Oil Painting Techniques for Beginners, RISD Art Professor Demo, Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of this intro to oil painting tutorial walks you through every step of the process to paint a lobster in a still life. (watch Part 1: • Oil Painting Technique... ) RISD Adjunct Professor Clara Lieu talks about how to premix your colors with a palette knife, lighting & shadow, brush techniques, how to layer your oil paint, the differences between opaque and transparent paint, glazing techniques, how to paint details, and more.
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Clara Lieu was an Adjunct Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2007-2020. Her artwork has been exhibited at the International Print Center NY, the Currier Museum, Childs Gallery, the Davis Museum, and more. Lieu received an artist fellowship from the MA Cultural Council, has written for the NY Times, and lectured at Brown University, the NAEA conference, and in Vancouver & China. She has been profiled in Artsy, Hyperallergic, KPCC, & WBUR.
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[@10kCrows]

I like this lady and how she explains things. I want to see 800 more oil painting videos with her

[@artprof]

Hahaha thanks! We'll work on it😄

[@jcepri]

Totally agree!

[@cryxtheace3129]

You: _squints to blur the subject_ Me: _takes off glasses_

[@mariaannalikouris4673]

Cryx TheAce haha I used to do that it was so helpful but then I got surgery done

[@emiliebhowmik9131]

YESS thats exactly eat i do

[@babsabroad2205]

This is the best thing I've ever watched on oil painting. I think the explanations are eye opening!

[@artprof]

So glad you found us, welcome to the Art Prof family! ❤ -Prof Lieu

[@Yang-yang81]

One of the dopest teachers!

[@artprof]

Right?! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@jillgeoghegan7358]

I really love these tutorials, thank you, I am a mature art student in Ireland.

[@artprof]

You are so welcome! We're glad you like them :) If you're interested in watching more of our videos, here's one about acrylic painting techniques you might enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXe4fayKm5KFsK8 - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@bh9090bh9090]

I wish a saw this 2 years ago. So many tips I learned the hard way.

[@artprof]

So many people feel the same way-- at least you have us now!! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Share

[@MiuArtStudioUK]

I can' thank you enough for being a great art professor and sharing your teaching with everyone, your videos are so helpful, I am retraining myself paintings, I had studied in art uni back to the days but I didn't put any effort in as the motivation wasn't strong enough, now I found my purpose and I couldn't see myself doing anything but become a good artist, thank you for sharing these videos just when I most need them. Thanks for the universe guide me to this channel.

[@artprof]

You're very welcome! -Prof Lieu

[@Phaisalasiri]

This is a really great series! I had so many “aha!” Moments while watching it and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@artprof]

That's awesome! The course page on our main site has tons more information and connects this videos to others like how to stretch a canvas, create a glass palette, etc.: artprof.org/courses/oil-painting/

[@MariaRevArt]

@@artprof This course was really so good. For me, the parts on actually painting and were the most informative. This is because I've been painting with oils for about 18 months now, but I'm still learning the actual painting techniques and the section on layering was extremely informative and helpful for me. I usually darken my colours with brown, so I'm going to try using complementaries to tone down my colours and see how it comes out.

[@artprof]

I'm glad you got a lot out of the painting techniques! Using complementary colors to make shadows makes for some really cool colors, have fun!

[@cait.tama1]

This 2 part video is such a godsend. I had 2 different teachers for my oil painting classes. My first teacher taught me to do blocking exactly like this. And it was so easy and made so much sense. My second teacher went with a dark to light method instead, and I wasn’t allowed to paint the other way. Trying to relearn everything after I took a 5 years break from painting and these videos are making me feel so much more confident to start again. Thank you so much 😭

[@artprof]

We are so happy you feel that way Caitlin!! Thanks for watching, and good luck with your paintings :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@ArtByAmandaG]

Wow - I feel like Clara and I should be friends. I loved this video. I watched from start to finish. I love the honestly and truly great advice Clara shared throughout this tutorial. I would love to see more from her - Especially the start of the painting process from layout to shape blocking. Fantastic. You guys just got another subscriber!

[@JanineMarieChrysler]

I used to squint at my newspaper ads back in the day, to see the tonal relationships between headline, body copy, clip art and borders. 🙂

[@artprof]

Amazing!! So much beauty in the details :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@heatherayris1685]

Thanks so much for this. You really break everything down into logical steps. Especially beginning with supplies, then qualities of paint, colour and planes. This is something I think is missing in mainstream art education. I agree with your comment "learning how to paint is just painting a whole lot!!". Excellent!

[@artprof]

That's great, I'm so glad the content worked for you! We have even more info like links to a supply list, a canvas stretching video, and more on the main course page: artprof.org/courses/oil-painting/

[@susanlindblad234]

Dear Professor Clara Lieu, I so enjoyed part one and part two of these videos. Your thoughts on oil painting, the joys and frustration really hit home with me. I feel I learned a great deal watching you work on the lobster in this still life. My mind is now just full of ideas on how to approach my next subject. Thanks so much!

[@artprof]

Wonderful, that's great to hear! -Prof Lieu

[@robertjschroff6307]

I love your concept and the still life of yours is awesome, even as a composition as much a finished beautiful artwork and yes, that is so good to hear you to speak. Professional, talented, skilled and practical. Love it. Thanks

[@stephaniepaints]

This was awesome:):) I went to RISD but not for fine art sadly. I also have a history with oil painting from high school, but I haven't used it in a decade. I've decided I'm going to try again and I can't tell you how excited but scared I am! I'm gathering the materials and when I opened up the tubes today I thought to myself, "Ah yes...this is it". I totally understand how you feel:) I've been using acrylic for years and I think it's going to be an adjustment from that but I'm ready to try this again. Thank you for these tips so so much and taking the time to make these videos:)

[@artprof]

We are so happy you like our videos!! It's always amazing to find a medium (or rediscover one) that just clicks. You've totally got this-- good luck creating! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@melaniereeder2349]

only a minute in, but yes to squinting!!! I've never heard a teacher talk about this, but I always do this to help me keep my mind from focusing too much on the details. 1000% our brains love to do that!

[@artprof]

Haha, we're glad you know this trick too! It's super helpful, especially when you've been focusing on details for so long. Thank you so much for watching! If you liked this video, you might also enjoy this one about oil vs acrylic painting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqu2eJeEmdeZiaM - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@artprof]

For those of you watching this tutorial, please know that our approach to filming this tutorial was to provide very basic information on oil paint for someone who has little to no experience at all with this materials. (thus, the "for beginners" in the video title. Since it is impossible for us to know what each individual person watching this video has access to in terms of a place to paint, (whether it's in a home studio, outdoors, at a local arts organization) we err on being conservative and cautious when presenting information on toxic materials and being responsible about safe disposal of materials that cannot be poured down the sink or placed in a regular trash can without causing harm to the environment. There are probably some of you who do have that circumstance or facility , but we felt that it would be irresponsible for us to make the assumption that everyone watching this video does. There are certainly nuances and complexities to the toxicity of certain materials, (not to mention so many manufacturers and pigments, each of which are different!) but our point is for people to understand that oil painting isn't a practice that you can casually maintain the way you could if you are doing a pencil drawing. I'm sure there are some of you watching this video who are much more advanced in your painting practice, have logged many more years, and have tried out many more different materials that we don't mention in this tutorial. Beginners in oil painting have a lot of hurtles to deal with when they first start painting. As you progress and find which mediums and techniques are right for you, and develop preferences for your own customized painting technique, you may have different experiences than we talk about above. Please feel free to share your experiences and techniques in the comment section so we can all learn together. See our other acrylic & oil tutorials! Oil Painting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moHaaX1ofJyWp6s (part 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6rdqph3j65sqas (part 2) stretching canvas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIm7gamAhbVppbs , still life acrylic painting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXe4fayKm5KFsK8 and mixed media acrylic painting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3mbgZeEr7OBgaM Enjoy! -Prof Lieu

[@iffatmeem756]

I really love prof Lieu! I love the way she speaks & explains art.

[@Shanekoneko]

I love these videos, I've been having some trouble with the cohesion of my paintings and seeing this gave me a new perspective and to acknowledge the mistakes I've been making. Thank you, it was really inspiring :)

[@artprof]

We're so glad to help! Good luck with your future pieces, we're sure you'll make some amazing things. You might also enjoy this acrylic tutorial, feel free to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXe4fayKm5KFsK8 Thank you so much for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@lisengel2498]

I love this technique painterly and yet detailed but I also love alla prima oil painting both with brushes and with palet knives. The painting process is very different but both can work out fine.

[@artprof]

Thanks so much! Alla prima is such a fun and spontaneous way of working. Check out Lauryn's painting tutorial inspired by barbecue squid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3mbgZeEr7OBgaM - Julie Sharpe, Art Prof staff

[@seanhughes1808]

This is solid real life instruction as she goes, Very helpful ty

[@meatbeat7990]

great course, i actually really liked the final still life painting! looking forward to longer videos like these and others in the future

[@artprof]

Thank you! We have many more courses on our main site: artprof.org/courses/

[@AnArtsyChic]

Another WOW Video! What a great instructor!

[@denishardy8791]

I appreciate very much your instructing tecniques; clarity and precision which realy help comprehend the material you deliver with enthousiasm . Well done !

[@artprof]

It’s good to hear you enjoyed the video! If you’d like to watch more painting tutorials, check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLvt8_pMl6ywk7zc4BskYW33YEBno7tGph -Marc Stier, Art Prof Staff

[@fishisnotfishfish2267]

Seems helpful, thank you. Gets me a little more comfortable with oils. Learning about it.

[@arapascual6981]

came here because I am never satisfied with acrylics now I am switching towards oil painting and excited for the journey!

[@artprof]

Wonderful!

[@jcepri]

I'm curious - why weren't you satisfied with acrylics?

[@annalisafeleppa7391]

Fab videos! And wow! First time in 15 years! You go girl! Its awesome. Glad you loved it and killed it! 🙌❤

[@impish22]

this video is jam packed with so much great information.. thanks..!!

[@artprof]

Glad it was helpful! -Prof Lieu

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Wow, your skill.... amazing 👏

[@SenoraCharcos]

Amazing tutorial here.

[@artprof]

We're happy you think so! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@josepeka1189]

I think you are absolutely amazing teacher. I enjoyed this video and having subscribed to your videos. Can’t wait to view more. Thank you. Jose from Melbourne , Australia.

[@artprof]

Thank you so much! We're so glad you're watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@findinganswers9392]

Thank you ! I learned alot the painting is Fabulious!!

[@artprof]

We're glad you think so! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@barbarastephenson5543]

this is a fantastic series. Thank you so much!

[@artprof]

That's great to hear, thanks for watching!

[@farmonturtlehill1157]

I think I will assign it to my spring painting class.

[@artprof]

Awesome! Please share photos with us of what your class creates!

[@md.samsurrahaman6758]

o m g...you encourage me so much...i have never seen such informative video about oil painting.. I am definitely going to give it a try because i always wanted to work with oil..

[@artprof]

That’s really exciting! We’d love to see what you create. Feel free to check out this playlist of more painting tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLvt8_pMl6ywk7zc4BskYW33YEBno7tGph -Marc Stier, Art Prof Staff

[@AnArtsyChic]

You are a very good oil painter. Keep it up! That lobster looked good enough to eat 😁

[@melaniereeder2349]

I wish I could do that multibrush technique with acrylic paint! I cant stand the oil dry time, and if I didnt even need to clean brushes in between colors i'd be in heaven. I'm probably revealing too much of my weaknesses...;)

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Try a fast drying medium like Gamblin's SolventFree Gel!❤

[@tangofoxtrot40]

Now I understand how color theory is sooooo essesntial for s painter

[@artprof]

I know, it is sort of mind boggling! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@julieferrer9146]

Wow Prof, thanks so much for this video! I've learn so much!!!

[@artprof]

Happy to hear that!

[@Mmmmkay88]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@artprof]

You are so welcome! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@lisengel2498]

I always wait to judge my painting to next dat and when I look with fresh eyes and I stop if “it makes my heart sing” - and if it doesnot I continue and try to feel what is lacking but I think there is a great possibility that you can spoil a good, fresh painting if you only goes for cpntrol. For me its about subtle balance and a feeling that the painting moves me in some way. A still life is a very interesting painting exercise. It can make you wonder what a deep experiemce of a moment is. And I also think a still life has to do with things that means spmething to you .... it can open into the multidimensionality of ethe mystery of experience.

[@artprof]

Yes, it's so tricky to know when to walk away from a painting!!! We have this video where we talk about different signals or approaches to trying to figure it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmjEemWlmMqHeqM, Totally know what you mean about the objects in a still life; so often people think still life is boring, and 9 times out of 10, it's because people don't have a personal connection with the objects in the still life. This tutorial hasn't been released yet, but if you watch the 1 min preview, there's a painting at the end where I paint bread made by my mother-in-law, my kids call it "Oma bread!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7Lf2WOp7Wea9k -Prof Lieu

[@maryambavarsad6710]

wow I'm amazed at how beautiful this painting turned out! I wish I had it or I could paint sth like it :)) and I can't believe I watched the both vdeo completely and I don't even like oil painting :)) not that I hate it! I just think it's too expensive for me and it's not something you can master on your own and besides that it's so messy and you need a space for it! i don't think it's sth that everybody can pull off

[@JanineMarieChrysler]

Yes! One brush for each color = one bag of icing for each color. I am remembering the princess castle cake, and Little Nemo cake. Lots of colors.

[@artprof]

Incredible! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@eunice430]

hi! first off this is the most helpful art channel i’ve ever seen and i have learnt so so much from you. one question i have though - how long does a layer of oil paint take to dry to the point where you can add a second layer? i’m a complete beginner to oil paints by the way i mainly work with watercolor so this is a huge switch and i am trying to be as careful as i can to minimize errors and such. thank you!

[@artprof]

So glad you found us! Dry time can vary tremendously. Factors like the paint brand, the specific color, whether you are thinning the paint with solvent, or oil medium, a drier like Liquin, etc. how warm it is where you live, etc. all play a part. Wait until it's dry to the touch, then you are good to add another layer on top. After you've worked for a while, you'll be able to get a sense of what the dry time is for your purposes. -Prof Lieu

[@eunice430]

@@artprof i really appreciate how you take the time to reply to comments and answer questions like mine, thank you!!

[@emygstlaurent]

I really enjoy your channel! I've painted in acrylics all my life, and I want to integrate oil as a top layer for certain things. BUT I'M SCARED.

[@artprof]

Thank you so much, and you’ve got this! My tip is to do a few tests elsewhere first, but also not worry if it doesn’t come out the way you’d like it to, that’s okay! There’s always more art to be made in the future :) -Marc Stier, Art Prof Staff

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Do a purely practice painting, a simple still life, three pieces of fruit and a plain mug!

[@donaldachisholm3771]

Wow thank you so much information you’re giving awesome

[@artprof]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toshiaspencer-beekman9094]

Beautiful

[@myadhdaddictions3313]

Wow I've got adhd and just sat through whole vid

[@artprof]

You're amazing! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@myadhdaddictions3313]

@@artprof thank you for replying hopefully you like one of my vids too ,not as helpful as you but might bring a smile 😊

[@jcepri]

Thank you for making that point about realism = copying vs. interpreting. I am BRAND NEW to painting and so I've been watching a ton of tutorials on YT. It feels like the gold standard, or what everyone is striving for, is to make their paintings as real as possible. Some look like an HD photograph. In my judgement, that's a technician's work vs. an artist. So, onto another topic. I know this sounds bizarre, but I don't practice all that much because the cost of these panels and canvases, not to mention the paints, can really add up. Do you have any suggestions for how newbies can get a lot of practice without chewing through supplies? Would you suggest small studies vs. big paintings at first? By the way, I tried that canvas paper and it was so horrendous that I threw it in the garbage. Thanks! Love your videos! P.S. I'm right around the corner from RISD! Just went to the phenomenal museum a month ago.

[@artprof]

We are so happy you tuned in!! Hopefully you can learn a lot with us and make incredible work-- I find the more I practice, the more delightful the painting experience becomes. We do have resources for buying art materials on a budget-- please check out this site for more info! artprof.org/resources/art-supplies/art-supplies-on-a-budget-get-away-with-paying-less/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@bruyere00]

"It's gonna get better! It will....eventually...just not today...probably." LOL So True.

[@florencialewkow5716]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@calogerobuttacavoli78]

Great channel👍

[@artprof]

Thank you!

[@ShanonBopbeepbd]

Lovely art piece, just curious, how or why would you not paint the background color 1st in lettering, you sure have a lot of patience, again you do beautiful work!

[@Monart888]

this is why my country doesn't have well-known artists, the teachers and professors all have a forceful approach to their students to make art in a short amount of time

[@hanag4016]

1 hr. Without ever washing a brush Acrylic painters: em jealous 😩

[@artprof]

HAHA, acrylic is a whole different beast - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@MarshmallowPoison]

One question: If you use the oil paint straight out of the tube for dry brushing and medium + oil for transparent areas (glazing), what did you use for opaque areas?

[@artprof]

For the opaque areas it's mostly straight paint, but with just a touch of oil medium to increase the flow. Experiment and see what works for you! -Prof Lieu

[@michiemako5109]

while waiting for your painting to dry between layers each time, Do you need to re-mix all that paint every time you start again? or is there a way to "keep" the mixed paint still wet

[@artprof]

Usually oil paints will stay wet for 24 hours, but you should store them in a cold, dry place, cover the palette, and they should still be wet after 2-3 days (depending on the amount of paint, a small dot will dry every quickly). If there are large amounts you want to save, then using airtight jars is a good option. The drying time may also depend on the colour. Hope this helps, thanks for watching our video! - Hema Somaya, Art Prof Staff

[@michiemako5109]

@@artprof Thank you so much!! :)

[@kpphelan-fc4sc]

I'm using a white canvas . but do you draw it first or paint it on the canvas .?

[@artprof]

If you watch Part 1 of this tutorial (kzbin.info/www/bejne/moHaaX1ofJyWp6s) you'll see that we do a light wash of burnt siena, thinned out with Gamsol which is rubbed into the white canvas first. Then we use the burnt siena which is thinned down to sketch the outlines. You can sketch first with a pencil if you want of course, but I prefer to stick with the paint the whole way through.

[@saravanasaravana-cz5gl]

Hi, I do have a question. How long should we wait to let the paint dry before we can continue for 2nd layer?

[@artprof]

I personally like it to be all dry, but it’s a matter of personal preference! Try it out and see! -Prof Lieu

[@saravanasaravana-cz5gl]

@@artprof, thank you for your kind reply madam. My style is for underpainting I will let it dry for 1 day or at least 12 hours, then I will start with 1st layer and let it dry for 1 week then only continue with 2nd layer.

[@ruthie_chie]

How long would you say you have to wait between layers before you can start the next one? And how much paint would you consider to be one layer? ...By that I mean, when do you know you’ve finished a layer and you can’t move forward until that drys? If you can be very specific I would love that. Thank you. For this video.

[@artprof]

Hi ! It really really depends on the paint brand, the color, what you are using for oil medium, etc. Before starting the next layer you want to have it dry to the touch. Hard to be precise about how much paint per layer, everyone is so different! I consider a layer to be when there is noticeable progress from the previous layer. -Prof Lieu

[@ruthie_chie]

Art Prof: Create & Critique thank you so much for the reply. I’ll do my best. 😊❤️

[@tawandazindoga711]

@Art Prof Your process with this painting looked like it took a lot of time...how many hours exactly did it take to complete your "frankenstein painting."

[@artprof]

Hard to give an accurate answer because I worked on it for about a month, took several months off, and then it was a lot of fragmented time. At least 30 hours?!?

[@tawandazindoga711]

@@artprof Oh wow! It looks like it took longer...certainly would have taken me 30 hours to do just one lobster claw! I truly abominate oil paints, but you've inspired me to keep trying.

[@artprof]

Yes keep trying!! Oil painting frustrated me so much for so many years, it's a really challenging medium that takes tons of time and practice.

[@JackRainfield]

I so agree with the professor's comments on photo realism! In my own experience I've noticed the people that are greatly impressed with photo realistic paintings have been people with the least experience and knowledge of the history of painting. Also I really don't understand the minds of modern day artist's devoted to photo realism. Maybe they're dealing with some obsessive compulsive behavioral problems or something else along those lines.

[@artprof]

Hi! We share more thoughts in this video that is entirely about photorealism: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIeknJedh8prh6c -Prof Lieu

[@JackRainfield]

@@artprof Awesome! Thanks very much.

[@SmellyBeanCheese]

So, I understand you believe that oil paintings look best when done in multiple layers, but what is one supposed to do when landscape painting/plein air painting??

[@artprof]

Depends on the artist, but some artists will take multiple trips to the same space, others shoot their own reference photos and work from those in the studio. Others paint it all in one go, whatever works best for you! -Prof Lieu

[@tumblingrosesstudio]

Plein air paintings should retain that quality of limitation even haste

[@melaniereeder2349]

Anddddd I need a tube ringer

[@snake4342001]

What are your thoughts on wet on wet painting? Personally I don't believe in it exists in oil when layers work so well

[@artprof]

You can do wet on wet with oils, I don't personally, but why not? -Prof Lieu

[@snake4342001]

@@artprof I dont find the same satisfaction with wet into wet. Not being able to layer is my biggest con. Indirect painting is more my speed

[@conniecupertino1399]

Art Prof: Create & Critique How long do you typically wait in between before apply layers? And, also with glazing?

[@artprof]

Really really depends on the color, the brand, what you're usually for oil medium! -Prof Lieu

[@snake4342001]

@@conniecupertino1399 I wait till they are touch dry to layer and or glaze. Atm I make a 1 to 1 medium of linseed oil and stand oil.

[@jerronranises7632]

What are the colors you can recommend for beginners?

[@artprof]

This page has a list of colors and supplies we recommend! artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/oil-painting-techniques-for-beginners-part-1/ -Prof Lieu

[@muhdisrafil9621]

If you close your eyes you can hear Wendy Williams teach us how to paint

[@rahman077]

Should 10 year olds paint with oil paint?

[@artprof]

I don't recommend oil paint for a 10 year old, too many potential hazards. -Prof Lieu

[@rahman077]

@@artprof so which age is good?

[@JChing-oz7lp]

You keep laughing at the guy for using paper towels rather than rags. Can you explain why? Also are the rags flammable/toxic after being used on solvents? Is there a special way you should keep or dispose of them? Wash them in washing machine?

[@artprof]

The problem with paper towels is that they are too thin and therefore you have to go through a LOT of paper towels to clean even just one brush, so it's super wasteful and on top of that, doesn't even do a good job of cleaning your brushes. Yes, after cotton rags have solvents in them they are a fire hazard. You don't want to wash them in a washing machine, they really cannot be cleaned. I keep them in a fire safe disposal container so they aren't a fire hazard. -Prof Lieu

[@Kuesa]

Fantastic tutorial, although I take tremendous offense that you called them "Jimmies" and not "Sprinkles"

[@artprof]

I'm a New Englander, can't help it! 😂 -Prof Lieu

[@serirvan5708]

I'm so blind to see and mix color like what u did

[@amritaghumman4655]

30:30 I see an eye staring at me

[@Hotlooksamerica]

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[@Hotlooksamerica]

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