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Through his formal art education, Igor Babailov belongs to the direct Teacher-Student Lineage of world-famous artists, Repin and Serov. IGOR V. BABAILOV Hon.RAA, KStA, MFA (Ph.D), D.Litt (Honoris Causa) Famous Teachers DIRECT 'Teacher~Student' ACADEMIC LINEAGE I gor Babailov painted his very first portrait at the age of four (4) and received his first lessons in art from his father, Valery Babailov , who was the student of renowned artist Aleksey Kholmogorov . Child prodigy, I gor Babailov began his FORMAL art education at the age of nine ( 9) and, in the span of sixteen years (1974-1990), he attained the highest levels of the academic art education, receiving his Master of Fine Arts degree, MFA (official equivalent to Ph.D. in the U.S.) under the acclaimed Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757) that gave the world many outstanding artists. Through a chain of professors in his academic ancestry, Igor Babailov belongs to the Academic Lineage of the world-famous Masters of Portraiture, and he is a third generation direct descendant student of the great Ilya Re pin and Valentin S erov. CLICK on photos below for info on this Teacher~Student Academic Geneology Serov Yuon Levitan Repin Chistyakov Arkhipov Kulikov Kramskoi Babailov Kholmogorov Tsyplakov Danilichev Zabelin Chirkov Kibrik Pavlov Korin Korovin Gerasimov Deineka Shatsky Babailov International Students of Igor V. Babailov Nota bene: The academic lineage herein stands far beyond inspirational moments of occasional interactions with master-artists (i.e. attending their public portrait demonstrations) and/or inspirational stories of such, told by art-mentors, friends, or acquaintances. This lineage represents the unbroken chain of professors who served as the academic mentors of each other in the system of the academic curriculum through consecutive lessons, passed on DIRECTLY from Teacher to Student during a sustained period of time of formal academic education that resulted in earning a terminal Fine Art degree Igor V. Babailov, Hon. RAA, ellected Honorary Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757) shares his expertise of the highest fine art education and academic credentials with his fellow professional artists and art students in the U.S., Canada, Italy, Russia and around the globe. Share

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

Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Pete Quaife Musician, artist, author Founding member and the original bass guitarist of the legendary British Rock group, The KINKS Pete Quaife (charcoal on canvas, 40"x 30"), portrait from Life by Igor Babailov, 1994 Pete Quaife and Igor Babailov Pete and Igor Great friends - Good times Pete Quaife at Igor Babailov's studio in front of the Columbus painting, with his incomparable British humor Paul McCartney and Pete Quaife Credit: Hilton Archives

Portrait of Billy G. Hudson, world-renowned scientist from Vanderbilt University and co-founder of the Aspirnaut program, by Igor Babailov Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Billy G. Hudson, Ph.D Internationally known scientist, Elliott V. Newman Professor of Medicine, Director of the Center for Matrix Biology at Vanderbilt University, Co-Founder of the Aspirnaut™ Program. The Aspirnaut Story Portrait of Billy G. Hudson (oil on canvas, 43" x 47") Life Portrait Study (oil on canvas, 24" x 20") OTHER PORTRAITS of MEN by Igor Babailov

Official Portrait of President Putin, the President of Russia - by Igor Babailov. Oil on Canvas, Collection: Kremlin Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits President Vladimir Putin President of Russia Commissioned and presented by the Government of Canada in 2002 Portrait of H.E. Vladimir Putin, The President of Russia Oil on Canvas, 20" x 16" ( 51сm x 41сm) Collection: Kremlin, Moscow With Prime Minister of Canada, Jean Chretien Official State Portrait Painting Presentation 2002 Collection: Kremlin OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Master-drawings from LIFE by portrait artist and master draftsman, Igor Babailov - Portrait Drawing, Figure Drawing, Plein Air drawing, drawing studies, realistic portrait drawing, portrait study, study of character, old master techniques, graphite drawing, charcoal drawing, drawing on black paper, Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA MASTERY of DRAWING " ainting does not exist without drawing and it is drawing from life that gives the exact measure of the painter. If one can draw [from life], one can always paint! " P ~ Pietro Annigoni, Royal Portrait Painter Self-portrait in the mirror Chief Justice Annette Ziegler Supreme Court of Wisconsin Portrait study from life Pope Benedict XVI Gen. D. Petraeus, U.S. Military Commander ~ DRAWING studies from Life ~ Important step in preparation for OIL portraits See Portrait Procedure CLICK on drawings below to see them CLOSER

Portrait of Col. Christoph Graf, Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, by Igor Babailov. Collection: Vatican Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Portrait of Col. Christoph Graf Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard Vatican Col. Christoph Graf, Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard (oil on canvas, 50"x 42") Portrait of Col. Christoph Graf, 35th Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, appointed by Pope Francis, was commissioned to Igor Babailov for the historic portrait collection of the Pontifical Swiss Guard Commanders' portraits. Collection: Vatican Life portrait sitting and life studies of the Commander's armors in preparation for the official oil portrait Official collection: Vatican Official Vatican Pontifical Swiss Guard Seal, presented to Igor Babailov by the Commander Igor Babailov - Vatican portrait sitting with the Commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. 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 The Vatican Splendors exhibitions The Sacred Art Resurrection of Realism - Beauty will save the world - article OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

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Official portrait of Mikhail Kalashnikov, Inventor of AK-47, by portrait artist Igor Babailov. Central Armed Forces Museum of Russia. Life portrait sitting video. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Official Portrait of Mikhail Kalashnikov Inventor of AK-47 Collection: Central Armed Forces Museum of Russia, Moscow Portrait of Mikhail T. Kalashnikov - Inventor of AK-47 (oil on canvas) by Igor Babailov "It's like seeing myself in the mirror" ~ Mikhail Kalashnikov VIDEO of portrait sitting with Mikhail Kalashnikov OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

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Official Portrait of His Imperial Highness Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich Romanov, by Igor Babailov. Official Portrait Unveiling. Collection: Imperial House of Romanov, Madrid, Spain. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA His Imperial Highness Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich Romanov (1917 - 1992) H.I.H. Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich Romanov (oil on canvas, 40"x 30") H.I.H. Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich Romanov , a direct descendant of Alexander II and Britain's Queen Victoria, was the Head of the Imperial House of Romanov from 1938 until his death in 1992. The Grand Duke's father was Kirill Vladimirovich Romanov (1876-1938), cousin of the Russian Emperor, Nicholas II. The Grand Duke's daughter is the current Head of the Imperial House of Romanov, H.I.H. Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna. Official Portrait Unveiling Collection: The Imperial House of Romanov, Madrid, Spain OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Andrew The Duke of York, by Igor V. Babailov. Royal Collection: Buckingham Palace, London. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits His Royal Highness Prince Andrew The Duke of York Royal Collection: Buckingham Palace, London Portrait of HRH Prince Andrew The Duke of York (Oil on canvas, 28" x 22") Original Concept & Composition, Copyright © Igor V. Babailov Officially commissioned by the SSMAC Club, New York City Official Portrait Unveiling Igor V. Babailov presenting his book Greatest Portrait Moments to HRH Prince Andrew The Duke of York. See an article in London's art magazine Cossone . OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov