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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 V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Family Portraits Martha-Ann Alito Oil on Canvas, 40" x 30" PORTRA ITS of WOMEN by Igor Babailov

Official portrait of The Honorable Michael Meighen, Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Official Portraits The Honorable Michael Meighen Former Senator, Chancellor of McGill University, and grandson of Arthur Meighen, the 9th Prime Minister of Canada Collection: McGill University, Montreal The Honorable Michael Meighen (oil on canvas, 52' x 42') Collection: McGill University, Montreal OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov

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

American Portrait Artist, Maestro Igor Babailov, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2022) that ranks as one of the most prestigious national awards in America. Past Medalists include eight U.S. Presidents, several Nobel Prize Laureates, leaders in business, arts, sciences, politics, etc. Officially recognized by the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, recipients are read into the Congressional Record, Senate Tribute to Igor Babailov Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Ellis Island Medal of Honor Photo Credit: Noam Galai / Getty Images On May 14, 2022, at the official ceremony in New York City, Igor Babailov was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor , which ranks as one of the most prestigious awards in America. He was selected for his "outstanding leadership and achievements in arts and culture and philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to our nation." This award is officially recognized by both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, and the recipients are read into the Congressional Record . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - Tribute to Igor Babailov Washington, DC, July 13, 2022 Past Medalists include: Eight (8) Presidents of the United States; Nobel Prize recipient Elie Wiesel; Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell; Secretaries of State Madeline Albright, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice; Albert II, Prince of Monaco; Bob Hope; Muhammad Ali; Frank Sinatra; Rosa Parks; Mike Wallace, and Oscar-winning actress Rita Moreno, and many other distinguished individuals. From left to right: Igor Babailov, Mary Calia, Julie Hudson, Billy Hudson With George Xu With Roosevelt Andre Credit Mary Calia, Nasser Kazeminy and Igor Babailov VIDEO Other Awards and Honors

Family Portraits of WOMEN by Igor Babailov. Full-length portrait of Baroness, Mediterranean Nights, oil on canvas. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Family Portraits The Baroness. Mediterranean Nights. Oil on Canvas, 72" x 44" To commission a custom portrait by Mr. Babailov and/or for any questions feel free to CONTACT us.

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

Official portrait of Isadore Sharp, world-famous Four Seasons Hotels, Founder & CEO, by portrait artist Igor Babailov. Corporate Business Portraits in Oil. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Isadore Sharp Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Founder & CEO Isadore Sharp, Founder & CEO, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts (oil on canvas, 96"x 72") by Igor Babailov Collection: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Headquarters ABOUT THE PORTRAIT The official full-length portrait painting of Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman of the world-renowned luxury chain, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, was commissioned to Igor Babailov for the lobby of Four Seasons Headquarters. At the request of Mr. Sharp, the painting incorporates a number of symbols related personally to him, as well as the image of Norman Rockwell's painting "The Golden Rule" in the background, which represents his company's principle "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Isadore Sharp's painted likeness has now been greeting everyone who enters the building of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Headquarters. The portrait's closeup "Igor Babailov's talent and ability to capture the likeness of his subjects so precisely, is truly inspirational to us all." Isadore Sharp Founder and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts On the cover of Forbes Magazine Isadore Sharp with his full-length portrait in the far background. Photo credit: Brian Willer 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 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

Official oil portrait of Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, by portrait artist Igor Babailov. Collection: Apostolic Nunciature (Vatican Embassy), Washington, DC Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA H.E. Cardinal Christophe Pierre Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America (Appointed by Pope Francis in 2016) Oil on Canvas Collection: Apostolic Nunciature to the United States of America Washington, DC Life Portrait Study (Graphite) 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