Tag: Upper East Side

Advertising Week New York City Collage Painting

Borbay Advertising Week 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.

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A Portrait of Woody Allen Wishing He Was Someone Else

Portrait of Woody Allen by Borbay

“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!

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

Jeremy Penn "Young American" Painting

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.

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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.

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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 | Old Bay by Borbay

Old Bay Painting by Borbay

A good idea is a good idea, so when George Malley suggested I paint the Old Bay Seasoning can, I was all about it. It took one copy of the Baltimore Sun sent from Maryland and almost a year, but the painting is now complete. For these tastebuds, Old Bay is like candy, enhancing the flavor of anything it touches.

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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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Painting Process | Upper East Side town Houses


Check out my painting process in a movie format, set to the world class tunes of Danish star Ali Kazim.

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