Category: Painting Process

Long Island City Pepsi Sign Painting by Borbay

Pepsi Sign Long Island City Painting by Borbay

I’m delighted to present my latest commissioned painting: The Long Island City Pepsi Cola Sign.

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A Portrait of Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson

Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson Painting by Borbay

“Never let the truth get in the way of a good story kid” — Enoch Malachi Thompson.

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Con Edison Tower Painting from Gramercy Park

Con Edison Tower Painting From Gramercy Park by Borbay

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.

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Angelina Jolie, A Commissioned Portrait

Angelina Jolie Collage Painting Portrait by Borbay

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.

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Guggenheim #6 AKA Pink Guggenheim

Pink Guggenheim by Borbay 2014

In 2009, I decided to paint the Guggenheim each year for 20 years… this is #6…

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“Go Out and Get It For Yourself” A Portrait of Don Draper

Jon Hamm as Don Draper Painting by Borbay

As a reformed Madison Avenue Tribeca-Based Advertising business director, I confess — I’ve imagined myself as Don Draper… sitting cross-legged in a fine suit trendy jeans, sipping Wild Turkey ginger-ale, smoking a cigarette smiling, pitching the world’s finest campaign mollifying the procurement department…

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Title Guarantee Building Painted from Perch’s Los Angeles Rooftop

Title Guarantee Building Painting by Borbay

As magic carpet ride that is Michael Jackson, Inc. continues,  I find myself in Los Angeles. I’ve been dying to paint here, so I decided to spend a few days and find the best rooftop view in Los Angeles. Thanks to Joseph and the awesome team over at Perch, mission accomplished.

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“It’s a Stereotype. And it’s Offensive.” A Portrait of Tony Soprano

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Painting by Borbay

Introducing Antihero #4 — Tony Soprano. Where to begin? Not only are the Sopranos my favorite painting companions, the late James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony is one of the great character turns in history. I’ve watched the series start-to-finish ten times, and will continue to do so for years.

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Sheep Meadow Central Park Plein Air Painting

Central Park Sheep Meadow Painting by Borbay

Sometimes that plein air comes a-callin’. Listen… always. A wonderful crew met at Sheep Meadow in Central Park on a beautiful Memorial Day to celebrate life. Here is what I painted.

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