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Official Portrait of President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America, by portrait artist Igor V. Babailov. Collection: George W. Bush Presidential Library, Dallas, TX. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits President George W. Bush 43rd President of the United States of America Portrait of President George W. Bush (30"x30", oil on canvas), officially commissioned to Igor Babailov on the occasion and on behalf of the G8 Summit, 2002. P resented to President George W. Bush by Prime Minister Jean Chretien. (Original Concept & Portrait Composition, Copyright © by Igor V. Babailov) Official collection: George W. Bush Presidential Library, Dallas, TX. "Dear Igor, Laura and I send our best wishes. May God bless you." George W. Bush 43rd President of the United States of America "I know the President well and this beautiful painting captures his conviction and sincerity." Karen Hughes Personal Advisor to President George W. Bush The G8 Summit 2002 Members: U.S.A. ~ RUSSIA ~ CANADA ~ FRANCE ~ UK ~ JAPAN ~ ITALY ~ GERMANY ~ EU Official collection: George W. Bush Presidential Library, Dallas, TX. OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA, MFA - Master Artist, Renowned Portraitist, Scholar & Teacher, Highest Academic Credentials, Doctoral Art Degrees. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Intensive Portrait Master Workshops RAWING and PAINTING FROM LIFE is what’s taught to students in proper art education. Thus, there is only one of two reasons why an art instructor would offer to ‘teach’ the copying of photographs: ☑️ REASON #1 : 👉 The art instructor lacks traditional academic art education that promotes DRAWING FROM LIFE as the timeless foundation of mastery and prerequisite of becoming a better artist; ☑️ REASON #2: 👉 The art instructor panders to the popular taste of copying photographs, instead of teaching that the copying of photos is only a convenient shortcut to a brief moment of self-satisfaction, and in the long run it slows down the students’ learning process and makes them more dependent on the camera. D f you have ambitions to go beyond your dreams, it will be to your advantage not to waste your time on "learning" to paint from photographs, but rather aim to acquire the foundation of timeless principles in the academic school of art - the great knowledge of working from Life. If one knows how to work from life, one will always be able to use photographs, and not the other way around. This is the reality! I Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Portrait Studies & Demos from Life Each Workshop begins with an inspirational Life Demo Igor V. Babailov , Honorary American Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757), began his formal academic training at the age of 9. In sixteen years (1974-1990), he attained the highest levels of the academic art education having received the doctoral equivalent, Master of Fine Arts degree (M.F.A.) from the world acclaimed Surikov State Academic Art Institute (aka Surikov Academy) of the historic Russian Academy of Arts (est.1757) which taught and gave the world many outstanding Masters, including the great American artist Whistler. Through his unparalleled academic art education at the studios of the world-acclaimed art academy, Igor Babailov belongs to the direct and formal Academic lineage of world-famous Master artists, Ilya R epin and Valentin Serov . Babailov follows the traditions of his famous teachers and, since his graduation from the Academy over 35 years ago, he continues to share his professional knowledge and artistic expertise with his students and fellow artists from around the world. Upcoming Master Classes Each workshop is a rare opportunity to learn the insights of portraiture and advance your skills in painting and drawing portraits in the tradition of the Great Masters, from life. Workshop features: beautiful life models, master demonstrations and one-on-one instruction by Igor Babailov, private studio tour, and more. Intensive Portrait Master Workshops F requently A sked Q uestions The Babailov Palette & Art Supplies Letter to Artists The Drawing Skills in Painting Igor Babailov's Formal Academic Lineage to the Great Masters Don't miss the exciting opportunity to study with Igor Babailov! CONTACT US

Artist Alexander T. Danilichev, preeminent artist of Russia and Professor of Painting and Drawing, was one of Igor Babailov's teachers at the Surikov academy. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Teacher~Student Lineage Alexander Timofeevich Danilichev (1921 - 1994) Alexander Timofeevich Danilichev was born in Zhdanovo, Tula region in 1921. Danilichev graduated from the Artistic Institute of Moscow in 1937. He studied at the Surikov Institute from 1939 to 1945 in the studio of renowned artist Sergey Gerasimov (the student of Abram Arkhipov , Konstantin Korovin , and Valentin Serov ). In 1941, while attending the Surikov, Danilichev and 11 other academically accomplished and exceptional artists were evacuated to Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the duration of the war. It looked like Moscow might fall to the Germans so the Soviet government decided to evacuate their most promising artists who they saw as cultural assets. He returned and received his doctorate at the Surikov Institute in 1947. From the beginning of his studies in fine arts, Alexander stood out as an advanced student with the state permitting his participation in graduate exhibitions, which was simply unheard of. Alexander was very active in Moscow from 1948 when he first began exhibiting. In Spain , during Franco's regime (1939 - 1975), the intelligencia was eliminated. When it was realized that this purge ended Spain's tradition of great art, they asked their Russian neighbor to loan them a master artist to reestablish a great art tradition in their country. Danilichev was the artist sent and is today revered in Spain as Russia's greatest Soviet Era Artist. In 1950, Danilichev was awarded the State title "Pintor del Pueblo" ("The People's Painter of Spain") and again later was named the 32nd "Pintor del Pueblo". He also held the position of dean of the "Pintores del Pueblo" until his death. Alexander taught at the Surikov Institute as the head of his own studio beginning in 1960. Danilichev was one of the most famous and popular painters of the Soviet Union. Alexander Danilichev died in 1994. With appreciation to Gallery Lazare Igor V. Babailov Direct Teacher~Student Lineage CLICK www.Babailov.com

Official portrait of Luke Gregory, M.A. - CEO, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, by artist Igor Babailov, in Nashville, TN, Distinguished scientists, doctors, Healthcare Industry leaders. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Luke Gregory, MBA, MHA, MA CEO, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Collection: Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN Luke Gregory, MBA, MHA, MA CEO, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN (Oil on Canvas) Portrait unveiling at the artist's studio with distinguished healthcare Industry leaders. OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Igor Babailov, Hon.RAA meets with his portrait clients in his Mid-South Studio and National Arts Club in New York City. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Studio Portrait Sittings The Mid-South Studio The National Arts Club New York City Mr. Babailov also travels extensively to the schedule and convenience of his portrait client’s location and caters to a distinguished professional clientele in the United States, Canada and around the world. PORTRAIT PROCEDURE The Master Approach What You Need To Know When Commissioning A Portrait Painting

Official portrait of C. Wright Pinson, MD, MBA, CEO of Vanderbilt Health System, Nashville, TN. By portrait artist Igor V. Babailov, Hon. RAA Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Portrait of C. Wright Pinson, MD, MBA CEO, Vanderbilt Health System Portrait of C. Wright Pinson (50"x 42", oil on canvas), by Igor Babailov. C. Wright Pinson with the drawing study of him completed by Igor Babailov from life in preparation for the grand oil portrait. Dr. Billy Hudson, Dr. Julie Hudson, Igor Babailov, Hon.RAA, Dr. C.Wright Pinson Official portrait unveiling With Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ayers and Dr. C.Wright Pinson Collection: Pinson Hospital Hospitality House, Nashville, TN OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

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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. Commander Graf with his portrait 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. Igor Babailov's Vatican Paintings & other Sacred Artworks The Vatican Splendors exhibitions Official Portrait of Pope Benedict XVI Official Portrait of Pope Francis Official Portrait of Pope St. John Paul II Life Portrait Studies for the upcoming Portrait of Pope Leo XIV The Sacred Art Resurrection of Realism - Beauty will save the world - article OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Portrait of Governor Yves Fortier, The Hudson's Bay Company (founded in 1670), by portrait artist Igor Babailov. Saks Fifth Avenue. Corporate business portraits in oil. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits Gov. Yves Fortier Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, the oldest company in the world (founded in 1670) and former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Collection : The Hudson's Bay Company Gover nor Yves Fortier (48"x 36", oil on canvas), by Igor Babailov. Portrait sitting at the Artist's studio by Sir Peter Lely by Sir Anthony Van Dyck Other portraits in the Collection include the portraits of the First Governor, Prince Rupert (1619-1682), painted by famed artists Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680) and Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) Official collection: The Hudson's Bay Company OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

Official Portrait of President Putin, the President of Russia - by portrait artist Igor Babailov. Oil on Canvas, Collection: Kremlin Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits President Vladimir Putin President of Russia Commissioned by the Government of Canada 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, in 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 ~ A vital step in preparation for OIL portraits See Portrait Procedure CLICK on drawings below to see them CLOSER Pope Benedict XVI Pope Leo XIV Nelson Mandela Fr. Arne Panula Senator Michael Pitfield Pope Francis Col. Christoph Graf Justice Clarence Thomas Justice Samuel Alito Thomas Monaghan Gen. David Petraeus Nikita Mary Prime Minister Mark Carney Justice O'Toole Hadley Arkes Dr. Paul Stumb Lawrence Glaubinger Daniel Melissa Fr. Larry Dunham Alex Geacintov Dr. Jeff Balser Judge Seth Norman Bill Gallo Vincent Pitta

Portrait of Frank Military (oil on canvas), the legendary music publisher and life-time collegue and friend of Frank Sinatra. Legacy portraits by Igor Babailov. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Celebrity Portraits Frank Military Legendary Music Publisher Frank Military was behind the careers of such stellar personalities, as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Liza Minelli, Louis Armstrong, Neil Diamond , and many others. Frank Military Songwriters Hall of Fame, past VP of Warner Chappell Music, Inc. and life-time colleague and friend of Frank Sinatra. Oil on canvas (30" x 24"), by Igor V. Babailov Frank Military and Frank Sinatra "The best painter I've come across in my lifetime...The Michelangelo of today!" ~ Frank Military Igor Babailov and Frank Military at the Warner Chappell Music, Inc. in New York City Collection: Frank Military Jr. , Hollywood, California OTHER CELEBRITY PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov