Tag: Walter White

David Chase Discusses The Final Scene Of The Sopranos

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Painting by Borbay

Here is some amazing insight on the final episode of ‘The Sopranos’ from David Chase himself, courtesy of DGA. This, of course, was one of my favorite all-time series… hence, the portrait of Mr. Gandolfini.

2014 — Year in Review on Canvas and Beyond

Borbay Hand Action by Derek Van Oss

2014 was my finest year in every possible way. Coraline crawled, walked, ran… I traveled extensively to Jackson Hole, Vegas, LA, Chicago, Montreal, Vancouver, Miami, The Bahamas and Minnesota. It was a record year for sales, and, most importantly, the artistic fulfillment was deep.

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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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“Go Out and Get It For Yourself” A Portrait of Don Draper

Jon Hamm as Don Draper Painting by Borbay

As a reformed Madison Avenue Tribeca-Based Advertising business director, I confess — I’ve imagined myself as Don Draper… sitting cross-legged in a fine suit trendy jeans, sipping Wild Turkey ginger-ale, smoking a cigarette smiling, pitching the world’s finest campaign mollifying the procurement department…

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June Update: King of Pop, Sad Clown

Borbay and Zack O'Malley Greenburg at Forbes Photo by Glen Davis

There is now, officially, a Borbay newsletter… if you’d like to join, please do. Enjoy!

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“It’s a Stereotype. And it’s Offensive.” A Portrait of Tony Soprano

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Painting by Borbay

Introducing Antihero #4 — Tony Soprano. Where to begin? Not only are the Sopranos my favorite painting companions, the late James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony is one of the great character turns in history. I’ve watched the series start-to-finish ten times, and will continue to do so for years.

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Borbay’s Studio Update, Dexter, Vegas, MJ

Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan Painting by Borbay

It’s official — I’m putting out a newsletter. Want in on the inbox goodness? OK, on to the action. We will start with Dexter… Read more

Born In Blood, Both Of Us — A Portrait of Dexter Morgan

Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan Painting by Borbay

I remember someone asking me, “have you seen Dexter — amazing show.”

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Wanna Play Games? Okay. Tony Montana Portrait by Borbay

Al Pacino as Tony Montana Painting by Borbay

If you walked into my collegiate apartment on Buswell Street in 2001, you’d find two images of Tony Montana on the wall. Scarface. All you have to do is say the word, and people understand. Okay? Al Pacino’s electric political refugee marks painting number two in my growing ‘Anti-Hero’ series.

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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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