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Kenneth Francis Begasse Collage Painting by Borbay

Kenneth Francis Begasse Collage Painting by Borbay

I had the great honor of painting the late Kenneth Francis Begasse’s portrait. Affectionately known as “Senior”, the piece was commissioned by Michael Sanzen, partner at Concentric Healthcare Experience, as a gift for Senior’s family. The work and process were transformed into a beautiful mural, which was unveiled at their TriBeCa headquarters last week.

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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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Painting Process: Central Park Southeast at Twilight

Central Park South Painting by Borbay

Central Park Southeast… at Twilight… my third Futurist Revival canvas. Many of these buildings hold a special place in my heart… but I’ll get into that later.

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Painting Process Detective Morgan Somerset

Morgan Freeman as Detective Somerset Painting by Borbay

“California, tell your people to stay away. Stay away now, don’t – don’t come in here. Whatever you hear, stay away! John Doe has the upper hand!” And with this, we steel ourselves for the climax.

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

Dr Bill Venkman by Borbay

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.

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Painting Process Ditch Plains Beach Bungalow, Montauk Long Island

Ditch Plains Beach Bungalow in Montauk Painting by Borbay

Another day in Montauk, another painting. Following an amazing evening at Navy Beach, Paul Zepeda and me hit Ditch Plains beach in search of good bungalow.

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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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Painting Process | Brad Pitt as Mickey O’Neil in Snatch

Brad Pitt as Mickey ONeil Painting by Borbay

Introducing piece number two in my kick-ass actors in sweet movies I love series: Brad Pitt as Mickey O’Neil, from Guy Ritchie’s Snatch. This still was taken from the scene where Turkish and Tommy the Tit make a bet with Mickey (right about 2:15 in) over hare coursing. Sadly for the boxing promoters, the hare is not proper fucked.

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