Tag: People

October 7, 2011

Borbay Brands Bomb Wines, Painting and Branding Process

Earlier this year, I was contacted by Jim Carney and Susan Weeden to discuss their new project — Bomb Wines. My name was kindly sent their way by former American-Record holding steeplechaser, art collector and friend George Malley. Read more

October 1, 2011

Artist In The World, Never Ending Art Trip, Borbay in the Studio

A few days ago, artist and photographer André Smits stopped by the studio to take my portrait… from behind. I am now part of his global art project entitled: “Artists In The World“. André and I got connected through my good friends over at Happy Famous Artists — which is how Mr. Smits has been finding all of his artists, not through a list, but through word of mouth. This is a great series, and I highly recommend checking out the photographs… definitely a new and interesting take.

September 26, 2011

Borbay’s Advertising Week Commission, As Seen in Bloomberg’s Business Week, AdWeek and Fast Company

Recently, I was commissioned by the fine folks at Advertising Week to create a Manhattan-centric collage-painting for their 8th Anniversary. To promote Advertising Week, they created an ad featuring my painting, which can be found in Bloomberg’s Business Week, AdWeek and Fast Company.

September 21, 2011

Manhattan Mural at Jake’s Saloon, West 57th Street and 10th Avenue, by Borbay & Penn

The owners of Jake’s Saloon commissioned Artist Jeremy Penn and yours truly to create an old-tyme Manhattan scene on the 11X26 foot exterior brick wall at their 875 10th Avenue location, at the North West corner of West 57th and 10th Avenue. We relished the opportunity to make our mark on the Manhattan landscape.

September 2, 2011

Advertising Week New York City Collage Painting

Three years ago, I was working as Business Director for Fantasy Interactive. At the time, my life revolved around clients, projects, proposals, SOW’s and presentations. Today, I paint for 4-7 hours a day and spend a solid 1-3 hours a day evangelizing, promoting and selling my work. This agency experience and my current role served as the catalyst for showing my #KingsOfHipHop art exhibition at the offices of Publicis Modem on 9/15.

August 11, 2011

A Portrait of Woody Allen Wishing He Was Someone Else

“My one regret in life is that I am not someone else” — Woody Allen. This, no doubt, is a perfect quote for Mr. Allen Stewart Konigsberg. Enjoy the process video below!

August 5, 2011

Painting Process Video, House of Haiku With MrJeffDess and Calvin Booker

Last night, The House of Haiku rocked-out the Brooklyn Historical Society in an hour-long show. MrJeffDess delivered inspiring, “80’s babies” haiku, while Calvin Booker provided not only the beats, but some Apollo Theater recognition-worthy tap dancing. Check out the video, and find out more about MrJeffDess.

July 26, 2011

Painting Process | Weezy Taught Me, Not Yeezy

All seven kings are now painted… Number 7, Lil Wayne.

July 20, 2011

Penn Represents USA, Topless Times Square Painting, New Museum Gallery Walk

BIG NEWS: friend and artist Jeremy Penn will represent the United States of America at The Pan-American Games in Mexico this August. He will be painting a 5’X5′ rose for our nation, one of 42 from around the world. Check out the full press release here. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor for a talented artist.

July 15, 2011

Painting Process | Borbay Wedding Party Collage Painting

I am delighted to announce my marriage to Erin Nicole Borbet, the love of my life! This is a painting I created as a gift to our wedding party. Enjoy the video, enjoy your life.