Tag: Borbay Portraits

I’m Now A Forbes Contributing Writer

Borbay Speaks at Forbes Photo by Glen Davis

It began with a cold call to Forbes back in 2011, asking for Zack O’Malley Greenburg. I had just completed my #KingsofHipHop portrait series, when I spotted his Cash Kings of Hip Hop list. Fortunately, Zack entertained my call, previewed the show and we became friends.

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Serena Williams Collage Painting by Borbay

Serena Williams Collage Painting by Borbay

This 30″X30″ Acrylic and Collage Painting on Canvas of Serena Williams will be auctioned to benefit the Serena Williams Fund in South Beach this Friday.

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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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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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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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Painting Process Fred Lebow Portrait

Fred Lebow Portrait Painting by Borbay

Fred Lebow — runner, innovator, ladies man, founder of the New York City Marathon. Growing up on Long Island, I watched this race each year, dreaming of one day winning it myself. Alas, it was never meant to be, but my connection to running still runs deep.

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