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“Portraiture
is essential of a high artistic skill.”
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—
I. Repin
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"...thank
you for a wonderful portrait painting..."
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Hillary
R. Clinton–The White House
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"...his work is definitely of museum quality.
The full-length portrait of our debutante daughter hangs in our
salon next to famous painters of the 17th Century, such as Lucca
Giordano, Mattia Preti, Andrea Vaccaro. How fortunate we are to
have among us such a wonderfully skilled artist..." |
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Ambassador
and Mrs. Ruggiero–Rome, Italy
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"...the portrait bore an uncanny resemblance
to and captured the very essence of my late father." |
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Jeremy
H. Reitman–Reitman's (Canada) Limited
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"I have known Mr. Igor Babailov since he
successfully completed my portrait in oil..., great talent, remarkable
personality." |
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Robert
"Bobby" Hull
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"...unique portrait paintings..."
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CFTO–TV
NEWS Toronto
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"...this inspirational work has greatly
impressed me and without a doubt remains outstanding in every
way..." |
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Dr.
V. Roger Lalli–New York
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Portrait
Procedure
The
initial meeting with the client usually takes 1 1/2 hours and
is scheduled at the artist's location or the client's location.
Mr. Babailov prefers to paint
from sittings; however, his extensive experience in working
from life allows him to achieve an outstanding lifelike portrait
strictly from photos when necessary as may be the case when
clients have busy schedules or with children for whom it is
difficult to sit for extended periods. This may also be the
case for portraits commissioned as a surprise or for posthumous
portraits.
At this initial meeting, the overall
idea, size and location where the portrait will be hung is discussed.
If photographs of the subject are required, the artist will
take them at this
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For portrait pricing information or to commission a portrait by Mr.
Babailov, contact Gandy Gallery by e-mail at info@gandygallery.com
or by phone at (770) 898-9866.
Portrait
Portfolio >
Portrait
Procedure (cont'd)
time
and as well, do pencil or charcoal character studies. Thereafter, Mr.
Babailov selects the best photographs for a portrait and presents them
to the client for approval.
When
it is necessary to work strictly from photographs, close-ups of the
subject are needed as well as some informal snapshots that convey a
sense of the subject's personality. Any photos provided by the client
will be returned upon portrait completion.
A 40% deposit is required during the preparation
session, with the balance due upon acceptance of the final product.
Mr. Babailov works on one assignment at
a time. Normally, a period of two months is required for its completion.
The artist then frames the portrait and ships or delivers it in person.
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