Tag: Sign Art

The Western Motel, Sayre Oklahoma — A Route 66 Painting

Western Motel Painting by Borbay

Ready for some random trivia? I’ve driven across the United States seven times, and spent at least two nights in every state (save for Alaska — I’ve never been).

During those adventures, I’ve traversed every mile of Route 66… also, affectionately known as ‘The Mother Road’. So, when a gentleman with a Route 66 email address signed-up for my newsletter — I had to find out more. Following a brief correspondence, I discovered Robert Gehl is on the Route 66 Association of Missouri Board of Directors… specifically, Advisor for the Neon Heritage Preservation team. It was through these conversations that Robert put The Western Motel, in Sayre, OK on my radar.

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The Virginian Jackson Hole, a Borbay Neon Painting

The Virginian Lodge Jackson Hole Painting by Borbay

Introducing, my latest neon painting — ‘The Virginian’ — an iconic beacon in the Jackson Hole skyline. But why The Virg? Why now?

Well, you may have heard the property is on sale for a crisp $60,000,000 (the painting will be available for slightly less)… and, as it happens, the broker is friend, collector and patient golf partner — Greg Prugh. So, I figured the timing was perfect.

Care to see this beauty come together in 46 seconds? Look no further than the link above… set to the aptly named track, “Borbay 2.0”, courtesy of my guys Nelson and Ahmed.

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White Horse Tavern Neon Sign Painting by Borbay

White Horse Tavern Painting by Borbay 2020

2020 is here… and so is my first signed painting — the ‘White Horse Tavern’.  For those of you with literary passion… the ghost of Dylan Thomas lives here.

And, in case you haven’t heard — the White Horse is now owned by Eytan Sugarman — a gentleman I’ve come to know since beginning this piece. I’m looking forward to kicking-it with Eytan at this iconic NYC institution, drink in hand.

Care to join me on a time lapse journey? Here’s sending lots of love to MH the Verb for the 🔥 soundtrack. Call me biased, but I’m partial to those with a ‘Borbay in their hallway’ — I also enjoy imported bottles of vodka from Norway.

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“When Gary Met Jerry” — A Portrait of Gary Cooper in Front of the Seinfeld Diner

Gary Cooper Painting by Borbay

Moving out West from Manhattan, if I set-up shop and began painting pastoral cowboy scenes… they’d (literally) run me out of town, on a rail. No. That wouldn’t work. So… over the past two years… I’ve been trying to identify my vision of the West, through the lens of the East. Finally — the epiphany — Western Cowboys from the silver screen, in front of famous NYC neons. My first? Gary Cooper, from The Westerner, on his horse, in front of the Seinfeld Diner — Monk’s (actually, Tom’s Restaurant).

The narrative? Gary arrives at Monk’s, unannounced, for a drop-in with Jerry. Jerry offers Gary a bowl of cereal. Gary offers Jerry a smoke. They both decide this isn’t working out (it’s not like Gary asked for help moving, right Keith Hernandez?)… so Gary jumps on his horse, in search a gunfight… something ‘The Westerner’ was missing.

When Gary Met Jerry

For the past two years, I've been wondering how to capture the West, as a man from the East? Then, it hit me — famous Westerns cowboys, in front of landmark Manhattan, New York neons… the first in my East-Meets-West series? Gary Cooper, on his horse, in front of the Seinfeld diner — "Monks" (actually Tom's Restaurant). The painting captures Cooper, leaving the diner, after a drop-in with Jerry Seinfeld. Jerry offered Gary a bowl of cereal, Gary offered Jerry a smoke… you can imagine how that went down. Watch this baby come together in 50 seconds, with some stellar sounds courtesy of Gato Loco.

Posted by Borbay on Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Check the entire process inside a hot minute, soundtrack courtesy of Gato Loco. And, pardner, do read-on for more process.

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Old Town Bar Neon Sign Painting

Old Town Bar Neon Painting by Borbay

Whenever I return to Manhattan, I find myself wandering the streets… memories, flowing like wine. In November, I met good friend, Tony Black, for a pint of the dark stuff at Old Town. Before leaving, I told the owner, Fitz, “I’m going to paint your sign.”

Raw Source Image Old Town by Borbay

They say, “do what you say you’re going to do,” so I did… and here was my source image.

My legally issued artistic license allows for interpretation. If you’d like to see the entire process in one minute in time lapse, narrated by yours truly… view this video… more of a photo and commentary person? Read on dear friend.

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Apollo Theater Painting by Borbay

The Apollo Theater Painting by Borbay

Manhattan inspiration found me once again… And, so,  before I move to Idaho — I’d like to share my depiction of The World Famous Apollo Theater.

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Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Painting 2013

Welcome to Las Vegas Painting by Borbay

Three trips to Vegas, three years, three Welcome to Las Vegas Sign paintings. Here is number three…

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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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Borbay and Lankin Paint Live at Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece in Manhattan

Broadway Bares Painting #1 by Borbay
Our Broadway Bares adventure began when Ari Lankin painted an impromptu tatoo on the arm of a Kriss Angel dancer in front of the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign. They suggested we paint live at Broadway Bares Las Vegas, which we did, at Planet Hollywood. A few weeks back, Ari received a call requesting the live-painting action for the fittingly named “Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece” at the Roseland Ballroom on Father’s Day (the Vegas installment was on Easter Sunday). And just like that, it was on.

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Live Painting For Charity, Broadway Bares, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas

Borbay Broadway Bares by christophermichaelphotography@gmail.com

When you find yourself painting alongside the finest Vegas dancers in Las Vegas, live, at Planet Hollywood… it becomes a high-note on an already melodic adventure. Ari‘s chance meeting at The Welcome to Las Vegas sign lead to this particular charitable evening — Broadway Bares.

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