Tag: Susan Pieper

Vegas Gold — Unexpected Awesomeness

Ari Lankin and Sheila in Vegas

A chance encounter in Vegas — Back in 2011 during our first Vegas Trip, Ari was asked to create a temporary tattoo on the arm of Sheila… a renowned performer on the strip. It was our first day in Vegas, and she asked us to live paint at Broadway Bares… a charity show.

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Paulding County Progress Carnegie Library Commission Article

Paulding County Progress pages 1 & 2 Borbay Paints Carnegie Libraray

The Paulding County Progress penned this terrific piece about my commissioned painting of the Paulding County Carnegie Library. If you would like to download the article courtesy of the Paulding County Progress, please feel free to click the following link (you will be prompted to download the pdf) — Paulding County Progress Borbay.

Painting Process The Paulding County Carnegie Library

Paulding County Carnegie Library Painting by Borbay

On Easter Sunday, 2011, I was painting the El Cortez Hotel on Fremont Street in Las Vegas alongside fellow artist Ari Lankin. That day, a woman named Susan Pieper stopped by and asked if she could take a couple of action photos. We agreed, and I added, “it would be great if you can send those over if you have a chance.”

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Painting Process | The Luxor Las Vegas at Night

Luxor Las Vegas Painting by Borbay

The Luxor, Las Vegas, shoots a light beam into space. Space. Taking this, and the fact that we stayed there into consideration, I decided to end the trip with a Luxor painting.

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Painting Process | Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas

_Sahara Las Vegas Painting by Borbay

The Sahara hotel, slated to close forever next week, was the first location I was asked to leave. Anywhere. In the world.

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Painting Process | The El Cortez Hotel, Fremont Street, Las Vegas

El Cortez Hotel Fremont Street Las Vegas Painting by Borbay

Nine days in Vegas was the case that they gave me. Actually, it’s the trip I booked online.

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