Schedule of Workshops for Art Professionals and Art Students
The Russian-American Academy of Art
Every day the Workshop begins with a Life Demo by Igor Babailov
Insight into the Academic tradition.
Detail of a Life Pastel Demo by Igor Babailov.
Photographed by Amy Tice ( Atlanta,GA )
* Please note: The Workshop DEPOSIT becomes unrefundable 3 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop and may be applied towards the cost of a future workshop. The Workshop FEE becomes unrefundable on the first day of the workshop and also maybe applied towards a future workshop.
"Watching you work was like watching a sunrise. Each stroke slowly bringing to life a grey and dull horizon... an unforgettable experience. We give thanks to God for your gift of artistry and to you for sharing it with us."
~ Tom and Cassi Wright, Nashville, U.S.A.
Master of Ascending Realism
"I must admit that your paintings helped me to become a painter I am today. Your brilliant portraits have strengthened my dedication to become a true artist. A good observer could see the link between the art of Igor Babailov and the old Russian masters such as Ivan Kramskoy and Victor Vasnetsov."
~ Velko Geurgevich, Belgrade, Serbia
FREE for workshop attendees beginning Sept.2008
Fresh Portraits...Fast!
(Power-Point Presentation)
As featured in The Artist's Magazine
Step by Step Oil Demo
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~ Portrait Workshops ~
the Master Approach
~ Plein Air Workshops ~
sharing the Expertize
of creating a realistic painting outside in one session and entirely from life.
UP-COMING Portrait Workshop & Demo

Portrait Workshop June 19 - 21, 2009 ( 9am-4pm )
PLAZA Art supplies & Studios,
633 Middleton St. Nashville $395. (for three days)
Please NOTE: Following your Registration, Tuition Balance is payable
on and before the first day of the workshop. For your convenience,
you may do it right here online.____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Portrait Workshop August 14 - 16 ( 9am-4pm )
PLAZA Art supplies & Studios,
633 Middleton St. Nashville $395. (for three days)____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Plein Air Workshop September 15 - 17 ( 9am-4pm )
Nashville $375. (for three days) __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Portrait Workshop October 2 - 4 ( 9am-4pm )
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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Portrait Workshop October 27 - 29 ( 9am-4pm )
PLAZA Art supplies & Studios,
633 Middleton St. Nashville $395. (for three days)
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November 12, 13, 14, 2009
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Igor Babailov’s fine art education ( 1974-1990 ), rooted in the historically famous curriculum of Classical Realism, also provided him with the unparalleled skill in academic drawing and its tonal values, the foundation of painting, which today is a fundamental challenge for many painters. Having studied at the preeminent art Academy, in the direct lineage he is a third generation descendent student of the world-famous Russian masters I. Repin and V. Serov.
Igor Babailov, M.F.A. painted his first portrait at the age of four. He
began his formal training at the age of nine, the same age as Raphael.
Titled Living Master by his peers, he received his sixteen-year Fine Art education in the center of the world academic studies – the acclaimed
~ How to Draw and Paint Expertly:
Fast and with Details! ~
Introduction to the Russian-French Master Tradition,
Demos by Igor Babailov, One-on-One instruction.
To see Samples of Plein Air works click HERE
Life models, Drawing & Painting Demonstrations
by Igor Babailov. One-on-One Instruction
( for Art Professionals and Art Students )
$395. (for three days)
Don't miss the exciting opportunity
to study with Igor Babailov
These workshops are your ultimate guide
to learning Portraiture.
Russian- European school of art - the only traditional school at the time not affected by the 20th century’s modernist movements in art education.
That school is the historic Russian Imperial Academy of Arts (est. 1757) which taught and gave the world many outstanding masters, including the great American artist, James A. McNeill Whistler.
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Further Workshops to be announced
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To reserve your place in class you may simply register here online with a $100.deposit* (your registration will be received immediately ). Or you may send a $100.deposit* check to Studio Babailov. For mailing address and further inquiries e-mail info@Babailov.com Tel: (615) 376-4858 Class size is limited. The workshop registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.
The Balance is payable on or before the first day of the workshop.