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    Master Face Painter and Band Collaborate on Bizarre Music Video

    James Kuhn likes to paint his face in ways that trick the eyes on put smiles on faces. So when the visual artist from Michigan was approached by the band Young Rival to collaborate on their latest music video, he jumped at the opportunity.

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    The video for "Two Reasons" -- from the band's album due out Oct. 23 -- features Kuhn fascinatingly transforming into the likes of Queen Amidala, Chewbacca, a monkey butt and a slew of characters.

    See the gallery below for a roundup of the master face painter's cool artistry seen in the video.

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