Tag: Warhol

David Chase Discusses The Final Scene Of The Sopranos

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Painting by Borbay

Here is some amazing insight on the final episode of ‘The Sopranos’ from David Chase himself, courtesy of DGA. This, of course, was one of my favorite all-time series… hence, the portrait of Mr. Gandolfini.

A Collage Painting Portrait of Bill Shelton

Bill Shelton Collage Painting by Borbay

Introducing my latest painting — Bill Shelton, in full stride on the beach in Mustique. I had the good fortune of meeting Bill through friend and collector Gareth Evans.

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“Go Out and Get It For Yourself” A Portrait of Don Draper

Jon Hamm as Don Draper Painting by Borbay

As a reformed Madison Avenue Tribeca-Based Advertising business director, I confess — I’ve imagined myself as Don Draper… sitting cross-legged in a fine suit trendy jeans, sipping Wild Turkey ginger-ale, smoking a cigarette smiling, pitching the world’s finest campaign mollifying the procurement department…

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“It’s a Stereotype. And it’s Offensive.” A Portrait of Tony Soprano

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Painting by Borbay

Introducing Antihero #4 — Tony Soprano. Where to begin? Not only are the Sopranos my favorite painting companions, the late James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony is one of the great character turns in history. I’ve watched the series start-to-finish ten times, and will continue to do so for years.

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Painting Process A Portrait of Simon Fredricks

Simon Fredricks a Portrait by Borbay

I’m delighted to release my latest commissioned portrait — Mr. Simon Fredricks. Simon contacted me by email expressing his interest in a portrait in the style of my actor series, a swift correspondence ensued, and off we went.

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A Day at The Metropolitan Museum of Art With Paul Zepeda

Metropolitan Museum of Art Photograph by Borbay

The best painting break in the world — a trip to one of Manhattan’s incredible museums. Up yesterday? The Met. It was yours truly and Paul Zepeda, with Betty Crocker riding shotgun, taking in the (sometimes neon) sights.

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MOMA, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Football on Short Beach

Borbay Photography MOMA, Macy's Day Parade, Thanksgiving

Photographing someone watching someone else photograph Starry Night. Seven eyeballs, four lenses, one picture.

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Portrait and Light Exploration at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Met Museum Borbay Snaps

I want you! to pass this blog around to all of your friends, and for chrissake, hit me up with more Tom Collins. Ah, a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art… where the lessons instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano.

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