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August 2009

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• 08.30.09
  Painting Process | Charlie The Tax Man Painting Process | Comments

  Let me state first, I am an a-political guy at heart. However, I do have a penchant for a good Houdini - and when it comes to making assets disappear... well, if you read the papers, you know Charlie The Tax Man can ghost a million like it's hot. Process of a polarizing pol after the jump. Continue Reading...

  Tagged: Apolitical, Art, Artist, Borbay, Borbay.com, Charles Rangel, Charlie the Tax Man, Colorist, Hidden Assets, Houdini, Manhattan, New York City, New York Post, Painting, Painting Process, Pay your Taxes Charlie, Polarizing, Portrait
  
• 08.29.09
  Painting Process | NY Post Mortem Painting Process | Comments

  My second piece inspired by the NY Post - this time, a tragedy. The Taconic Crash was front page news for several weeks. Imagine, the facts, details and statistics of one final act can trump an entire existence. Process after the jump. Continue Reading...

  Tagged: Art, Artist, BAC, Borbay, Crash, Gross Incapacitation, Lasting Statistics, Manhattan, New York City, NY Post, Painting, Painting Process, Taconic Crash, THC, Tragedy
  
• 08.28.09
  Painting Process | ESPN Zone NYC in Times Square Painting Process | Comments

  After three days in Times Square, my ESPN Zone NYC picture has been completed. About a month ago, I was painting Elaine's on 2nd Avenue, when ESPN Zone's Marketing Manager stopped by. She inquired about my painting their storefront in honor of ESPN Zone NYC's ten year anniversary. A few emails later, I found myself in the heart of Times Square, recreating everyone's favorite sports lounge. After the jump, the full painting process. Thank you to everyone who came out to visit over the past few days, including, Erin, Pat, Justin, Rob, Dan, Wendy, Liza, Eegan, Paul for stopping by - ...

  Tagged: @ESPNZONEnyc, Art, Artist, Borbay, Borbay.com, Conversations, Details, ESPN Zone, Facebook, Inspiration, Manhattan, Midtown, New York City, Painting, Painting Process, Palette, People, Plein Air, Sharpie, Sportscenter, Times Square, Visiting
  
• 08.27.09
  Painting Process | ESPN Zone NYC Day Two Painting Process | Comments

  When you get down to the details, progress slows dramatically. Here is the result of Day Two in Times Square painting ESPN Zone, with three progress pictures after the jump. It should be one more session, which, weather permitting, will start around 1:30 - 2:00 PM today. Continue Reading...

  Tagged: @ESPNZONEnyc, Art, Artist, Borbay, Details, ESPN Zone, Inspiration, Manhattan, Midtown, New York City, Painting, Painting Process, Plein Air, Sharpie, Times Square
  
• 08.26.09
  Painting Process | ESPN Zone NYC Day One Painting Process | Comments

  About a month ago, I was painting Elaine's on 2nd Avenue, when ESPN Zone's Marketing Manager stopped by. She inquired about my painting their storefront in honor of ESPN Zone NYC's ten year anniversary. A few emails later, I found myself in the heart of Times Square, recreating everyone's favorite sports lounge. After the jump, a pictorial recap of day one. Thank you Erin, Pat and Justin for stopping by - and Ari for the nightcap(s). Continue Reading...
• 08.24.09
  August 24, 2009 Borbay to Paint ESPN Zone NYC Press Release | Comments

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY - August 24, 2009 - Manhattan-based location artist, Borbay, will be painting the facade of ESPN Zone, NYC in Times Square, on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He will begin at 11:00 AM, and will continue until the picture is finished, or until he drinks three or more beers. Stop by, say hello, and feel free to take photos (please add a "Borbay" tag to any snapshot you take and upload.) You can view Borbay's painting gallery here. Please direct all inquires to: jason@borbay.com Note: this press release has been written in the Third Person.

  Tagged: @ESPNZONEnyc, Art, Artist, Beer, Borbay, Borbay.com, Commas, ESPN Zone, Hard Stops, Immediate Release, Inspiration, Manhattan, MET, Midtown, New York City, Painting, Painting Process, Plein Air, Press Release, Sharpie, Tag Request, Third Person, Times Square
  
• 08.24.09
  Painting Process Video | Still Born Painting Process | Comments

  This 4'X4' canvas was created in one day, and was based on a still life including a functional combine of claw hammers (below.) Conveying the importance of hockey and art was a challenge which proved near fatal, thanks to the smell emanating from my gear. Thankfully, with the help of Greg McMahon's sharp eye, and some Lysol, I was able to finish the canvas. Behold, the mythological Hammer Lamp - known to prey on un-expecting nails from above. It's natural habitat is a hipsters living room, replete with empty PBR beer cans, neon signs and Obama posters. Hope! The final piece.

  Tagged: Art, Artist, Borbay, Borbay.com, Foul Smelling Gear, Functional Combine, Giant Canvas, Habitat, Hammer Lamp, Hipsters, Ice Hockey, Inspiration, Manhattan, Mixed Media, Modern, Obama, Painting, Painting Process, Still Born, Still Life, Time Lapse Video
  
• 08.18.09
  Painting Process | Spoonbridge and Cherry Painting Process | Comments

  Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen did it right, with Spoonbridge and Cherry in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Ever since I first laid eyes on this masterpiece, I knew it must be painted. After the jump, each step along the way. A special thank you goes out to the Walker Art Center, for granting me permission to paint in the garden. Continue Reading...

  Tagged: Art, Artist, Borbay, Charles Sheeler, Cherry, Claes Oldenberg, Coosje van Bruggen, Erin, Family, Farmers Tan, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minnesota, Minnetonka, Modern, Painting, Painting Process, Palette, Plein Air, Sharpie, Spoonbridge, Spoonbridge and Cherry, Sun Burn, Sunny Day
  
• 08.17.09
  Painting Process | Minnetonka Flowers Painting Process | Comments

  On a bright, sunny Minnesotan day - I set up my easel in the Hessel yard to paint some flowers. Not my typical subject matter, but I needed to sharpen the dagger for Tuesday's main event - the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center, downtown Minneapolis. Petals of process after the jump. Continue Reading...

  Tagged: Art, Artist, Borbay, Borbay.com, Erin, Family, Inspiration, Mental Photoshop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnetonka, Painting, Painting Process, Palette, Plein Air, Sculpture Garden, Sharpie, Sun, under painting, Walker Art Center
  
• 08.14.09
  New Piece | New York Post Inspired General Action | Comments

  Here is the 30"X30" canvas. This piece was inspired by the incessant coverage of the horrific car wreck on the Taconic. It sparked a thought of the numbers, images and labels you become associated with instantaneously; in perpetuity.

  Tagged: Borbay, CRASH MA WAS A TOKER, Incessant, Instantaneous, Manhattan, Mom, New York Post, Overwhelmed, Paint, Painting, Pot, Taconic Crash, Tragedy
  

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