Tag: Uma Thurman

October Studio Update: Borbay Paints Pepsi, Buscemi

Central Park South Painting by Borbay

It’s been an intense October. As the paint flies and the leaves color, crisp and fall — here’s what’s happening in my world… and beyond.

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A Portrait of Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson

Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson Painting by Borbay

“Never let the truth get in the way of a good story kid” — Enoch Malachi Thompson.

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Borbay Paints Michael Jackson, Inc. Book Cover

Michael Jackson, Inc. Painting by Borbay

Rewind to December, 2010. I recall pondering a portrait series, but found I had 99 problems and picking a portrait subject was one. As fate would have it, I decided to paint Jay Z, which lead to a series of hip hop stars nearly identical to Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s Cash Kings.

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2013 — Borbay’s Year in Review

2013 Borbays Year in Review

Oh what a glorious year — my finest, in fact, even better than 2012. Let’s get right to the heart of this thing.
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Jack’s Favorite Things, Simon and Schuster, Miami and More

Uma Thurman as The Black Mamba Painting by Borbay

Happy Friday. And now for five pieces of news from the busy, and extremely messy Borbay studio.

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Square Up With Borbay Online

Borbay on Square

You can now acquire a Borbay original, online, instantly at the Square Borbay Marketplace. Domestic shipping is listed for all of the works, if you require international delivery, please contact me and I will calculate the shipping in advance.

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Painting Process Uma Black Mamba From Kill Bill

Uma Thurman as The Black Mamba Painting by Borbay

When it comes to Kick Ass female roles, the first lady I think of is Uma Thurman, as Beatrix Kiddo aka, Black Mamba in Tarantino’s Kill Bill series. Her characters range and depth explore the full gamut of emotions… and, of course, she hacks up a few hundred peeps along the way.

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