Category: Collaboration

The Practical Creative Podcast Features Borbay

Borbay Practical Creative Podcast

I had the great pleasure of speaking with Jeremiah Krage on his Practical Creative Podcast… we discussed art, art business, writing and how it all comes together.

You can give the feature a listen above… and be sure to check out Jeremiah’s site… it’s rich with excellent tips, advice and stories!

 

A Tale of Two Sahara’s, ala Vintage Las Vegas

Sahara Las Vegas Collage Painting by Borbay

I ran my first (and only) marathon in Las Vegas. We celebrated Erin’s 30th Birthday in Sin City. Since 2011, I’ve painted in the land of neon seven times.

So, you can imagine the stoke factor, when Kevin Barry Fine Art commissioned me to paint The Sahara — two times!

A Slice of Vintage Las Vegas — Revisiting The Sahara

Introducing, a double feature! Two paintings of the iconic Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada… these works were commissioned by Kevin Barry Fine Art… can you guess where they will be hanging?

Posted by Borbay on Friday, October 5, 2018

You can check the entire double feature above, in a shade over sixty seconds. Huge thanks to the Ambershift for a sizzling custom soundtrack! Now let’s take a closer look at these bad boys…

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The Art of Being Bill: Bill Murray and the Many Faces of Awesome

Buy The Art of Being Bill- Bill Murray and the Many Faces of Awesome

Stoked to share — my painting of Bill Murray as Dr. Venkman will be featured in a new book: The Art of Being Bill: Bill Murray and the Many Faces of Awesome by Ezra Croft and Jennifer Raiser!

This bad boy hits the shelves on August 28th — order your copy on Amazon.

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Victor Idaho Mural Painting by Borbay

Victor Idaho Mural Painting by Borbay

I’m beyond delighted to share the “Victor Idaho Mural” — 264-square-feet of neon, painted on-stage at Victor City Park!

VICTOR IDAHO Mural by Borbay

I am beyond thrilled to share the final Victor Idaho mural! At 264-square-feet, this is the largest Borbay original in the world. So many to thank… my fellow Victor PlaceMakers for making this happen — Erin Gaffney, Liv Goodale and Molly Absolon; Victor's amazing Mayor — Jeff Potter; the Victor City Council; our incredible Patron Sponsors — RAD Curbside, Ingenium Interiors, Pam Parkins Law, Patricia Barganier, Teton Timberframe, Jackson Hole Still Works and Teton Valley Health; everyone who generously donated to this project (I will be thanking you all personally); the Teton Valley Foundation for allowing us to create the backdrop for Music on Main; Raymond Howard and Sheelagh Howard for hosting a fundraising event (and helping me prime the surface); Teton Valley News, Jackson Hole Buckrail and KIFI Local News 8 for covering the mural; the astounding citizens of Victor, Idaho for making us feel at home; MH the Verb for an amazing soundtrack; to each and every person who stopped by to keep me company; my fabulous and supportive wife, Erin Borbet; our kiddos, Coraline, Vega and Esser; my folks, Steve Borbet and Kathie Borbet. Thank you! I am beyond proud of this painting, and couldn't have done it without you…

Posted by Borbay on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Here are six weeks of work, distilled into 90-seconds. Thank you to my boy MH the Verb for a perfect soundtrack… now, let’s take a deep-dive into this massive project.

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Pour It On — An Interview With SOZ

SOZ

When in Vegas, meet an EDM duo, and ink a licensing deal. Here is a Q&A with my new partners in creative collaboration… SOZ!

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TWIN PEAKS SAN FRANCISCO — A Brendan Ben Feeney Collaboration

Twin Peaks Painting by Borbay

I’m honored and delighted to share the commissioned collaboration between yours truly, and artist extraordinaire — Brendan Ben Feeney. I met BBF on Twitter many years ago… in fact, he was kind enough to send Erin and I a photograph for our wedding back in 2011.

As time developed, so too did our friendship and admiration for one another. When Ben reached out with his idea, I couldn’t wait to begin our Twin Peaks collaboration.

Brendan Ben Feeney Twin Peaks Photo

Here is Ben’s amazing photograph, which guided the way. This work was featured in Tufts Magazine, along with an in-depth profile on BBF.

Twin Peaks Tavern, San Francisco — A Commission/Collaboration

Stoked to share my latest commissioned painting — Twin Peaks Tavern, a San Francisco icon. The painting was based on an award-winning photograph by artist, collector and friend — Brendan Ben Feeney. It was an honor! Enjoy the time lapse process.

Posted by Borbay on Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Here is the entire process inside of one minute… enjoy, and thank you to my boys, The Ambershift, for the delightful sounds.

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Victor City Mural Approved — Fundraising Under Way

Victor City Mural Working Comp

When I spent three months in Teton Village in 2015, I met former Victor mayor, Scott Fitzgerald, at a Silicon Couloir meeting. He described Victor, Idaho (population 2,088) with such enthusiasm, I was sold, and moved to Teton Valley with my family in March of 2016.

It took one round of golf with the current Victor Mayor Jeff Potter, to inspire civic involvement… which lead to my role in the Victor Placemakers Committee, and eventual board seat on the Victor Urban Renewal Agency.  While collectively discussing public art possibilities, another former mayor, Zachary Smith, came up with the brilliant idea to paint the stage in Victor City Park. With the help of my fellow Placemakers — Liv Goodale, Erin Gaffney and Molly Absolon… we built a mural proposal from the ground up… which was approved by City Council last week!

Public art is coming to Victor

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Afronaut — An Album Cover For MH the Verb’s Revolution

AFRONAUT MH the Verb Album Cover Painting by Borbay

MH the Verb created the magic… I painted a picture to represent his creation.  Introducing the cover of AFRONAUT — MH’s latest album… which, friends, is a banger.

As a nuanced creative collaboration of the most exciting variety, I’ve weaved a Q&A with MH throughout the process photos below.

And feel the POWER… in the exclusive time lapse and video release for MH’s 1st single.

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Win The Spirit Of Wyoming Winning Painting!

Win A Jackalope Painting by Borbay

You can win the Spirit of Wyoming winning painting and support The Art Association of Jackson Hole by purchasing one, or many raffle tickets!

The Art Association has made visual art a vital part of creative life in Jackson Hole for over 53 years. The staff, board, instructors, and volunteers provided visual art experiences to over 21,000 people last year, including 228 low income or at-risk youth and outreach sessions for 23 different service organizations in the valley.

Hold on, back up, what is this and how did we get here? Let’s go back to 2014, and take it from the top.

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Jackson Hole Still Works Spirit of Wyoming Label Contest

Jackson Hole Jackalope Painting by Borbay

JACKSON, WYOMING — On June 23rd, from 6:00-8:00PM, Jackson Hole Still Works and The Art Association of Jackson Hole will host the 3rd Annual Spirit of Wyoming competition. For the second year, I’m fortunate enough to have horse jackalope in the race.

Friends, do make your way to the Still Works Distillery this Friday evening… for the $15 price of admission, you will receive one complimentary (delicious) cocktail, and a vote for the winner. Your vote counts… each year the winner is decided to a handful or less — so grab a beverage and exercise your right to dress up a gorgeous bottle of vodka!

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