Tag: Neon

January 15, 2020

White Horse Tavern Neon Sign Painting by Borbay

2020 is here… and so is my first signed painting — the ‘White Horse Tavern’. For those of you with literary passion… the ghost of Dylan Thomas lives here.

And, in case you haven’t heard — the White Horse is now owned by Eytan Sugarman — a gentleman I’ve come to know since beginning this piece. I’m looking forward to kicking-it with Eytan at this iconic NYC institution, drink in hand.

Care to join me on a time lapse journey? Here’s sending lots of love to MH the Verb for the 🔥 soundtrack. Call me biased, but I’m partial to those with a ‘Borbay in their hallway’ — I also enjoy imported bottles of vodka from Norway.

October 23, 2018

The London Eye — A Commissioned Gift

My first trip outside of the US was to London… my brother, Tim, lived there… this city holds a special place in my heart. So, you can imagine how stoked I was to be commissioned by Randi and David Wender to create this painting as a gift for their newlywed friends — Lara and Neil (congratulations!)

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You can check the entire process inside 60-seconds… dig that song? Check out The Rotaries…

June 28, 2018

Clint Eastwood Painting — The Good, The Bad, and The Fanelli’s

My ‘East Meets West’ series is now two strong! Introducing “The Good, The Bad, and The Fanelli’s” — my portrait of Clint Eastwood as Blondie from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; hanging in front of Fanelli’s on Prince Street, in Manhattan.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1767597819990529/

Here is the entire painting process distilled into a 50-second time-lapse…. peace to Pete Pidgeon and Arcoda for the dope soundtrack. Now, let’s see this baby come to life, step-by-step…

June 19, 2018

TWIN PEAKS SAN FRANCISCO — A Brendan Ben Feeney Collaboration

I’m honored and delighted to share the commissioned collaboration between yours truly, and artist extraordinaire — Brendan Ben Feeney. I met BBF on Twitter many years ago… in fact, he was kind enough to send Erin and I a photograph for our wedding back in 2011.

As time developed, so too did our friendship and admiration for one another. When Ben reached out with his idea, I couldn’t wait to begin our Twin Peaks collaboration.

Here is Ben’s amazing photograph, which guided the way. This work was featured in Tufts Magazine, along with an in-depth profile on BBF.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1755412814542363/

Here is the entire process inside of one minute… enjoy, and thank you to my boys, The Ambershift, for the delightful sounds.

April 2, 2018

Saratoga Hot Springs Resort Painting at Night

Thanks to a chance encounter with Cheena, Tiffany and Scott in Cheyenne during the Wyoming Governor’s Conference — we enjoyed our spring break relaxing at Saratoga Hot Springs Resort, in Saratoga, Wyoming. When I wasn’t soaking or spending time with the fam, I was capturing the scene on canvas next to a roaring fire.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1670238449726467/

Here is the entire painting process captured in time-lapse… enjoy the visuals, with a beautiful soundtrack, courtesy of The Ambershift. And now… for process shots and pictures of our adventure!

March 13, 2018

“When Gary Met Jerry” — A Portrait of Gary Cooper in Front of the Seinfeld Diner

Moving out West from Manhattan, if I set-up shop and began painting pastoral cowboy scenes… they’d (literally) run me out of town, on a rail. No. That wouldn’t work. So… over the past two years… I’ve been trying to identify my vision of the West, through the lens of the East. Finally — the epiphany — Western Cowboys from the silver screen, in front of famous NYC neons. My first? Gary Cooper, from The Westerner, on his horse, in front of the Seinfeld Diner — Monk’s (actually, Tom’s Restaurant).

The narrative? Gary arrives at Monk’s, unannounced, for a drop-in with Jerry. Jerry offers Gary a bowl of cereal. Gary offers Jerry a smoke. They both decide this isn’t working out (it’s not like Gary asked for help moving, right Keith Hernandez?)… so Gary jumps on his horse, in search a gunfight… something ‘The Westerner’ was missing.

https://www.facebook.com/borbay/videos/1648992768517702/

Check the entire process inside a hot minute, soundtrack courtesy of Gato Loco. And, pardner, do read-on for more process.

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 2, 2018

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar Painting

Saddle-up partner… here is my latest neon painting… The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. This baby began at Four Seasons Jackson Hole, and was completed at Borbay studios. Read more

November 4, 2017

Citgo Sign Painting En Plein Air by Borbay

I first set foot on Boston University’s campus as a 17-year-old, 123-pound runner, looking to channel the Terrier. Despite graduating from the College of Fine Arts, I never painted live on the streets of Boston.

So, when I found myself in town for the first time in ten years… I decided to rectify this egregious error. With my penchant for neon, and the recent drama surrounding Citgo… the subject chose me.

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.