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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

Portrait of Margaret Leo of McLean, by portrait artist Igor Babailov, Collection: Catholic Information Center, Washington, DC Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Blessed Stanley Rother Blessed Stanley Rother (oil on canvas, 30" x 24") Collection: The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Oklahoma City, OK Official Unveiling of the Blessed Stanley Rother portrait with the Most Reverend Paul Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City, at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, Oklahoma City With His Excellency the Most Reverend J. Mark Spalding, Bishop of Nashville, at the Artist's studio The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, Oklahoma City Photo credit: Pablo Angel Gonzales / Oklahoma City Free Press

Portrait of the Emmy Award actor Tony Lo Bianco, "French Connection" and other films, by portrait artist Igor Babailov, unveiled in New York City. Igor V. Babailov, Hon.RAA, KStA Recent Celebrity Portraits Tony Lo Bianco Awards winning actor, "French Connection" and many other films Tony Lo Bianco (oil on canvas, 24" x 20") by Igor V. Babailov Igor Babailov and Tony Lo Bianco Tony Lo Bianco portrait Tony Lo Bianco unveiling, portrait by Igor Babailov Tony Lo Bianco portrait, New York City unveiling OTHER CELEBRITY PORTRAITS by Igor Babailov