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Two Year Anniversary of Being a Professional Artist

Borbay on Met Rooftop

Exactly two years ago, I declared my independence and became a full-time “Professional Location Artist” — my longest career to-date. Since then, I’ve had the honor of being named Time Out New York’s Most Creative New Yorker 2009, secured and delivered over 50 commissions, painted 162 canvases, and created on-location in Manhattan, Milan, Chicago, Minnesota, Las Vegas and Jamaica.

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Painting Process | Marilyn Monroe, Andy Would Understand

Marilyn Borbay Bombed

A few years back, I was strolling along Madison Avenue when I happened upon an “up-scale” thrift store. There, perched high upon the wall was Blue Marilyn by Andy Warhol — a 25.5″X25.25″ reproduction shimmering in the low light. After no small amount of negotiations,  $125 later I found myself with a fake Andy tucked under my arm, but six blocks from his old townhouse on Lex and 89th.

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Painting Process | The Guggenheim #3

Guggenheim Painting 3 by Borbay 2011

It began in 2009… my first Guggenheim painting. Then in 2010, I decided to do it again… same location and canvas size… after #2, I decided to paint The Guggenheim every June for 20 years. Beyond being one of my favorite places in the city, this will allow me to see my style  progression in a consistent way. After the jump, process shots of The Guggenheim #3.

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Painting Process | The Flag House, 24 Helena Avenue Larchmont NY

Larchmont Flag House Painting by Borbay

After raising two children over 30 years, the Hoffman family has placed their house on the market. So, being commissioned to paint their storied home — theFlag House in Larchmont, New York was a special project. To truly comprehend the warm memories of this special place, I had the pleasure of spending an evening at the house, grilling, swimming and chatting with the family.

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An Evening With Daniel Lamarre, Cirque du Soleil Inspiration

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On Monday I spent an “Evening with Daniel Lamarre” — President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil. Following a brief film introducing Cirque, Mr. Lamarre engaged in a dialog with Adi Ignatius, Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Business Review Group. Finally, the floor was opened for questions… Read more

Painting Process | Doctor DRE ala NWA

Dr Dre Painting by Borbay

At first, he went by Dr. J — inspired by his basketball hero, Julius Erving (my Dad played high school ball against him). After receiving a Masters in Mixology, Andre Young became a Doctor.

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Painting Process | Shady Will Rainbow Flag It

Eminem Collage Painting by Borbay

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (aka, Slim Shady, aka, Eminem) tried to kill himself. Surviving, he went on to place second at the 1997 Rap Olympics which lead to a demo request at the hands of Jimmy Iovine, CEO of Interscope Records. He shared it with DRE. A year later, The Source featured Eminem in its “Unsigned Hype” column.

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Painting Process | Duane Park TriBeCa New York Commission

Duane Park TriBeCa Painting By Borbay

The first plein air painting of the season is always magical. The location? Duane Park, TriBeCa, New York, United States of America, Earth. The mission? To capture this TriBeCa neighborhood staple in an architectural impressionist style.

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Atelier Klimat Event Photos — Living NYC Artists Mingle With The Living

Atelier Klimat A Group Exhibition

As seen in BlackBook and Max’s Kansas City, Atelier Klimat‘s opening reception began at 7PM and carried on late into a stormy Manhattan evening that saw lightening strike the Empire State Building thrice. A terribly good-looking crowd braved said storm to soak up the art and atmosphere of Klimat, a premier East Village establishment.

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Painting Process | Piata Universitatii in Bucharest

University Square in Bucharest

Sometimes recreating a place, experience and moment in time requires the marriage of multiple images. Since I was unable to travel to Romania to paint University Square in person, we had to get creative.

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