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Vatican Splendors - portrait of Pope Benedict XVI by portrait artist Igor Babailov exhibited alongside the works of Michelangelo, Giotto, Bernini, and other Great Masters of the Renaissance. Vatican museum tour. The only Living Master artist, Vatican exhibition. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA VATICAN SPLENDORS Exhibition of Masterpieces from the Vatican In 2010, Igor Babailov's Vatican portrait of Pope Benedict XVI was selected by the Pope to represent his Papacy in the Vatican Splendors international museum tours. The Vatican Curator acknowledged Babailov as Maestro, as his portrait hung alongside the works of Michelangelo, Bernini, Giotto , and other Masters of the Renaissance. Artist Igor Babailov and His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI by Igor Babailov Collection: Vatican Museum " he power of the precious objects in this exhibition brings us all into direct contact with the history and splendor of the Vatican. Our collective appreciation of the beauty we experience encourages and promotes a sense of unity between us. The history we share as we reflect on these objects and the stories they tell is the history of our common humanity." T ~ Msgr. Roberto Zagnoli, Vatican Curator The Vatican Splendors Exhibition From left to right: Exhibit organizer Mark Greenberg, artist Igor Babailov, Vatican Curator Msgr. Roberto Zagnoli Excerpts from the Exhibition Catalogue "The Vatican Splendors exhibition includes almost 200 works of art. It brings together some of the Vatican's most precious artistic masterpieces, historical documents, and sacred objects from the world's cultural and religious heritage." (from the Exhibition Catalogue) Michelangelo Giotto Guerchino Michelangelo Babailov Ribera Camuccini Vasari Tempesta Bernini Sassoferrato Fontana Guidi Zoboli Manfrini Vatican Splendors - A Journey Through Faith and Art ~ International Exhibitions ~ Related LINKS to Igor Babailov's Vatican works Official Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI Official Portrait of Pope Francis Official Portrait of Pope St. John Paul II Official Portrait of the Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard The Sacred Art Resurrection of Realism - Beauty will save the world - article www.Babailov.com

Portrait of Prime Minister Jean Chretien (Charcoal on Canvas), by Igor Babailov. Collection: Power Corporation of Canada. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Prime Minister Jean Chretien 20th Prime Minister of Canada Portrait of The Right Honourable Jean Chretien , 20th Prime Minister of Canada (Charcoal on Canvas, 40" x 30") Collection: Power Corporation of Canada Portrait sitting with Prime Minister Jean Chretien at 24 Sussex, the official Prime Ministers' residence in Ottawa, Canada Original Graphite Portrait Studies, done in a life-sitting with Prime Minister Jean Chretien OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

In this article, portrait artist Igor Babailov speaks out on the need to return to traditional academic training for visual artists.  Featured in the "International Artist" Magazine Why we must keep the traditions alive Igor Babailov speaks out on the need and the opportunities to return to traditional academic training for visual artists. by Igor Babailov Traditional academic education has become a touchy subject in the contemporary debate over what an art education should be. In the second half of the 20th century, the majority of art schools rejected the traditional approach in their programs, creating not only confusion and chaos in students' minds, but a diminished appreciation of fine art in viewers' eyes. Going back through centuries of art history, generations of artists agreed that traditional studies were a "must" for every art student, encompassing all "views" and "visions", Art, just like a house, needs a strong foundation to prevent it from falling apart in the future, and an academic education provides that foundation. But in the last few decades, human anatomy and drawing - the fundamental necessities for developing true artistic skill - have been completely erased from the pages of students' books. These subjects have been replaced by canvases covered in dribbles and splatters of paint, or by simple geometric colored shapes, and then they are told to believe that these are somehow as great as the old masters. What could possibly be more destructive to a sound art education? In the past 10 years of my teaching career, with students from around the world, I have met many "victims" of such modern-day programs whose talents were imprisoned in the bush of "free expression.." I see them seeking the guiding light of strong traditional instruction wherever it's available. Outposts of tradition Fortunately, academic training has not been completely stamped out. I received a sound traditional education when I was a student at the Surikov Academy of Fine Arts in Moscow, one of the very few old art institutions left in the world that has not been infected by the epidemic of "modernism". The Florence Academy of Art in Italy is another school of this nature, where I had the opportunity to instruct a figure painting class last summer. My good friend and a wonderful artist Allan R. Banks from Florida introduced me to this school. I was very happy to discover that the discipline of step-by-step academic curriculum is the main requirement for students of the Florence Academy. The Florence Academy of Art is a branch of the International Academy of Realist Art, and like the Surikov Academy, it is dedicated to the intensive study and teaching of the Old Masters' methods and techniques. It was founded in 1991 by Daniel Graves, who studied with Richard Lack in Minnesota and later came under the influence of Piertro Annigoni. Graves envisions the Academy as an institution with the potential to turn out a select group of highly skilled Realist painters. Here, internationally varied students can receive training from professional painters of different nationalities and educational backgrounds. The core of academic training Teaching at the Florence Academy was a great experience for me as well. Naturally, I was compairing it to the Surikov Academy, and the similarities in the educational approach were apparent. Both schools emphasize studying the human form, working from life and copying the Old Masters. Drawing and anatomy - the two most important subjects that every artist should know as well as the "two-times table" - are highlighted in both programs. In these courses, most of the hours are devoted to understanding and solving the problems of form and proportions, tonal (value) relationships and chiaroscuro. The students are also required to study composition, human anatomy, perspective and the technology of art materials - all of the ABC's for mastering an artist's skill. In drawing class, students learn the Old Masters' sight-size method of drawing: You stand in the same place in relation to the subject and to your absolutely upright easel, and draw the subject in the same size you see it. Working from a single vantage point marked on the floor, you take visual measurements by sighting along a plumb line. After this study, you step forward to work on the drawing from memory. The benefits to be gained from this exercise are enormous. It trains your visual memory, intensifies your ability to see proportions and foreshortenings, and coordinates your eye. As I always tell my students, the importance of good drawing skills cannot be overemphasized. In the words of Nicolas Poussin, "Drawing is the skeleton of what you do and color is its flash." Painting with the Masters Perhaps one of the most essential exercises in learning to paint is the copying of master works in the museums, a practice that's still maintained by both of these traditional academies. As a student at the Surikov Academy, I was fortunate to have access to such museums as the Pushkin Museum, the Russian Museum and the Hermitage. The students at the Florence Academy have similar opportunities, as the school is located in the center of the city, a short walk from the Duomo, the Accademia and the famous Uffizi Gallery. Academy students are given special permission to draw from originals at the Uffizi Gallery's Old Masters Drawing Room. Of course, copying involves more than expressing your feeling of the subject and reproducing it in your own words. To create a copy, you literally follow step by step after the master artist's procedure, getting to know his method, understanding his philosophy of the "stroke- treatment" and so on. Such practice allows you to understand how the great artists from the past translated three-dimensional form into two dimensions. The copying experience cannot be conveyed in just a few words. When your easel is only a couple of inches away from an original painting or drawing by, let's say, Rubens, it's as if you're having a dialogue with that master. This feeling is indescribable. And to have such an experience while immersed in history, surrounded by Renaissance sculptures, architecture and museum treasures - the whole atmosphere of Florence - is an incredible inspiration, generating a hunger for learning the secrets of the Old Masters. The academic experience The curriculum of the Florence Academy of Art is based on the tradition begun in Italy and developed in the academies of northern Europe, particularly in the major Realist ateliers of 19th-century Paris, best exemplified by that of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Similarly, the system of training in the Surikov Academy is based on the best traditions of Russian as well as European Realist schools, including French Academic tradition. Today's students in both the Surikov and Florence academies find themselves in the privileged situation of having models available almost all day, every day. As they work, they receive criticism that is continuous, precise, non-compromising and gauged to the individual progress. I believe that only by seeing the mistakes can you really learn. The Florence Academy of Art is continuing another tradition, in which artists are trained to master more than a single genre or medium, working in sculpture along with painting. Skill in drawing lies at the core of both these disciplines. In addition to the Drawing and Painting Program, the Florence Academy now offers two new programs of study - Sculpture and Intensive Drawing. There is hope As the spiral of modern art history continues to wind down, we can see the increasing demand for tradition in the visual arts. Although much damage to academic education has been done, there are more and more artists, organizations and schools around the world trying to bring the traditions back, to restore the values left to us by the Old Masters. Ultimately, the aim of such schools of Realist art should be to train artists who are able to draw to a very high standard; have a deep understanding and knowledge of anatomy, perspective and composition as foundations for great painting; have positive attitudes toward life and nature, and see it and express it in their works with uncompromising truth; and have a great knowledge of the Old Masters' methods and techniques, and apply them to their own works in order to preserve these methods for future generations of artists. Now, more than ever before, we Realist artists should join together in a worldwide effort to achieve these educational goals [for example, as found in the work of the American Society of Classical Realism (ASCR), The Art Renewal Center (ARC), the American Society of Portrait Artists (ASOPA) and other sound organizations, dedicated to a renewal in the visual arts]. Regardless of the geographical location and differences in "mother tongues", we have the same idols and the same principles. Our language of communication is our Art. Sharing it with each other and teaching it -- that is the key to the success and never-ending beauty and harmony of Realism. _________________________________________________________________________________________ International Artist Magazine is a Fine Art Magazine, published in Australia. This magazine has wide distribution and is read by serious and professional artists around the world. Mr. Babailov's article on Why we must keep the traditions alive is a direct result of his teaching at the Florence Academy of Fine Art, Italy. It is candid description of his personal views on Classical Realism and his experiences as a professional artist and teacher. The article has generated very positive response from its readers, worldwide. Why we must keep the traditions alive is featured on pages 18-20 of the February/March issue, 2000 of the International Artist Magazine. Igor Babailov's students, Figure Painting class Florence, Italy after K. Flavitsky's "Portrait of an Italian girl" by Igor Babailov Museum copy, Surikov Academy, 3rd year

Multi-figure mural size painting - Group Portrait of Christopher Columbus, "For Gold, God and Glory", by portrait artist Igor Babailov, historic portrait paintings Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Group Portraits and Multifigure Murals For Gold, God and Glory Portrait of Christopher Columbus Included in Peruvian Encyclopedia on discoveries of the Americas For Gold, God and Glory - Portrait of Christopher Columbus (Oil on Canvas, 70"x79"), Copyright © by Igor Babailov THE STORY "For Gold, God and Glory" (Oil on Canvas, 70"x79") is the artist’s own rendition of the arrival of Christopher Columbus and his crew in the Americas. There were only several portraits of Columbus painted in the History of Art and they all looked like portraits of different people, because nobody knew exactly what Columbus looked like. Igor Babailov created “his own” Columbus and based his careful depiction of features and likeness on the biographical description written about Christopher Columbus by Columbus's son. Mr. Babailov used no models, but set up a mirror with one source of light and used his own image in the mirror to create facial expressions, body and hand positions for the subjects in the painting. Preparation for the painting also involved historical research including investigation into the clothing and the fashion of that period. Igor Babailov portrayed Christopher Columbus to honor all those before him that came to make this continent their home. At work on "For Gold, God and Glory" in 1992. Painting's CLOSEUPS Every face is created entirely from the Artist's Imagination. Mr. Babailov used no models, but set up a mirror with one source of light and used his own image in the mirror to create expressions and hand positions for subjects in the painting. Featured in: Peruvian Encyclopedia Empresa Editora Il Comercio, S.A. (2004) PRIMO - Italian-American Magazine (2001) and many other publications ...

Studio of Igor V. Babailov - world-renowned portrait artist in Nashville, official portraits of Presidents, Popes, British royalty, Justices. Distinguished private, corporate and museum collections around the world. Igor V. Babailov Commissioned Portraits & other works of Art Master of Fine Arts / Ph.D. (NASAD) Hon. American Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757) Knighted Chevalier of the Order of St. Anne (est.1735) Honorary Doctor of Letters "A great Portrait Painting stands far beyond AI and photography!" Igor V. Babailov Hon.RAA, KStA, MFA/Ph.D. (NASAD), D.Litt (Hon.Causa) , World-renowned Portrait Artist, was selected to paint legacy portraits of Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, Prime Ministers, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize Laureates, members of noble families and Royalty, and three Popes for the Vatican. Acknowledged as Maestro by the Vatican curator, in his life-time professional and illustrious career as a portrait artist, he has created over 2,000 commissioned portraits, grand scale multi-figure paintings and other works of art for museums, official public, distinguished private and corporate collections around the world. He is the only portrait artist in America to have received The Ellis Island Medal of Honor with his name read into the Congressional Record. ENTER The Ellis Island Medal of Honor Please CLICK above for details Book Legacy Portraits Get your autographed copy with the personal dedication. O nly on this website. This new art book, LEGACY PORTRAITS , features Igor Babailov's 100-plus personal and professional encounters, painting commissioned portraits of people from all walks of life, including Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, Prime Ministers, Royalty, and the last three Popes for the Vatican, This one is the official portrait of Justice Samuel Alito by Igor Babailov, Collection: U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. The Only Living Artist Vatican Splendors Museum Tours Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI by Igor Babailov Collection: Vatican Museum, Rome Highest Honor for Portraiture from Royalty Times Square, New York City What You Need To Know When Commissioning A Portrait Painting PORTRAIT PROCEDURE The Master Approach TESTIMONIALS Share

Official portrait of a Nashville Judge Seth W. Norman, Drug Court pioneer in the U.S. Portrait by Igor Babailov. Judge (1990-2018), 20th Judicial District Criminal Court (Division IV), Collection: Justice A.A. Birch Building,  Nashville, TN. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits The Hon. Seth W. Norman Judge (1990-2018), Drug Court 'pioneer' in the U.S. Portrait of Judge Seth W. Norman (50"x 40", oil on canvas), by Igor Babailov. Collection: 20th Judicial District Criminal Court (Division IV), Justice A.A. Birch Building, Nashville, TN. Photo credit: Michael Gomez and Kenzie Wood OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Chevalier Igor V. Babailov, Hon RAA, KStA - Portrait Artist, Knighthood and Nobility Coat of Arms Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Chevalier of the Order of St. Anne About The Order of St. Anne The Order of Saint Anne, bestows the honor of Knighthood, as well as personal nobility. Throughout the centuries, it has been awarded to individuals for their outstanding achievements and exemplary service in their professional fields. The “Order of St. Anne," the Dynastic Order of Chivalry, was founded on February 14th, 1735, by the Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein-Gottorp and was in memory of his wife, Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great. The Order’s motto is "Amantibus Justitiam, Pietatem, Fidem" (To Those Who Love Justice, Piety, and Fidelity.) Other distinguished recipients of the Order of St. Anne included: U.S. Navy Commander, John Paul Jones (1747-1792) , Rear Admiral, Revolutionary War hero and known as the Father of the American Na vy , who received the Order of St. Anne personally from Catherine the Great; Karl Br yu llov (1799 -18 52) , F a mo u s artist, known in the History of Art as Karl The Great; Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910) , World-famous R ussian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all times; Kons tan tin Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) , one of the founding fathers of modern rocketry and astronautics, and many others. Malta, 12 June, 2017. Knighted by Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, the Head of the Imperial House of Romanov and direct descendant of the Russian, European and British royalty, including Alexander II and Queen Victoria. HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and HIH Grand Duke George Mikhailovich HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and Queen Elizabeth II With HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca On the Billboard at Times Square, New York City ~ Official Coat of Arms ~ of Igor V. Babailov and his Family (Hereditary Nobility) Granted, Signed and Sealed by Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, Head of the Imperial House of Romanov 4 November, 2020

Official portrait of Patriarch Kirill of Russia, by portrait artist Igor Babailov, Портрет Патриарха Кирилла, Патриарха Москвы и всея Руси, художник Игорь Бабайлов Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Official Portrait of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Russia Collection: Moscow Patriarchia Official Portrait of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia (oil on canvas, 60" x 48") by Igor Babailov ABOUT THE PORTRAIT The portrait was completed under the patronage of the Russian Federation Council, Russian Nobility Association in America and Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. It was officially unveiled on May 19, 2012 at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, Russia, by Metropolitan Hilarion, the Head of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), on the occasion of the 5th Jubilee of the reconciliation and the Act of Canonical Communion of the ROCOR with the Moscow Patriarchate. SYMBOLS IN THE PORTRAIT (the Artist's original creation) In accordance with the best traditions of Portrait Painting (and as I often do in my official portraits and portrait works), I have included a number of appropriate SYMBOLS in the portrait of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. The portrait symbols are: Image of The Trinity , an icon, painted by Andrey Rublev (c.1360-c.1430), which represents Christianity and the Russian Orthodox Faith ; People, walking towards a church (in the bottom left) represent the idiom that 'All the roads lead to the Church '; Birch trees, national trees of Russia (in the bottom right) give the sense of place and represent Russia ; River is a symbol of Eternity ; The Sun (bottom left, above the church) symbolizes Life and Future . ~ Igor V. Babailov Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow Metropolitan Hilarion, the Head of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia - officially unveils the p ortrait to Patriarch Kirill at the Cathedral of Christ The Saviour Moscow, Russia, May 19, 2012 Official collection: Moscow Patriarchate OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Official portrait of Mark Carney, 24th Prime Minister of Canada, frmr. Gov. Bank of England, Governor - Bank of Canada - by portrait artist Igor Babailov Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Mark Carney 24th Prime Minister of Canada (2025 - ) Governor of the Bank of England (2013-2020) Chairman of the Financial Stability Board, G -20 and European Commission Governor of the Bank of Canada (2008-2013) Official portrait of Gov. Mark Carney ( Oil on canvas, 48" x 38" ) by Igor V. Babailov Drawing studies from life in preparation for oil portrait Official portrait sitting in preparation for oil portrait Official portrait unveiling OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Official U.S. Supreme Court portrait of Justice Clarence Thomas (oil on canvas), by portrait artist Igor Babailov. Official collection: Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, DC. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Justice Clarence Thomas Official Portrait Supreme Court of the United States Washington, DC TO BE UNVEILED ”When I see this portrait, I see me — not someone else’s conception of me. What a remarkable gift to have had Igor capture me as I see myself.” Clarence Thomas Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court A SNEAK PEEK At work on the official portrait in Oil Life Portrait Study in preparation for the official U.S. Supreme Court portrait in Oil In preparation for the official portrait in oil Graphite Portrait Study from Life OTHER OFFICIAL, CORPORATE & FAMILY PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

The Igor Babailov Palette and recommended Art Supplies Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA The Babailov Palette & Art Supplies ver the past 35 years, I have shared the limitless possibilities of my limited-color palette and its "rainbow arrangement" of colors with my students and fellow professional artists in the U.S. and around the world. And I am delighted to see just how many artists have adapted it in the creation of their own works! ~ I.B. O Valery Babailov About The Babailov Palette This limited 8- color rainbow arrangement of complementing colors on my palette, was first introduced to me in my childhood, by my father, Valery Babailov , professional artist and teacher. Throughout his formal university art education, he was taught and inspired by his professor of painting A.Kholmogorov , who graduated from the Surikov academy under V.Tsiplakov , the student of I.Grabar and S.Gerasimov, both received formal art education in the studios of Ilya Repin and Valentin Serov . "This 8-color rainbow arrangement of paints on my palette, was first introduced to me in my childhood, by my father, Valery Babailov , professional artist and teacher ART SUPPLY LIST 3- day Master Workshop (day-by-day) Day 1: (Charcoal / Graphite Pencil) Medium weight (white/off-white, toned) paper. Size (approx.) 20” x 16” Graphite HB – 4B pencils, black charcoal (“Italian”) pencils (2B – 6B), sepia, white pencil. Eraser. Day 2: (Pastel) Pastel (toned) paper. Size ( approx.) 20” X 16” or 24" X 19" "Nupastel" sticks (various colors). One pastel pencil (preferably sepia color). Day 3: (Oils) 1 Stretched canvas / linen. Size (approx.) 20” X 16”. Oil Painting medium: 1/3 Odorless Thinner/Turpentine + 1/3 Linseed Oil + 1/3 Dammar Varnish. Oil Paints: Flake White Raw Sienna Lemon Yellow Hue Cadmium Red Hue Alizarin Crimson Viridian Green Hue Ultramarine Blue Raw Umber Yellow Ochre (optional) English Red (optional) Cadmium Orange (optional) Oil Painting Brushes: various sizes Filbert brushes ( from N2 - N12), round Sable brushes (N6 - N8). Wooden Palette Palette Knife Intensive Portrait Master Workshops F requently A sked Q uestions Letter to Artists The Drawing Skills in Painting The Masters' Lineage Formal Academic Art Education

Find the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Igor Babailov's portrait master-workshops. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Portrait Master Workshops F requently A sked Q uestions Please NOTE: © The essay herein is the intellectual property of Igor V. Babailov and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from Igor V. Babailov. Any attempt to plagiarize the written material of this page will violate the international community's laws and ethics. What skill levels is this class recommended for? Q: IB: Traditional academic training is as important for any artist, as strong foundation is for any house: first it must be built, then it needs maintenance! So, my classes are beneficial for all levels of artists. What makes this class different from other instructors' classes? Q: IB: I was fortunate to receive my sound academic training within the studios of the historically acclaimed Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757) with the in-depth studies of Human Anatomy, Perspective, Foreshortening, and other sciences in art, applications of the Great Masters' knowledge, all put into practice. Consequently, based on my education I do not teach to copy neither my or someone else's "approach" or "style," but convey the insights of fundamental principles in proper classical fine art education, historically taught in traditional schools of art . This is the only path to develop your own uniqueness and individuality as an artist, a prerequisite to becoming a Master artist yourself. Q: How fast will I learn in this class? IB: Due to my own vast experience of having been a student for many years during my formal academic art education (1974-1990), I understand and know exactly what students need in any given situation, as well as how to successfully resolve any complicated issues they may have, right on the spot. Q: What are the benefits of the demos in the learning process? IB: In Visual Art we learn by seeing. In fact, that is how we learn. Therefore, my workshops contain two important parts: the Instructor's Demo and the Students' Practice after observing the demo. Each day begins with an inspirational "how to" portrait demonstration in a different medium, a great opportunity to witness the complete step-by-step fast and detailed development of the portrait from start to finish. Upon the demo's completion, students are working from life with the model on their own pieces under my i ndividual and undivided attention and one-on-one instruction. While watching the demo, students may also take photos of various stages of portrait progression, which can be used later as point of reference in their own works after the workshop is over. Q: Can photographs be used in the class? IB: The purpose of this class is to free yourself from dependency on the camera, and to learn the skills of drawing and painting like the Great Masters did, in direct communication with nature. If you are able to work from LIFE, you will always be able to apply that skill to working with photographs, if you have to. In that case, the artist is always in control of the situation and creates the portrait which goes far beyond its photographic references, instead of just copying a photo. Intensive Portrait Master Workshops Intensive Portrait Master Workshops The Babailov Palette & Art Supplies Intensive Portrait Master Workshops Intensive Portrait Master Workshops Intensive Portrait Master Workshops Please NOTE: © The essay herein is the intellectual property of Igor V. Babailov and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from Igor V. Babailov. Any attempt to plagiarize the written material of this page will violate the international community's laws and ethics.