party (sorry, no pictures, that’s the rules)…
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Victor City Mural Approved — Fundraising Under Way
When I spent three months in Teton Village in 2015, I met former Victor mayor, Scott Fitzgerald, at a Silicon Couloir meeting. He described Victor, Idaho (population 2,088) with such enthusiasm, I was sold, and moved to Teton Valley with my family in March of 2016.
It took one round of golf with the current Victor Mayor Jeff Potter, to inspire civic involvement… which lead to my role in the Victor Placemakers Committee, and eventual board seat on the Victor Urban Renewal Agency. While collectively discussing public art possibilities, another former mayor, Zachary Smith, came up with the brilliant idea to paint the stage in Victor City Park. With the help of my fellow Placemakers — Liv Goodale, Erin Gaffney and Molly Absolon… we built a mural proposal from the ground up… which was approved by City Council last week!
Saratoga Hot Springs Resort Painting at Night
Thanks to a chance encounter with Cheena, Tiffany and Scott in Cheyenne during the Wyoming Governor’s Conference — we enjoyed our spring break relaxing at Saratoga Hot Springs Resort, in Saratoga, Wyoming. When I wasn’t soaking or spending time with the fam, I was capturing the scene on canvas next to a roaring fire.
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Here is the entire painting process captured in time-lapse… enjoy the visuals, with a beautiful soundtrack, courtesy of The Ambershift. And now… for process shots and pictures of our adventure!
“When Gary Met Jerry” — A Portrait of Gary Cooper in Front of the Seinfeld Diner
Moving out West from Manhattan, if I set-up shop and began painting pastoral cowboy scenes… they’d (literally) run me out of town, on a rail. No. That wouldn’t work. So… over the past two years… I’ve been trying to identify my vision of the West, through the lens of the East. Finally — the epiphany — Western Cowboys from the silver screen, in front of famous NYC neons. My first? Gary Cooper, from The Westerner, on his horse, in front of the Seinfeld Diner — Monk’s (actually, Tom’s Restaurant).
The narrative? Gary arrives at Monk’s, unannounced, for a drop-in with Jerry. Jerry offers Gary a bowl of cereal. Gary offers Jerry a smoke. They both decide this isn’t working out (it’s not like Gary asked for help moving, right Keith Hernandez?)… so Gary jumps on his horse, in search a gunfight… something ‘The Westerner’ was missing.
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Check the entire process inside a hot minute, soundtrack courtesy of Gato Loco. And, pardner, do read-on for more process.
The Mint Bar Painting, And Great Adventures With Travis and Chas
It was a great American Adventure! Just yours truly, Chas and Travis of Jackson Hole Stillworks… road tripping from Jackson Hole to Cheyenne, for the Wyoming Governor’s Conference. We ate sushi, drank cocktails, hung out with a man named Monkey…
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Here’s my painting of the FABULOUS Mint Bar marquee, a Sheridan landmark, captured in a 45-second time lapse. Thank you MH the Verb and GR Stone for the beats. Now, let’s jump into the road trip!
The Borbay Show! Vegas, Clint Eastwood and The Wyoming Governor’s Conference
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Welcome to the first edition of The Borbay Show… drop it like it’s hot!
Bay Shore’s Steve Borbet Track
My Dad, Steve Borbet, has dedicated his life to developing athletes and humans at BAY SHORE HS. To date, he has been inducted into The Armory National Track and Field Hall of Fame, Suffolk County, New York Hall of Fame, was named National Scholastic Athletics Foundation Coach of The Year, and, the Bay Shore track now bears his name.
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My Dad’s biggest supporter, my Mom Kathie, commissioned this painting to celebrate a historic career. A big thank you to MH the Verb for the apropos soundtrack.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar Painting
Saddle-up partner… here is my latest neon painting… The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. This baby began at Four Seasons Jackson Hole, and was completed at Borbay studios. Read more