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Painting Process Adam Kesher Theroux From Mulholland Drive

Justin Theroux as Adam Kesher Painting by Borbay

Justin Theroux as Adam Kesher from Mulholland Drive by David Lynch. That’s all you really need to know… huge fan of the actor, character, movie and director. The palette is guided by the movies strong sense of blue.

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March 16, 2012

California High School Art Students Create Borbay Inspired Art

Take a look at this beautiful video created by talented artist and teacher Lora Sanders.  Each year Lora’s students create work in the Borbay style, using my online process as a guideline. The video tells the tale… so I’ll let it do the talking.

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March 15, 2012

Mayor BloomBoard, Ride With Authority

Mayor BloomBoard by Borbay

It’s not easy being the Mayor of Manhattan… let alone, an entrepreneurial billionaire. But, Mike Bloomberg gets the job done. So, when a friend suggested I paint a skateboard deck, I thought: who is the least likely guy to wind up on a board? So, to celebrate 4 new NYC social media channels, I present to you: Mayor BloomBoard.

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February 16, 2012

Painting Process | Bill The Butcher Day Lewis

Daniel Day Lewis as Bill The Butcher Painting by Borbay

Certain cinematic characters grab you, and resonate for years. Daniel Day Lewis‘ brilliant turn as Bill The Butcher in Gangs of New York is one of them.

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February 13, 2012

Painting Process | Berry’s Favorite Place in Larchmont, New York

Berry Larchmont Painting 24 Helena Ave by Borbay

And without further adieu: the final piece on the Larchmont series: Berry’s Favorite Place.

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February 9, 2012

Borbay in Ko Samui, Koh Phangan and Shanghai, A Honeymoon Tale, Part Two

Peace Hotel Shanghai Lobby by Borbay

After there was Bangkok, there was (in order) Ko Samui, Koh Phangan and Shanghai. Here is my recap of honeymoon… part two. It’s all about rainy streets, strange sketches, hooker propositions, cocktails, heads-on-a-pike, Jazz bars and throwin’ signs.

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February 6, 2012

Borbay in Bangkok, A Honeymoon Tale, Part One

Bangkok Thailand Painting by Borbay

The day after Christmas, we packed our bags and flew to Bangkok for our belated honeymoon. It was a luscious four week excursion. I did things unprecedented in my adult life… I read seven books without interruption. Sat on the beach. Worked very little.

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February 3, 2012

Iona College Art Exhibition, Gratiffyti: Seslow & Borbay, Opening Reception Photos

Iona College Art Opening Borbay and Seslow Photos by Greg McMahon

While Joe Flacco and Tom Brady were busy exchanging sacked lunches, Ryan Seslow and yours truly were hosting the opening reception for “Street Legal – Gratiffyti: Seslow & Borbay on Canvas” at Iona College. The opening was a smashing success, thanks to Iona College, Madalyn Barbero and the entire team.

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January 24, 2012

2011 Borbay’s Year In Review on Canvas and Beyond

JayZ Painting by Borbay

2011 began true and proper with HOV… a work of art, a Warhol (already). He was both the first of my #KingsOfHipHop, and the first painting of the year.

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January 1, 2012

Painting Process | Olde New York on Canvas, Donated to the HopeForThem Foundation

Old Tyme NYC Painting by Borbay for HopeForThem

Last night, I had the pleasure of joining a truly talented group to pay tribute to a wonderful charity: HopeForThem. Musicians, artists, St Germain and a crack team joined forces at Gallery 151 to provide entertainment, raise money and gather toys for the children of Haiti.

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December 18, 2011
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