It’s been an intense October. As the paint flies and the leaves color, crisp and fall — here’s what’s happening in my world… and beyond.
Long Island City Pepsi Sign Painting by Borbay
I’m delighted to present my latest commissioned painting: The Long Island City Pepsi Cola Sign.
Fan Photoshops Borbay’s Nucky in the Louvre With Jay Z and Beyonce
This afternoon, I was brunching with the ladies when I noticed this post on Instagram. If you didn’t hear, Jay Z and Beyoncé famously (and privately) toured the Louvre last week, and were photographed in front of the Mona Lisa. Thanks to a fine Photoshop job, my recently completed Nucky Thompson was framed and boom — meta. To answer many hot questions in one shot — Hip Hop’s Royal Couple did not acquire Nucky…
A Portrait of Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson
August Update: Brad, Angelina, Mads, New Style
Fall is around the corner, and there is much to report! So, relax, grab a coffee, splash in some Buca’ and enjoy.
Mads Mikkelsen Painting as Hannibal, Eat The Rude
The AntiHero series continues with the mellifluous Hannibal, brilliantly portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen. Like many, when I heard about this series, my skepticism ran deep… that was, until I saw the acting by Mads and Hugh Dancy… all brought together beautifully by Bryan Fuller.
Con Edison Tower Painting from Gramercy Park
It was a beautiful two days painting alongside Gramercy Park. Not only did I explore a new stylistic approach, the Mayor of Gramercy Park — Arlene Harrison said hello, I had a traffic cop flash me his nipple, a dog peed on my easel bag, another dog left me a steaming treat, and, most pleasantly, I ran into Lisa and Co for extemporaneous cocktails in the park.
Artists And Writers Celebrity Softball Game 2014
Thanks to friend and author extraordinaire, Zack O’Malley Greenburg, I joined my first Artists Writers Softball Game. 66 years in the making, the Artists’ Pollock-style splattered the Writers 14-8.
Angelina Jolie, A Commissioned Portrait
Introducing my latest painting: a portrait of Angelina Jolie. She will be joining Mickey O’Pitt in a new collection… together in life, together in art.
July Update: I’ll Guggenheim Your Draper
It’s Summer Time, which means Vitamin D, Antiheroes and Guggenheim #6. Here are the simmering updates… enjoy… thank you for being here.
New Paintings. Works-in-Progress. Insider Art Market Information.
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