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November 30, 2020

Hotel Chelsea Painted by Borbay

Several beers deep, meandering past the Chelsea Hotel… I was beckoned — “Hit the bodega. Buy a sixer. Come inside.”

Make like a dealer, avoid eye contact, get to the elevators… climb stairs, lose yourself, absorb art…mingle with ghosts. On the roof, crack a beer, grab a hammock, take in the washed out stars… what does it all mean?

If you told me I’d paint this picture in my 40th year, living in Idaho as a father of three…

Introducing my latest, a 20”X20”X1.5”, acrylic and enamel painting of ‘The Chelsea’. Of late, I’ve been compelled to experiment… put away the ruler and paint with emotion. Buy the ticket, take the ride.

September 10, 2020

Pandemic Guggenheim

Only 113 days remain in 2020. This 366 day lap around the sun is about ceding control. And so, while creating the 12th work in my 20-year Guggenheim Painting Series — I embraced our new reality, and went rogue. This was painted entirely with my left hand. First with a brush, then with a palette knife. There was no plan… like 2020? It simply happened.

Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear, well, he eats you.

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Being surrounded by the wondrous art created by my children, the importance of spontaneous creativity is palpable. Art, like life, is about routine, protocol, strategy… and sometimes, you must eschew the standard, and simply create.

November 9, 2015

November Update: Borbay Paints Jackson Hole

Borbay’s Studio, Teton Village, Wyoming — I’m delighted to share my first update from 6,320 feet. Jackson Hole has been a magnificent experience, and it gets better by the day. Below, you will find the latest and greatest — thank you for being here.

June 10, 2014

June Update: King of Pop, Sad Clown

There is now, officially, a Borbay newsletter… if you’d like to join, please do. Enjoy!

April 30, 2013

Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Painting 2013

Three trips to Vegas, three years, three Welcome to Las Vegas Sign paintings. Here is number three…

April 9, 2013

The Art of the Art Deal

So You Paint Houses?

Many conversations begin the same way, “so you’re a painter? House painter or an artist?”

October 14, 2012

Painting Process Uma Black Mamba From Kill Bill

When it comes to Kick Ass female roles, the first lady I think of is Uma Thurman, as Beatrix Kiddo aka, Black Mamba in Tarantino’s Kill Bill series. Her characters range and depth explore the full gamut of emotions… and, of course, she hacks up a few hundred peeps along the way.

September 25, 2012

Red Bull Curates Video, Drop It Like It’s Hot

Robert Christian Malmberg worked his magic…

September 19, 2012

Painting Process | Dr. Bill Venkman Starring in the Kick Ass Actors Series

When I was a kid, I built a proton pack out of Construx, and fired vigorously into the clouds on an overcast day. My inspiration? Dr. Peter Venkman… a scientist that didn’t suck. So, 28 years later, I paid homage to one of my favorite characters (and actor) with this painting: Dr. Bill Venkman.

September 14, 2012

Red Bull Curates NYC — A Photographic Journey

Red Bull Curates New York City. In Brooklyn. At Villain. Here is a photographic recap of my night, through the eyes of Greg McMahon.