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- Creative Painting for BeginnersFrom: £370.00Course CodeEC2302004TutorGail Seres-WoolfsonCourse DatesMondays, 8th January - 25th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£370LocationArt Academy London - Red Lion Court, Ground Floor, 46-48 Park St, SE1 9EQRecommend booking beforeMonday 18th December 2023Creative Painting for Beginners is an exciting course that will stimulate your creativity and teach you how to use acrylic paint through a variety of different techniques. It is an opportunity to develop your own personal painting style and create paintings with real meaning to you as well as exploring the medium of paint and understanding it's potential. The tutor will lead you to draw on inspiration from many other artists’ work and will guide you step by step through the stages of developing your own artwork. The course will cover exciting topics and exercises such as: - Line and tone - Colour and imagination - Application of paint - Painting from photographs - Painting a still life - Painting the figure using a life model - Composition and abstraction The tutor will lead a mind map exercise, to encourage students to create their own personal painting project. By exploring other artists’ works for inspiration, there will be time for discussion and trying out different techniques in your work. You will spend time in the last few weeks developing a finished painting, and building on the new skills you have acquired from the course. This course would be perfect for someone new to painting, or a beginner with some experience looking to explore different styles. There are several appropriate follow on courses including Painting the Figure, Abstract Painting and Painting Outdoors, depending on your area of interest.MORE INFO
- Monday Mix 1£385.00Course CodeEC2302015TutorVarious tutorsDays11Course DatesMondays, 8th January - 25th March 2024Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£385LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeMonday 18th December 2023This course is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new artistic skills, and discover what you enjoy most. Students work across the different disciplines of: - Painting - Sculpture - Drawing - Printmaking Throughout the course, students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills, experiment with sculptural techniques, develop fundamental painting skills and have an engaging introdcution to printmaking. This Beginner course is aimed at those who are looking to step into the art world and gain a basic understanding of different practices. You will be able to develop new skills, experiment with materials and explore creative ideas. This course is a great way to try out different mediums before commiiting to one of our specialised courses.MORE INFO
- Monday Mix 2£350.00Course CodeEC2302115TutorVarious tutorsCourse DatesMondays, 15th January - 25th March 2024Days10Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£350LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeMonday 18th December 2023This course is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new artistic skills, and discover what you enjoy most. Students work across the different disciplines of: - Painting - Sculpture - Drawing - Printmaking Throughout the course, students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills, experiment with sculptural techniques, develop fundamental painting skills and have an engaging introduction to printmaking. This Beginner course is aimed at those who are looking to step into the art world and gain a basic understanding of different practices. You will be able to develop new skills, experiment with materials and explore creative ideas. This course is a great way to try out different mediums before committing to one of our specialised courses.MORE INFO
- Oil Painting for Beginners: Stage 1From: £310.00Course CodeEC2302037TutorNicholas McLeodCourse DatesMondays, 8th January - 25th March 2024Days11Times5.30pm - 7.15pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before and for those who want to reinforce their basic oil skills or to move on to using oil paints having used acrylics or water-based media. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate these elements together in compositions with access to a life model. This course aims will nurture self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. It is an ideal course for beginners as there is plenty of guidance from the tutor.MORE INFO
- Oil Painting for Beginners: Stage 1From: £310.00Course CodeEC2302137TutorNicholas McLeodCourse DatesMondays, 8th January - 25th March 2024Days11Times7.30pm - 9.15pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeMonday 18th December 2023A structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before and for those who want to reinforce their basic oil skills or to move on to using oil paints having used acrylics or water-based media. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate these elements together in compositions with access to a life model. This course aims will nurture self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. It is an ideal course for beginners as there is plenty of guidance from the tutor.MORE INFO
- Portrait PaintingFrom: £390.00Course CodeEC2302018TutorJulia Hawkins ROI NEACCourse DatesMondays, 8th January - 25th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£390LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is the perfect introductory course to Portrait Painting, for those with some painting experience. This well structured course will teach students how to accurately paint a portrait, and the different techniques involved. The emphasis will be on learning to see form and colour accurately, using a life model, and applying these skills to better create loose, expressive portraits. The course will cover: - Proportion and the structure of the head - Tonal studies in monochrome - Introduction to using colour - Applying paint using a palette knife - Contrasting and bright backgrounds Starting with drawing, students will be taught proportion and how to structure the head. Following on, you will be working with oil paints and develop a series of artworks from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. As the weeks progress you will also have the option to paint more of the figure if preferred. The class has the benefit of an experienced model every week as well as tuition from a talented professional artist. After completing this course we recomend joining one of our Portrait Painting Masterclasses to further develop your style.MORE INFO
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- Acrylic Painting for BeginnersFrom: £310.00Course CodeEC2302013TutorNevine FathyCourse DatesTuesdays, 9th January - 26th March 2024Days11Times5.30pm - 7.15pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a well-structured course for those who have never painted before or want to reassess their approach to painting. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate all these elements together in compositions. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a fun and stimulating environment. Working through a series of exercises you will explore the following subjects: - Tone - Colour & Abstraction - Paint application & texture - Still life - Portraits - Lanscapes You will explore a more creative approach to painting whilst encouraging you to establish your own style and identity. You will also have the opportunity to paint from a life model, and complete your own personal projects. This course is a fun and relaxing experience, offering plenty of guidance from the tutor. After completing this course we recommend signing up for Painting: Developing Your Style.MORE INFO
- Acrylic Painting for BeginnersFrom: £310.00Course CodeEC2302113TutorNevine FathyCourse DatesTuesdays, 9th January - 26th March 2024Days11Times7.30pm - 9.15pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeTuesday 19th December 2023This is a well-structured course for those who have never painted before or want to reassess their approach to painting. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate all these elements together in compositions. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a fun and stimulating environment. Working through a series of exercises you will explore the following subjects: - Tone - Colour & Abstraction - Paint application & texture - Still life - Portraits - Lanscapes You will explore a more creative approach to painting whilst encouraging you to establish your own style and identity. You will also have the opportunity to paint from a life model, and complete your own personal projects. This course is a fun and relaxing experience, offering plenty of guidance from the tutor. After completing this course we recommend signing up for Painting: Developing Your Style.MORE INFO
- Art Therapy, the Creative Process and the Unconscious£370.00Course CodeEC2302082TutorMatteo MerlaCourse DatesTuesdays, 9th January - 26th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm – 9.30pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£370LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeTuesday 19th December 2023This module will provide an introduction on the topic of “Art Psychotherapy” exploring the main theoretical frameworks and concepts through which art psychotherapy is understood and practiced in UK. The course will also introduce the professional context in which Art Psychotherapy is practiced within different clinical settings by using clinical case studies, presentations and group discussions. The program will also offer an overview of Art Psychotherapy training and career pathways currently available in the UK. This course offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Art Psychotherapy with experiential and creative workshops with particular emphasis on the central role of the images and art making as a holder of client’s emotional experience and as form of non-verbal and unconscious communication between client and therapist. Using a wide range of art materials, the facilitator will support participants with integrating a creative aspect to theories learnt on the course. No previous experience of art making is required but the workshops will include group discussions and reflective conversations. Therefore, it is important to be prepared to contribute while taking part in these workshops.MORE INFO
- Oil Painting: Stage 2£375.00Course CodeEC2302057TutorMercedes BalleCourse DatesTuesdays, 9th January - 26th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£375LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeTuesday 19th December 2023This is an exciting new course that will help take your painting skills to the next level whether you've already been painting at home, want to reinvigorate your style, or have attended painting classes before. The course begins by developing your core painting by working on skills such as: - Tonal studies using cold and warm colour tones - Colour mixing - Textures and weight - Expressive painting - Atmospheric landscapes Towards the end of the course the tutor will guide you step by step through the stages of developing your own work. You will focus on the subject matters and styles that excite you. By experimenting with a variety of techniques and styles, this course will help you develop your own artistic expression. Join our Stage 3 course to continue developing your skills.MORE INFO
- Painting: Stage 3From: £370.00Course CodeEC2302038TutorNatasha LienCourse DatesTuesdays, 9th January - 26th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelIntermediateFee370LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeTuesday 19th December 2023This is an exciting course, which aims to help you discover what it is about painting that really inspires you. It is a great follow-on course from our Painting for Beginners series or Creative Painting for Beginners and will also suit you if you already have some basic experience of painting and want to take your skills to the next level. The course structure is designed in a progressive sequence from beginning to end, with specific exercises following on from previous sessions. Although we appreciate that you might miss some of the classes due to other commitments, this particular course will be experienced at its very best if all or most lessons are attended. You will explore the following subjects: - Tone, usng black and white - Still Life, colour study - Portraiture, tonal and colour - Self Portrait - Painting a still life using a palette knife - Exploring mark making - Working from photographs - Development of a personal project The course begins by developing your core painting skills, exploring line, tone, colour and mass, whilst continually pushing your creative expression. The tutor will lead you to draw inspiration from many other artist’s work and will guide you step by step through the stages of developing your own painting. You will engage with the subject matters and styles that excite you and the tutor will assist you in bringing them into your own artworks. By looking at a broad variety of techniques, materials and styles, the course aims to broaden your ability to express yourself in paint. After completing this course, we recommend joining one of our Painting Masterclasses to further develop your style.MORE INFO
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- Abstract Painting For AllFrom: £375.00Course CodeEC2302041TutorBeñat OlaberriaCourse DatesWednesdays, 10th January - 27th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£375LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023This is a fun, relaxed course offering a structured introduction to abstract painting. This course will be focussing on how to represent forms, ideas and images that deviate from traditional representational image making, using acrylic paint. You'll be guided through a number of different approaches, including: - Exploring light through tone and shape - Colour conditioning and how we relate to colour - Composition: micro and macro - Looking at texture and how it makes us feel - Using geometry - Exploring process-based painting - Experimenting with expressive gestural marks The tutor will lead you through hands-on demonstrations, group discussions of relevant artists' work, and there will also be plenty of individual guidance. You'll build your confidence and gain a practical understanding of the fundamentals of painting, including colour, tone, mark-making and composition. You'll then have the opportunity to complete a larger abstract painting inspired by an artist of your choice. This course is suitable for all levels: beginners who have completed an introductory painting course already and are keen to explore painting in an experimental way, or more experienced students who would like to develop their understanding of abstraction.MORE INFO
- Digital Painting£170.00Course CodeEC2302095TutorKaterina IacovidesCourse DatesWednesdays, 10th January - 7th February 2024Days5Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£170LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023This five-week course is a fantastic introduction for those who would like to learn essential digital painting tools using Photoshop. Based in our Digital Suite, the tutor will guide students through a serious of exercises designed to teach variety of techniques and processes including: - Design concepts - Composition - Shape and Colour - Texture - Layering - Digital Collage Students will be expected and guided to create a final image of their own, bringing together what they have learnt over the previous weeks. After completing this course, we recommend signing up to one of our Digital Illustration courses.MORE INFO
- Landscape Painting: A Sense of Place – Online Course£150.00Course CodeOC2302055TutorTom VoyceCourse DatesWednesdays, 10th January - 7th February 2024Days5Times6.30pm - 8.30pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£150LocationOnlineRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023In this exciting online Landscape painting course, artist Tom Voyce will teach you how to capture the essence of landscapes through painting. Over five weeks, the course will focus on exploring how to create a sense of place in the depicted landscape, through composition, colour mixing, light and tone. Each week we will explore different themes and topics, such as: - Capturing composition - Colour mixing and application techniques - Underpainting - Working across several images at once, in stages - Light and tone This course is suitable for all levels and will encourage you to paint landscapes through 'abstract realism' whilst refining your skills on painting techniques and processes.MORE INFO
- Oil Painting for Beginners: Stage 1From: £310.00Course CodeEC2302237TutorAlice Perse ClarkeCourse DatesWednesdays, 10th January - 27th March 2024Days11Times5.30pm - 7.15pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThe perfect introductory course for those who are new to painting or new to working with oil paints. Each week the tutor will guide you in exploring a range of different subject matter and techniques. You will gain the confidence to create your own finished paintings with this versatile medium. Students will be exploring subjects such as: - Shape and tone - Volume - Colour - Still Life - Portraits - Landscapes You will learn to relate these elements together in compositions. Paint from a life model and in the last three weeks work on a self directed project with the guidance of your tutor. This course offers a structured introduction in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. Join our Stage 2 course to continue your practice.MORE INFO
- Oil Painting for Beginners: Stage 1From: £310.00Course CodeEC2302337TutorAlice Perse ClarkeCourse DatesWednesdays, 10th January - 27th March 2024Days11Times7.45pm - 9.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023The perfect introductory course for those who are new to painting or new to working with oil paints. Each week the tutor will guide you in exploring a range of different subject matter and techniques. You will gain the confidence to create your own finished paintings with this versatile medium. Students will be exploring subjects such as: - Shape and tone - Volume - Colour - Still Life - Portraits - Landscapes You will learn to relate these elements together in compositions. Paint from a life model and in the last three weeks work on a self directed project with the guidance of your tutor. This course offers a structured introduction in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. Join our Stage 2 course to continue your practice.MORE INFO
- Oil Painting for Beginners: Stage 1 – Online course£150.00Course CodeOC2302037TutorGail Seres-WoolfsonCourse DatesWednesdays, 21st February - 20th March 2024Days5Times6 - 8pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£150LocationOnlineRecommend booking beforeWednesday 31st January 2024This online course is the place to begin your oil painting journey, for those who have never painted before with oils or for those wanting to reinforce existing skills by returning to basics. Over five weeks, experience the vibrant medium by learning the fundamentals and express your creative potential. Through practical studies and exercises learn a range of subjects including: - Tone - Colour theory - Approaches to portraiture At the end of the course you will create your own a personal project and complete work using the knowledge developed throughout. After completing this course we recommend signing up for Oil Painting: Stage 2MORE INFO
- Painting: Developing Your StyleFrom: £375.00Course CodeEC2302029TutorNicholas McLeodCourse DatesWednesdays, 10th January - 27th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelIntermediateFee£375LocationArt Academy London - Red Lion Court, Ground Floor, 46-48 Park St, SE1 9EQRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023This course focuses on developing each student’s style of painting, both through pushing creative expression and refining technical ability. By working from the model, and by developing a creative project, students will explore multiple ways of using paint to convey a certain message or feeling. Suitable for students working in oils or acrylics. In this course you will explore the following: - Brushwork - Painting using a life model - Abstraction - Narrative and expression - 'Hybrid' painting - emulating other artists work and combining it with your own - Time to develop personal projects In the first part of the course students will be working from the figure, developing core painting skills whilst also reflecting on their use of paint. Students will develop a series of artworks, from quick sketches to longer more developed pieces. The focus will be on developing expressive paintings through their specific use of colour, composition and brushwork. You will also be exploring other artists work and develop an understanding of how paint can be used to coney a variety thoughts and ideas. In the second part of the course students will work on a personal creative project. Students will be guided step by step through the process of developing an idea, collecting source material and references, experimenting with different techniques and approaches, before the final execution. By looking at contemporary and historical artists, and through dialogue with the group, students will develop their creative and critical awareness. This course would be a great follow on from Panting: Stage 3 or Portrait Painting.MORE INFO
- Painting: Stage 3From: £370.00Course CodeEC2302138TutorCarl RandallCourse DatesWednesdays, 10th January - 27th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelIntermediateFee£370LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023This is an exciting course, which aims to help you discover what it is about painting that really inspires you. It is a great follow-on course from our Painting for Beginners series or Creative Painting for Beginners and will also suit you if you already have some basic experience of painting and want to take your skills to the next level. The course structure is designed in a progressive sequence from beginning to end, with specific exercises following on from previous sessions. Although we appreciate that you might miss some of the classes due to other commitments, this particular course will be experienced at its very best if all or most lessons are attended. You will explore the following subjects: - Tone, using black and white - Still Life, colour study - Portraiture, tonal and colour - Self Portrait - Painting a still life using a palette knife - Exploring mark making - Working from photographs - Development of a personal project The course begins by developing your core painting skills, exploring line, tone, colour and mass, whilst continually pushing your creative expression. The tutor will lead you to draw inspiration from many other artist’s work and will guide you step by step through the stages of developing your own painting. You will engage with the subject matters and styles that excite you and the tutor will assist you in bringing them into your own artworks. By looking at a broad variety of techniques, materials and styles, the course aims to broaden your ability to express yourself in paint. After completing this course, we recommend joining one of our Painting Masterclasses to further develop your style.MORE INFO
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- Friday Mix£280.00Course CodeEC2302315TutorVarious tutorsCourse DatesFridays, 26th January - 22nd March 2024Days8Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£280LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 5th January 2024This course is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learning new artistic skills, discovering what you enjoy most, and developing creative ideas. Over the course, students work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Throughout the course, students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills, along with more expressive sculpture and painting. Students will also learn to approach the human figure through drawing, painting and sculpture, before rounding off the course with an introduction to printmaking. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore materials, and have fun.MORE INFO
- Friday Open Life – Long PoseFrom: £100.00Course CodeEC2302101TutorUsva IneiCourse DatesFridays, 26th January - 22nd March 2024Days8Times7.45pm - 9.15pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£125LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 5th January 2024The “Open Life Class - Long Pose” is a relaxed and enjoyable life drawing & painting course with a life model for various poses lasting between one and three weeks at a time. Students will be able to approach the human figure in any way they please and do as many drawings or paintings as they care to pursue with as much or as little instruction as they like. Your experienced tutors will happily guide both beginners and the more experienced painters. Students should feel free to use whichever materials they enjoy the most, whether that is drawing in charcoal or ink or painting in oils or acrylics. Cartridge paper is provided for the course but please bring your own drawing/painting materials. You can also attend this class as a drop-in and pay £15 per session via our Eventbrite page.MORE INFO
- Friday Open Life Drawing: Short PoseFrom: £100.00Course CodeEC2302001TutorUsva IneiCourse DatesFridays, 26th January - 22nd March 2024Days8Times6.00pm - 7.30pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsLocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 5th January 2024The “Open Life Class - Short Pose” is a relaxed and enjoyable life drawing & painting course with a life model. The model will pose for short lengths of time, ranging from 1 minute - 20 minutes. Students will be able to approach the human figure in any way they please and do as many drawings or paintings as they care to pursue with as much or as little instruction as they like. Your experienced tutors will happily guide both beginners and the more experienced painters. Students should feel free to use whichever materials they enjoy the most, whether that is drawing in charcoal or ink or painting in oils or acrylics. Cartridge paper is provided for the course but please bring your own drawing or painting materials. You can also attend this class as a drop-in and pay £15 per session via our Eventbrite page.MORE INFO
- Oil Painting for Beginners: Stage 1From: £280.00Course CodeEC2302537TutorNicholas McLeodCourse DatesFridays, 26th January - 22nd March 2024Days8Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£280LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 5th January 2024The perfect introductory course for those who are new to painting or new to working with oil paints. Each week the tutor will guide you in exploring a range of different subject matter and techniques. You will gain the confidence to create your own finished paintings with this versatile medium. Students will be exploring subjects such as: - Shape and tone - Volume - Colour - Still Life - Portraits - Landscapes You will learn to relate these elements together in compositions, paint from a life model, and in the last three weeks work on a self directed project with the guidance of your tutor. This course offers a structured introduction in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. Join our Stage 2 course to continue your practice.MORE INFO
- Portrait PaintingFrom: £280.00Course CodeEC2302118TutorKinga MarkusCourse DatesFridays, 26th January - 22nd March 2024Days8Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£280LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeFriday 5th January 2024This is the perfect introductory course to Portrait Painting, for those with some painting experience. This well structured course will teach students how to accurately paint a portrait, and the different techniques involved. The emphasis will be on learning to see form and colour accurately, using a life model, and applying these skills to better create loose, expressive portraits. The course will cover: - Proportion and the structure of the head - Tonal studies in monochrome - Introduction to using colour - Applying paint using a palette knife - Contrasting and bright backgrounds Starting with drawing, students will be taught proportion and how to structure the head. Following on, you will be working with oil paints and develop a series of artworks from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. As the weeks progress you will also have the option to paint more of the figure if preferred. The class has the benefit of an experienced model every week as well as tuition from a talented professional artist. After completing this course we recommend joining one of our Portrait Painting Masterclasses to further develop your style.MORE INFO
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