Tag: Painting Process

Birdies for Breast Cancer Painting Entitled “Ribbons”

Birdies For Breast Cancer Painting Entitled "Ribbons" by Borbay

On Monday, October 1, 2012, this painting will be live-auctioned at the Birdies for Breast Cancer Celebrity Golf Classic.

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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 A Portrait of Simon Fredricks

Simon Fredricks a Portrait by Borbay

I’m delighted to release my latest commissioned portrait — Mr. Simon Fredricks. Simon contacted me by email expressing his interest in a portrait in the style of my actor series, a swift correspondence ensued, and off we went.

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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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Painting Process Navy Beach in Montauk Long Island

Navy Beach Montauk Painting by Borbay

When hockey teammate and friend Peter Niemi invited yours truly to join him in Montauk, I set the land-speed record for the word ‘yes’.

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ARTPROV at The Tank, A Painting for Charity

ARTPROV Borbay Painting July 2012

On July 12th, I joined the ARTPROV team for a performance at The Tank‘s beautiful new space. I created this painting in 80 minutes which will be auctioned to benefit The Life Through Art Foundation — stand by for details.

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Painting Process The Guggenheim #4

Guggenheim Painting 4 by Borbay 2012

Back in 2009, my first professional painting was of The Guggenheim. This became an important landmark for my career, so I decided to try it again in 2010. Finally, I decided to make one each year for 20 years. This black-and-white canvas marks year #4 of 20.

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Painting Process The Guggenheim Rotunda in Grey and White

Guggenheim Rotunda Painting in Black and White by Borbay

The lure of The Guggenheim is simply too great. No, this isn’t Guggenheim #4… my 20 years of Guggenheim’s are painted in the same location on 89th and 5th Avenue, of the opposite view, on 30″X30″ canvases… This black and white painting was made to support Frank’s Doors — treat it like Chicago politics, vote early and often.

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California High School Art Students Create Borbay Inspired Art

Take a look at this beautiful video created by talented artist and teacher Lora Sanders.  Each year Lora’s students create work in the Borbay style, using my online process as a guideline. The video tells the tale… so I’ll let it do the talking.

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Painting Process | Berry’s Favorite Place in Larchmont, New York

Berry Larchmont Painting 24 Helena Ave by Borbay

And without further adieu: the final piece on the Larchmont series: Berry’s Favorite Place.

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