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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