Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://kotorimagazine.com/ &copy;2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://kotorimagazine.com/files.php?file= http://kotorimagazine.com/ http://kotorimagazine.com/permalink/3080.html Galleries Mon, 01 Sep 2003 11:10:50 -0700 "My main concern in my paintings is the human condition and the crossroads we face, in particular. We are complex creatures. We shout "Peace!" with bloody Galleries Mon, 01 Sep 2003 16:06:38 -0700 Someone likes Egon Schiele. Galleries Mon, 01 Sep 2003 20:37:00 -0700 your stuff is kind of hard to look at, mr. ranson.<br /> <br /> i am surprised you got your shock art on a fairly decent art site. do you have to draw such ugly things?!! Galleries Tue, 02 Sep 2003 06:35:07 -0700 Kyle, maybe if you were the center of the universe, like our friend "embarrassed", you'd realize that true rightiousness only comes from little pink bunnies frolicking in the dewy pasture. Galleries Tue, 02 Sep 2003 06:49:26 -0700 Very nice and strong artwork! Galleries Tue, 02 Sep 2003 23:47:49 -0700 i really like them all<br /> powerful and raw Galleries Thu, 04 Sep 2003 08:30:36 -0700 Wow! I Like every single painting! Awesome work! Thanks for sharing! Galleries Sat, 06 Sep 2003 15:54:40 -0700 I like being human, for the time being. I think, through looking at your art, you feel the same. Really real. Galleries Sun, 07 Sep 2003 02:29:06 -0700 Gee Mr. Ransom, do you really view life like this, and the human form this way? Some remind me of "dirty doodles" from the junior high days. Broken Heart is grotesquely sad. Your protrait is good, but why to you feel the need to smudge over faces? You could be a good artist some day if you stop using your paintings for shock value's sake. Galleries Sun, 07 Sep 2003 17:03:14 -0700 Oh yea, here we go...edenamie's got the secret family recipe for "good<br /> art". Please share, we'd all like to be good placid artists someday...if we only knew the correct formula.... Galleries Tue, 09 Sep 2003 21:05:55 -0700 Bukowski incarnate on a Prozac/Viagra speedball. Galleries Tue, 09 Sep 2003 22:25:29 -0700 No clever or witty remarks, just this: I really love Kyle's art. His stuff seems like the ugly side of beautiful people and I think the amputations are just some kind of exploration of fuck-it-all... Galleries Wed, 10 Sep 2003 19:03:21 -0700 i like how these paintings feel like a documentary. Galleries Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:33:14 -0700 I think this is a very good start for you. What exactly are you angry about? Do you know what you are going to paint before you paint it? Or, does the work change as you go along? Galleries Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:19:24 -0700 Jesus tap-dancing christ, why does everyone say its so angy or depressing. I thoind your composition is beautiful, and color, and choice of materital and its exploration amazing. Your one of the best artist iv seen thats young and alive (of course im an artist and im only 17) but you give me hope. Your work reminds me somewhat of baselitz, and polke. your awesome and tell your story. Galleries Sun, 28 Sep 2003 21:12:54 -0700 art = ego, regardless of what some lily-fingered depressionists may say. true art stands as a question, or a statement, but is never an answer. my friend, i am convinced that this is true art. Galleries Mon, 29 Sep 2003 11:52:39 -0700 Maybe not everyone can appreciate this art, but I did. Isn't it partly about knowing your audience? I think The Underground is that audience. Be particular Galleries Thu, 02 Oct 2003 08:21:41 -0700 i dont much care for your style Galleries Wed, 15 Oct 2003 11:04:22 -0700 man i didnt realize how brutal people can be ...i have a piece on here called pandoras box with two lesbians.....but this stuff is much more of a shocker...well...what do ya do Galleries Sat, 29 Nov 2003 19:06:07 -0800 Your work reminds me of Frida Kahlo. It's so raw and honest. I don't find them angry. It's honest and in-you-face. Galleries Sat, 29 Nov 2003 23:51:48 -0800 these pictures are really deep, depressing somewhat but still beautiful. i really like them and the way that some are similar to the others... Galleries Sun, 28 Dec 2003 16:07:18 -0800 Have you ever said mean things to your lover in an argument, with the intention of hurting their feelings? Have you ever dehumanized a woman? Have you ever fantasized about suicide? Galleries Wed, 07 Jan 2004 08:37:59 -0800 Your pieces have a great deal of power. I would love to see more of your work. Galleries Sat, 13 Mar 2004 19:17:30 -0800 Man - please keep what's bubbling beneath the surface .... beneath the surface. Galleries Fri, 02 Apr 2004 10:14:04 -0800 this is some weird shit! i am doing a research file on depressed artists.. and this guy came up as one.. he sure seems like a depressed artist... creepy art. Havent any of you seen real art? Galleries Tue, 06 Apr 2004 15:03:15 -0700 hey i was wondering if i could use one of your paintings for my cover of my cd, it would go great with the title, cliche of a broken heart. write me back and tell me what you think. Galleries Sat, 24 Apr 2004 22:30:56 -0700 i really think your art is cool, fuck the naysayers, it really is nice to look at while listening to saves the day, or at least for me... Galleries Tue, 04 May 2004 17:35:07 -0700 Naw, Chris, not Saves The Day. Try Engine Down..."How can you honestly say, that you're content with me?".... Galleries Sat, 08 May 2004 11:17:18 -0700 if you could win an award for ripping off egon schiele's style you'd totally bag it. i really don't think he'd be flattered. it's one thing to be inspired by someone, it's another thing to totally rip someone's style off. i'm really disappointed that your work is even displayed on this website, since this is a place for people to show their own unique styles and creativity. ugh. Galleries Wed, 19 May 2004 15:59:26 -0700 I really like them - The Broken Heart one is my favourite..I really get alot of feeling from them...:) Galleries Sat, 05 Jun 2004 07:48:24 -0700 Keep practicing on the arms and maybe they won't all have to be amputee's! Good depth of the soul. You tell stories. Thanks for sharing. Galleries Mon, 07 Jun 2004 10:02:10 -0700 good work. i suppose some of the negative comments come from people who don't appreciate Bacon, Whitkins, and other artists whose images don't tickle the soul as much as pinch it. "a real villain is preferable to a fake hero", Galleries Thu, 01 Jul 2004 14:31:47 -0700 Your work reflects some deep passions, so why not turn toward a happier outlook and produce some really beautiful stuff worthy of exhibition, art we could really live with? Galleries Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:15:02 -0700 I dont see depression or "ugliness" here, I see intimate interaction between people, and its a wonderful thing.I feel like I'm reading someone's personal journal when I look at these images. How could any form of expression, if its portayed with sincerity, be considered ugly? ooooh yeah, I forgot, people reject and fear what they can't understand. Galleries Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:14:08 -0700 Holy shit!!!!<br /> Your work is AMAZING.<br /> Im captivated Galleries Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:00:23 -0700 I love amputee art. Can't help it! Your style is rough and raw, and I love the subject matter. Love the St Sebastian picture. Galleries Sun, 12 Dec 2004 15:44:42 -0800 Looking for a pic of baby Jesus for my desktop, I knew something was wrong with yours. It looks as though you are bound by a spirit. Sorry for what you have going on in your head but you need to know that there is a God and he loves you and wishes to bring you true peace...ask Him!!! Galleries Mon, 20 Dec 2004 13:59:18 -0800 I think your a crazy son of a Bi*** and dont appreciate how u depict Jesus the one who saves u nd your family nd friends. Galleries Mon, 20 Dec 2004 13:59:37 -0800 I think your a crazy son of a Bi*** and dont appreciate how u depict Jesus the one who saves u nd your family nd friends. Galleries Wed, 22 Dec 2004 16:17:13 -0800 egon schielle is beloved by everyone Galleries Mon, 03 Jan 2005 18:27:13 -0800 wow. check it out. jesus is not my saviour. why are christians so easy to rattle? you should be way way way more concerned with actual horrors in the world then with my silly paintings. oh, and by the way, lots of those horrors are done in the name of yer saviour. jesus would be sooo disappointed. Galleries Fri, 14 Jan 2005 20:02:37 -0800 I do not find your images ugly nor depressing. Anyone who thinks so (i believe) does not see the meaning. Sure they are graphic, but I think they spark questions. . . Galleries Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:12:28 -0800 Not a happy camper!<br /> <br /> if the artist reads this, you should know that from the depths of the deepest misery, survivors of typhoons and holocausts of unimaginable cruelty have overcome their suffering and gone on to forge productive happy lives.<br /> There is great hope for you too.<br /> Do look for it. Galleries Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:03:19 -0800 wow."thanks" you condescending prick. Galleries Sat, 26 Feb 2005 21:30:40 -0800 your work is phenomenal. and real. don't listen to the idiots on here who think it's "too depressing" or "gross." they're just scared. Galleries Tue, 08 Mar 2005 14:11:40 -0800 Is this Kyle Ranson stuff really "Art"? Sometimes I ask: "Nice, but would you want to look at it in your house?" Galleries Tue, 07 Jun 2005 22:01:30 -0700 Why yes, I left my name.. Amazing how some people can leave negative and derogative comments, yet not have the courage to state their name. <br /> <br /> Though what's in a name.. <br /> <br /> So, this is an American site, and how blatantly obvious that is, too. I googled for "broken heart" as an image, and it lead me here.. How very disappointing it was indeed, not to see such wonderful artwork, but to see the immature & ill conceived opinions stated here.<br /> <br /> Things such as "jesus saved you nd ur family.." What the fuck, I do agree, Christian's are so easy to rattle. <br /> Apparently they can criticise and attack anything in the name of god, yet can't handle a painting?<br /> <br /> Jesus saved us, and our families..? ..Then what about the countless thousands slaughtered in the crusades.. In the name of God? Hmmmm... I'm getting too religious here... Moving on..<br /> <br /> Tis terribly depressing, to see someone wish to quell anothers artistic intent.. "Keep what's bubbling below the surface.. bubbling below the surface."<br /> <br /> What has the world come to when you can not express yourself?<br /> -sigh-<br /> <br /> Dismissing all others opinions, I think the work is great. G r e a t . Perhaps even excellent. All art work is done for purpose, tis often a manifestation of ones thoughts, emotions, past, present, future: self. <br /> <br /> In that regard, all art should be respected, it is that persons right to produce it, and as with my writing, it may very well be the scar tissue left from the wound...<br /> <br /> And with that, i'll go back to said writing..<br /> That is all.<br /> -Maddi.<br /> freakn_frequently@hotmail.com Galleries Thu, 09 Jun 2005 21:32:43 -0700 I'll start with the fact that I too am a Christian. I do not hide it and I hope that all who meet me and see my art will recognize that fact. I do, however have an appreciation for the work you have done. My latest portfolio delt with the same type subjects portrayed in similar sometimes equally "grotesque" variations. I'd say keep exploring. Although our deepest roots come out since the first time we pick up a crayon I think you statements will become even more resounding as you continue. Very interesting work. As for the Savior thing, narrow is the path and few are those who find it. Galleries Mon, 20 Jun 2005 20:46:08 -0700 Hi,<br /> I'd like to say that I enjoyed the pieces. My favorite is the portrait of joel. it tells me that it is finished. Some of the others do not. I would like to point out to some of the people leaving comments, that there are a number of paintings with full arms which disproves the myth that you amputee out of necessity not choice. I feel that in some pieces the blood is too obvious a choice. In some it works terrifically, but in others it distracts. I would also like to say that the only people who leave nasty comments are the ones who have never once painted a picture that matches their heart. Those who say you're ripping off Egon need to back off. You are not duplicating his work. When artists paint realist works they are not accused of copying ingres or michaelangelo. We all start somewhere, and if these are your early paintings we should all look forward to the ones to come later in your life. I'm not blown away yet, but you wouldn't be blown away by my work either. We all have somewhere to go, I'm glad to see that you're on your way. <br /> sincerely,<br /> austin.<br /> <br /> ps: do not reply to those who leave you bad comments, but do not reply to those who give you unflawed praise either. when we learn our faults we grow tremendously. We should all promote constructive honest thoughts, not abridged thoughts edited by kindness.<br /> <br /> pps: to those who yell depression: crude imagery does not damn the artist to depression, it only annotates a grievance with a portion of reality. Galleries Mon, 20 Jun 2005 21:10:21 -0700 A revision. I've completed looking through your website which I previously didn't know existed. Now I'm impressed. Everything else sticks. My favorite still happens to be the portrait of joel above. However, the one of Ro is surprisingly charming in its incredible content of structural information through a minimal number of strokes. Also the one of the people at the river is beautiful, and the breast/torso of "st. sebastian as a woman" is supreme gorgeousness. Thanks. -austin Galleries Thu, 06 Oct 2005 20:02:04 -0700 Broken heart really tells alot on how people feel when they get they hart riped out by some one I love the Are! I wish you would make more Galleries Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:10:52 -0800 Vincent van Gogh was a genius, a tortured one. So are u, and the way u show it is beautiful. Dont be disheartened by what some people say about your art. Enjoy the ride. <br /> I wish you SO much success with your art. It really hits me deeply. Galleries Thu, 15 Dec 2005 05:15:54 -0800 Good day..<br /> I'm a student from belgium<br /> KTA2 diest<br /> I'l follow bk (beeldende kunst )<br /> Its art<br /> <br /> I really like "broken heart"<br /> It reminds me of me and my girlfriend , we have bin apart for a fue time now<br /> <br /> Your word is very interesting Galleries Sat, 31 Dec 2005 04:20:53 -0800 this shit is nice Galleries Tue, 03 Jan 2006 11:12:28 -0800 didn't think St. Sebastian was that much of an inspiration. Galleries Sun, 22 Jan 2006 13:21:20 -0800 sexi obrazky take si zavesim na stenu Galleries Sun, 22 Jan 2006 13:21:33 -0800 zanechalo to vo mne silny zazitok Galleries Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:00:36 -0800 what does your painting mean to you? why do they look with so much blood? honesly i love your painting. i draw my own drawings and i like them to be unique, but all my friends say they are to weird and violent. i just draw what i live and what i see around me. Galleries Fri, 27 Jan 2006 04:51:23 -0800 I like it. Galleries Mon, 06 Feb 2006 17:27:38 -0800 I think your stuff is extraordinary, i would like to take issue with the condemnation of your work that many people here have offered, labelling you as a "shock artist". although i think gratuity in the arts and media can be a very harmful thing, shocking imagery can and should be used to stimulate the observers awareness to the many horrible things that exists within and without of the human condition. you achieve this with admirable strength.<br /> <br /> this is not the only thing i like about your work, but taking into consideration the volume of responses you have recieved, i will leave it at that.<br /> <br /> gruntywun@hotmail.com Galleries Mon, 06 Feb 2006 19:35:07 -0800 hey it looks like we have similar influences, egon schiele, francis bacon...beautiful viscerality raw truth of the depth of our emotional and physical states as humans. thanks for sharing! Galleries Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:49:27 -0800 we wanna use this on a cd<br /> <br /> contact us @<br /> rockconquersall@gmail.com Galleries Tue, 07 Mar 2006 17:54:02 -0800 you are distured go see a consuler!!!!! <br /> ewww Galleries Thu, 06 Apr 2006 23:38:31 -0700 omg i was browseing the internet and omg they all rock like its better then sliced bread<br /> <br /> keep rocking Galleries Fri, 07 Apr 2006 14:57:36 -0700 your art is really interesting its really beautiful it makes you think alot of artists don't do that these days so keep up the good work everyone that can't see the beauty in it are blind does the answer to great art work have to be right in front of there eyes anyone who dissed this work you all are blind or don't have any taste in great art!!! Galleries Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:53:06 -0700 who's anna lauren shapiro? IM anna lauren shapiro. Galleries Mon, 10 Apr 2006 06:53:35 -0700 simply fucking brilliant. Galleries Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:23:13 -0700 If there is anyway to contact the artist suck as via email, as i would like to use one of his paintings as an album cover for my band. Please, does anyone know how to contact him? Galleries Wed, 03 May 2006 20:26:59 -0700 I like your art alot Galleries Tue, 09 May 2006 02:26:23 -0700 I can appreciate your work.I found it by accident,but am glad I did because you are very talented.I have to agree that not all art should reflect good times,love,and humor.Keep doing what you do,because you do it very well. Galleries Sun, 14 May 2006 20:44:58 -0700 Beautiful. Galleries Thu, 18 May 2006 19:19:01 -0700 wow. i am very inspired. i enjoy these very much. i think they are awesome. Galleries Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:33:24 -0700 i say you're absolutely brilliant!!..you have captured truth and perception in your art..your work is genius..you're doing a beautiful job..:)..<br /> <br /> love,heidi<br /> *the queen of spades* Galleries Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:18:47 -0700 Sir u must be seriously Fuct up from life Galleries Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:40:53 -0800 your art work i ssomething out of this world i love it... it show raw emotion and the person who said "your stuff is kinda hard to look at" cannot Appreciate real art Galleries Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:14:52 -0800 i really like your art wirk they are very powerful and strong feelin Galleries Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:18:42 -0800 well iv been researching for hours now and you're work has definately made a huge impact on me.i think your work is amazing but it scares me-it takes me to a place where we all try to avoid, we're all scared of -i admire you for being where u wer at the time u painted these, and for expressin yourself so honestly..i do find your paintings beautiful in a strange kind of way.. Galleries Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:43:30 -0800 Just showing you off to some friends at work. "Brilliant"<br /> Don't compromise! Galleries Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:13:52 -0800 Imaginative and creative --Great work, keep it up! Galleries Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:04:23 -0700 very interesting work. i feel like the one of "ryan" is the strongest. it's more personal, makes a bigger statement. delievers the message in a less - obvious way. good job Galleries Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:26:21 -0700 Mr. Ranson your artwork is very deep and breath taking. I'm only 21 yrs old and I'm doing a college critique. I can relate to many of your portraits and feel the passion you put into them. The WORLD needs more artist's like you who doesn't hide the truth behind pretty colors and rainbows. Maybe when I get my own place,I can buy an oringinal. Galleries Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:31:50 -0700 This reminds me the work of Egon Schiele http://isucoz.com Galleries Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:35:51 -0700 thank you very much! Kotori Magazine