Tag: Minnesota

A Portrait of Jay Aydinalp-Mathews

Portrait of Jay Mathews by Borbay

Allow me to introduce my latest — a commissioned portrait of Jay Aydinalp-Mathews. Father, husband, brother, son, musician, writer, Donkey-league’r, world traveler, survivor, warrior — and a man committed to L-I-V-I-N.

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Here is how this painting came to be in a time lapse video, featuring the man himself, in his band — Twin Star Rocket. Now, let’s take an in-depth look at the process and meaning behind this work-of-art…

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Portrait Of The Artist As A Married Father Of Two

Borbay Self Portrait Painting 2016

Allow myself, to introduce, myself. I’m delighted to share the first painting of 2016… A self portrait… my first since 2010.

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December Update: So Long Jackson Hole

Coraline in Jackson Hole Photo by Borbay

Borbay’s Studio, Minnetonka, Minnesota — Happy Holidays! Following an incredible three months in Jackson Hole, we’re back in Minnesota, planning our next adventure. Here are my final updates for 2015 — thank you for your friendship, patronage and support!

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November Update: Borbay Paints Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole Cowboy Bar Painting by Borbay

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.

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Going Nomad Part Two — Minnetonka to Jackson Hole

Borbet's Arrived In Jackson Hole

Following a beautiful decade in Manhattan, we decided to become nomads. Our first sojourn transpired in Minnetonka, Minnesota. For three glorious months, we painted, we fair’d, and yes, beautiful people… we bowled.

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Going Nomad Part One — Manhattan to Minnetonka

Minnetonka Plus Four

Our nomadic adventure began in two waves… Erin, Coraline and Vega flew to Minnesota with Kelsey on July 2nd — just in time for a family reunion in Iowa. I remained in NY to pack…

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Minnesota, Neil’s, Patch, Heavy, More

Neils Coffee Shop Painting by Borbay copy

It’s Halloween, and here is what’s happening in my world… I’m back from Minnesota, and working on a new canvas… Neil’s Coffee Shop. It will join my growing ‘Back to the Futurism’ series. In fact, I’ve painted Neil’s before, but from a different angle and style.

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Grain Belt Beer Sign Painting, A Minnesota Landmark

Grain Belt Beer Sign Painting by Borbay

Standing on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a legend. Built in 1941, the Grain Belt Beer Sign has been through a great deal… moving, going dark, being sold, vandalized, trivialized, lionized — and even more words with ized’ attached.

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Painting Process | Spoonbridge and Cherry

Final

Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen did it right, with Spoonbridge and Cherry in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Ever since I first laid eyes on this masterpiece, I knew it must be painted. After the jump, each step along the way.

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Painting Process | Minnetonka Flowers

Minnetonka Flowers

On a bright, sunny Minnesotan day – I set up my easel in the Hessel yard to paint some flowers. Not my typical subject matter, but I needed to sharpen the dagger for Tuesday’s main event – the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center, downtown Minneapolis.

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