Month: June 2014

“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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Title Guarantee Building Painted from Perch’s Los Angeles Rooftop

Title Guarantee Building Painting by Borbay

As magic carpet ride that is Michael Jackson, Inc. continues,  I find myself in Los Angeles. I’ve been dying to paint here, so I decided to spend a few days and find the best rooftop view in Los Angeles. Thanks to Joseph and the awesome team over at Perch, mission accomplished.

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Help Harboring Hearts, Acquire Borbay’s Sheep Meadow

Central Park Sheep Meadow Painting by Borbay

I met Michelle Javian through a friend, and after a five minute conversation, I donated my Sheep Meadow painting. Her charity, Harboring Hearts, is doing amazing things…

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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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Michael Jackson, Inc. Book Launch Party at Forbes

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

On Tuesday, June 4th, Forbes hosted a splendid book launch party for Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s Michael Jackson, Inc. (already the #1 Business and Leadership title on Amazon).

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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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