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The Sacred Gift of Portraiture

Classically trained portrait artist Igor Babailov honors his God-given talent every time he picks up his paintbrush by painting true to tradition.
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The Sacred Gift of Portraiture
American portraitist Igor Babailov painting a self-portrait in his studio.  Courtesy of Igor Babailov
Lorraine Ferrier
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American artist Igor Babailov believes that God bestows our innate talents; they come with a sacred responsibility. They must be used for good and to honor God. 
“We [artists] re-create God’s creations in our paintings. We know that we’ll never be as good as God. … But at least we try to get it as close as possible to this beauty in our paintings,” he told The Epoch Times.
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.