Tag: MH the Verb

March 22, 2019

A Portrait of Patricia Barganier

I’m excited and honored to share this collage-painting portrait of dear friend, and collector — Patricia Barganier. We met during my first exhibition in Jackson many years ago, and became fast friends… bonding over our mutual love of art, family, Jackson Hole, fine cocktails, entrepreneur-ism and living life to the fullest.

When we decided to collaborate on this project, we spent a great deal of time choosing the perfect source image. After careful review — this became the clear favorite… and, we decided on a timeless black-and-white palette. From there, I interviewed Tricia about her life, dreams and goals — this helped us select the headlines and images. From there? The paint did fly.

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Here is the entire painting process inside of one minute, with thanks to MH the Verb. BTW — if you watch until the end, listen for the first verse… it’s particularly close to my heart.

August 16, 2018

Victor Idaho Mural Painting by Borbay

I’m beyond delighted to share the “Victor Idaho Mural” — 264-square-feet of neon, painted on-stage at Victor City Park!

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/262337341159530/

Here are six weeks of work, distilled into 90-seconds. Thank you to my boy MH the Verb for a perfect soundtrack… now, let’s take a deep-dive into this massive project.

March 2, 2018

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…

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1637357283014584/

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!

February 12, 2018

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.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1618237858259860/

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.

January 5, 2018

A Portrait Of Trevor Gillies

My neighborhood on Long Island was fiercely divided. Neighbors took sides, and this animus bled into the streets… during roller hockey games. You were either an Islanders fan, or a Rangers fan — never both. I was, and remain, the former. During the 2009 season, a familiar name hit the ice — Trevor Gillies. He quickly became a fan favorite, and remained that way, even when the Coliseum faithful found out, he wasn’t, in fact, related to the legend — Clark Gillies.

How did this portrait come to be? During our first summer in Teton Valley, we attended a charity event at Teton Springs. There, I met a gentleman named Michael. As it happens, Erin and I found out the gender of our third child that evening, so Michael took me to the clubhouse for a celebratory shot of Jam-O. During our chat, I confessed my love for hockey, and he revealed the name of his brother-in-law — Trevor Gillies. And so, the wheels were set in motion…

Here is a look at the entire creative process, in time lapse. The track, Powerful Vibes (feat. Dolio The Sleuth, GR Stone & Stewie), has been provided by MH the Verb… run, don’t walk, to his website and buy his new album — Afronaut… yes, I painted the album cover.

And now… on to the process, with more about the story behind this new painting.

December 27, 2017

Borbay’s 2017 Year In Review — On Canvas and Beyond

2017 — what a year! Our family grew by one, with the addition of our son Esser. I spent the summer painting in Teton Village, created many paintings and even went snowshoeing! It was major… let’s take it from the top, with a time warp back to January…

October 17, 2017

Afronaut — An Album Cover For MH the Verb’s Revolution

MH the Verb created the magic… I painted a picture to represent his creation. Introducing the cover of AFRONAUT — MH’s latest album… which, friends, is a banger.

As a nuanced creative collaboration of the most exciting variety, I’ve weaved a Q&A with MH throughout the process photos below.

And feel the POWER… in the exclusive time lapse and video release for MH’s 1st single.

August 9, 2017

Snake and Jake’s and Cutty’s in Grand Teton National Park

I had the distinct pleasure of creating this painting for the Jackson Hole Food & Wine Dinner Series. Our event, hosted by Katrina and Brandon Ryan, featured the culinary expertise of James Beard Award winning Chef, Ryan Prewitt. Together with Megan Gallagher, Haynes Poe and Chef Prewitt, we put our minds together to create an image celebrating both New Orleans and Jackson Hole.

Our love for dive bars prevailed, resulting in this hybrid painting, featuring NOLA’s Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge and the Teton Gables sign, which resides in front of Jackson Hole’s own Cutty’s Bar & Grill… and, of course, we added Grand Teton National Park for good measure.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1443267759090205/

You can view the entire painting process here, in a shade over one minute, with a sexy soundtrack courtesy of MH the Verb.

July 13, 2017

Center For The Arts Jackson Hole at Ten Years

The Center For the Arts Jackson Hole celebrated their 10th Anniversary last night with a sold out crowd at their Annual Benefit Concert with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band and The Center’s Annual Benefit After Party. I had the pleasure of live-painting this 24″X36″ canvas throughout the festivities, capturing the energy, spirit and goodwill of a community focused on the arts.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1417845181632463/

Here is a time lapse video, capturing my five hours of painting in one minute… shout to MH the Verb, Kuf Knotz and Chuck Mack for the soundtrack.

July 2, 2017

Wilson Motel Neon Sign — Painted Live at The Four Seasons

Another Saturday chasing neon at Four Seasons Jackson Hole… cannot beat the live painting experience! This week, we had live music, cocktails and a visit from artist/entrepreneur extraordinaire — Haley Badenhop…

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1407561472660834/

Get your time lapse on, with some saucy lyrics courtesy of MH the Verb… whose new album cover I finished last week!