Tag: Ahmed Mahmoud

Kenneth Francis Begasse Collage Painting by Borbay

Kenneth Francis Begasse Collage Painting by Borbay

I had the great honor of painting the late Kenneth Francis Begasse’s portrait. Affectionately known as “Senior”, the piece was commissioned by Michael Sanzen, partner at Concentric Healthcare Experience, as a gift for Senior’s family. The work and process were transformed into a beautiful mural, which was unveiled at their TriBeCa headquarters last week.

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Long Island City Pepsi Sign Painting by Borbay

Pepsi Sign Long Island City Painting by Borbay

I’m delighted to present my latest commissioned painting: The Long Island City Pepsi Cola Sign.

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Painting Process: Central Park Southeast at Twilight

Central Park South Painting by Borbay

Central Park Southeast… at Twilight… my third Futurist Revival canvas. Many of these buildings hold a special place in my heart… but I’ll get into that later.

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Painting Process Detective Morgan Somerset

Morgan Freeman as Detective Somerset Painting by Borbay

“California, tell your people to stay away. Stay away now, don’t – don’t come in here. Whatever you hear, stay away! John Doe has the upper hand!” And with this, we steel ourselves for the climax.

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Painting Process | Dr. Bill Venkman Starring in the Kick Ass Actors Series

Dr Bill Venkman by Borbay

When I was a kid, I built a proton pack out of Construx, and fired vigorously into the clouds on an overcast day. My inspiration? Dr. Peter Venkman… a scientist that didn’t suck. So, 28 years later, I paid homage to one of my favorite characters (and actor) with this painting: Dr. Bill Venkman.

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Painting Process Ditch Plains Beach Bungalow, Montauk Long Island

Ditch Plains Beach Bungalow in Montauk Painting by Borbay

Another day in Montauk, another painting. Following an amazing evening at Navy Beach, Paul Zepeda and me hit Ditch Plains beach in search of good bungalow.

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Painting Process The Four Queens, Fremont Street Las Vegas

4 Four Queens Las Vegas Painting by Borbay

If you have been to Las Vegas, and haven’t been to Fremont Street, you haven’t experienced Vegas. Last year, Ari Lankin and yours truly set-up on the street to paint the El Cortez Hotel. This year, thanks to Lisa Robinson, we had the VIP Fremont Experience in front of the storied Four Queens Hotel and Casino.

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Painting Process The Welcome To Las Vegas Sign Redux 2012

Welcome To Las Vegas Sign Painting by Borbay 2012

Vegas baby! For a second year, Ari Lankin and yours truly, this year joined by Paul Zepeda, shipped off to Vegas for nine days of painting madness. I’m starting off with my Welcome to Las Vegas Redux painting… here is last year’s.

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