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| Bred | |
| From: USA on 11/16/2005 (09:36:19 PST) (post #744) | |
| I've been looking for sites like this for a long time. Thank you!
Wishing you a ton of success in the future. Bred | |
| Sergej Brin | |
| From: Sergej Brin on 11/10/2005 (10:23:41 PST) (post #738) | |
| Very good site! I like it! I just wanted to pass on a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site..Thanks! | |
| really nice site | |
| From: Street on 10/16/2005 (09:48:43 PST) (post #717) | |
| This is really nice site, with interesting content and beautiful disain | |
| Awesome site | |
| From: James "Dooley JR" Haslip on 09/21/2005 (10:10:04 PST) (post #712) | |
| i am amazed and in awe of ur art. it is an insipration to anyone who sees it. | |
| Thinking of you after the hurricane... | |
| From: Cindy Armstrong (shoppincin) on 09/05/2005 (23:06:39 PST) (post #703) | |
| I've had your business card in my wallet since the Hayward Blues Festival in July & thought of you often. I now think of you & many musicians & artists now after the hurricane. May your artwork & your creativity shine. (And GOOD LUCK at the MONTEREY BLUES FESTIVAL later this month!!!) | |
| Inspirational | |
| From: cwm3834@yahoo.com on 08/21/2005 (14:05:50 PST) (post #687) | |
| This is from Charles (Manny). It was my pleasure to view your site. When I was looking through the gallery all I could think of is how do you come up with what you paint. The painting's jump out at you. You truly have to know where you came from to know where your going and you have what it takes. From the man who taught me how important it was to keep your mouth closed when brushing your teeth. lol. Thanks for everything. | |
| T- shirts | |
| From: teardropsbee@peoplepc.com on 08/09/2005 (12:05:35 PST) (post #625) | |
| I purchased one of your t-shirts at the Meadowview Festival in Sacramento. I have worn it to many of my performances and have received a lot of complements on it. Are you painting any other designs on t-shirts and when is you next showing at an event in our area. Please let me know. Great Job!!! | |
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| From: on 08/08/2005 (12:52:45 PST) (post #623) | |
| Hi! Definitely nice and neat site you got there. | |
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| From: on 08/05/2005 (14:51:37 PST) (post #613) | |
| Sentimental and nostalgic. Great. | |
| erased | |
| From: michele on 08/05/2005 (14:43:12 PST) (post #612) | |
| guess you did erase it. thats o.k. at least you read it.talk to you soon.
michele | |
| ...no subject... | |
| From: on 08/05/2005 (06:21:35 PST) (post #610) | |
| It\'s a great and valuable site | |
| Uglyhands | |
| From: dhendr8330@aol.com on 06/26/2005 (18:47:18 PST) (post #71) | |
| Your hands are considered beautiful because of the work that you create. My God bless you more and more. | |
| Red Van | |
| From: Rxanne (Gimps - X) on 06/26/2005 (10:34:45 PST) (post #70) | |
| Russell I seen uncle Ben yesterday and he told me about your web site. What beautiful art work I'm glad to see that your doing well keep up the good work. If you ever come to MI look us up. | |
| long time no see my friend | |
| From: Ben Olvera aka Henry the eight I am on 06/24/2005 (21:03:43 PST) (post #69) | |
| russel i am totaly amazed at what you have done with your life. i always knew you were talanted. roxane an i wish you the best keep up the good work your friend and always royal knight rider ben | |
| "Fabulous" | |
| From: moncriefrowe@msn.com on 03/26/2005 (12:01:11 PST) (post #44) | |
| Your work is remarkable. I enjoyed looking at all your pieces. Simply Fabulous!
Tina Moncrief - Port Huron, MI | |
| Love Your Work | |
| From: Bob Moses jazi1bartender@yahoo.com on 03/20/2005 (13:23:56 PST) (post #43) | |
| Just a note to say how much I like your artwork...Keep up the good work. Stay strong, up in spirit and down for the cause. | |
| I kwon u all of your life | |
| From: brwnsugar55@sbcglobal.net on 03/14/2005 (17:44:18 PST) (post #42) | |
| Iam so very proud of u.
Young russel u are so like your father he alway was very smart i was young myself when your father would tell me about art i didnt unterstand at the time but seening your work now i get it iam so very gald 4 u my name is margaret scott brown from porthuron mi iam your nephews aunt sherry brown kids.Keep doing what u r doing an keep god first alway margaret | |
| Altered States | |
| From: Jim.Lackey@thewinegroup.com on 01/25/2005 (16:38:46 PST) (post #35) | |
| We met at Merced Blues festival in 2004. My wife bought me Altered States for Christmas. Here's hoping Jam Session is coming on my Birthday. Your work is Fantastic! I love it!
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| "Ugly Hands" | |
| From: Poncho on 12/30/2004 (08:53:09 PST) (post #34) | |
| Hey Russ, this website is totally awsome. I love your selection of vibrant colors. God has given you a gift so continue to use it to the fullest. Take care and don't forget us back in Michigan
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| From: Damien Kidd on 10/03/2004 (17:59:46 PST) (post #33) | |
| keep doing it unc. This is really nice to see you doing your thing your nephew hasn't forgot about you. "It's a Beautiful Thing" | |
| Wow- So beautiful! | |
| From: Cindy B (laff4joy@yahoo.com) on 09/27/2004 (15:49:13 PST) (post #32) | |
| To see all these pieces of your work took my breath away! WOW - I love every single piece and felt joy, elation, beauty, laughter, sensuality, pleasure, on and on and on to every emotion that can be expressed. It is not that hard to look into one of your pieces and lose yourself within the piece. Before you know it..poof.. you're in a sultry jazz club with the best music playing all around you.. not hard to imagine :-)
Your colors are beautifully vibrant and bold while being free-spirited in movement and expression; without ever losing the sense of who you are or what you stand for. Amazing work Russ..congratulations my friend. Cindy Belmain. | |
| Your work is beautiful | |
| From: Aunt Cookie on 06/30/2004 (01:46:36 PST) (post #31) | |
| Looking at your paintings and reading your bio has made me feel close to you again. i am so proud of what you have done with your talent. You were fortunate to get a double whammy - your grandfather was an impressive artist and so was your mom. Love you, Aunt Cookie | |
| Jam Session | |
| From: Neal Neal878@Yahoo.com on 05/08/2004 (16:05:28 PST) (post #30) | |
| On May 8th 2004 while at the El Dorado Hills Art Show I had the privlage to view and purchase a fine piece of art work. (Jam Session) I own works by Gary Benfield,Tarkay, Schasfer/Miles, Krasnyansky, and now R.K.Kidd II. I want to thank you for coming to the show, and I wish you all the best. I want to be able to say I remember him when!!!!! Sincerley, Neal | |
| Family | |
| From: Anneke Powell on 05/03/2004 (09:33:59 PST) (post #29) | |
| Love goes beyond words..........
I'am very proud to call you my cousin "Big Brother". To know where you came from to see where your at has been a journey in itself. Thank you for allowing God to use you as HIS instrument. Continue to shine for God and give him all the glory. For in Him your blessing will flow. | |
| HI there! | |
| From: Liz & Sunny on 04/06/2004 (16:00:58 PST) (post #28) | |
| Sunny sent me! Really liked "Sax in the nude"... | |
| UGLYHANDS | |
| From: AJ on 02/28/2004 (22:28:01 PST) (post #27) | |
| Hey now, I just wanted to drop you a line and acknowledge
you as a part of the Talented 10th. Your work is beautiful and you, my brother, are on the brink of destiny's true calling. Keep those ugly hands creating and keep that mind innovating. It was a pleasure meeting you and please don't hestitate to contact me if need be. - A J - aj@aj3.biz www.aj3.biz | |
| driftin_again | |
| From: fayette reynolds fayette7@yahoo.com on 02/20/2004 (19:25:52 PST) (post #26) | |
| "merely a place in thought...another dimension...where creativity is birthed...visual, written and spoken... another realm in your subconscious"
It was great seeing you again after 6+ years. I love the direction you have taken in this journey of creativity. You have inspired me to drift...again. Love ya, fayette | |
| Paintings | |
| From: Gary & Joy on 01/20/2004 (14:50:28 PST) (post #25) | |
| Thanks so much for the private viewing you graciousl provided Gary and I... Blue Genesis!!!Love it! | |
| Ugly hands, beautiful work | |
| From: Marlon on 11/09/2003 (19:38:04 PST) (post #24) | |
| Great stuff! Maybe when AMAT's stock goes up a little bit more I may be able to afford one of your works :) | |
| views of colorization | |
| From: Sunny V. on 11/02/2003 (13:44:52 PST) (post #23) | |
| What's up my brother?! I'm lovin the work from Ugly Hands. You rose from my challenge with Genesis. That work will be in my office. More challenges to come. Always. Sunny V. | |
| Awesome! | |
| From: Jingmei on 10/31/2003 (16:47:33 PST) (post #22) | |
| Finally got a chance to check out your website again and sign the guestbook. Just want to say great painting! :-) | |
| Very cool! | |
| From: See Phan on 10/30/2003 (14:07:34 PST) (post #21) | |
| Russ, your art work is very cool! You have many talents. | |
| Really really impressive! | |
| From: Karen Greig on 10/27/2003 (18:21:03 PST) (post #20) | |
| Russ, I didn't had an idea this side of you! Awesome that you have gotten so far and have made time for this self-expression (with so little time in our industry, don't we know!!)
Best of luck to you! I'll check in from time to time (and figure out whether any of your prints would work in my apartment...) Stay cool! Karen :) | |
| Paintings are awesome | |
| From: Annamalai on 10/25/2003 (19:40:26 PST) (post #19) | |
| Great Work, Russ. especially for being able to do it on the side and work full time in the Semiconductor Industry. Good Luck......and remember me once you become famous!!! | |
| Ugly Hands ... Big Head | |
| From: Ronn & Elayne on 10/21/2003 (08:50:32 PST) (post #18) | |
| We knew you when you were just starting... great
begining... remember you must substain your momentum... Great work... We love ya... Ron & Ela | |
| ...no subject... | |
| From: Roopa D.M. on 09/27/2003 (01:27:37 PST) (post #17) | |
| Great work, Russ. Am curious about the name. Why are the hands producing such amazing pieces of art called "ugly"? Do tell. The theme is really cool too.
Roopa | |
| ... your biggest German fan | |
| From: daniela_schmidt@t-online.de on 09/24/2003 (00:44:41 PST) (post #16) | |
| ... wow ... was soll ich sagen, Du weisst, dass ich Deine Bilder bewundere und wie ich sehe, geht das nicht nur mir so ... ich freue mich für Dich, wirklich. Wann findet Deine erste Ausstellung in Deutschland statt?
(now in english: ... wow ... what can I say, You know that I admire your paintings and I can see, its not only me ... I am glad for you, really. When is your first showing in Germany?) | |
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| From: Amy on 09/23/2003 (14:28:34 PST) (post #15) | |
| Love the site. I liked Shankar's idea -- adding upcoming exhibition info. | |
| Awesome dude | |
| From: Vinay on 09/21/2003 (22:14:38 PST) (post #14) | |
| Wonder when I am going to own one of the Kidd creations !! Great work pal.
Always the Raider fan Vinay | |
| BLESSED HANDS/THE ARTIST | |
| From: Grace Bayan on 09/09/2003 (21:56:14 PST) (post #13) | |
| Russ,
God continue to bless you and give you the faith,perseverence,motivation,encouragement and finances needed for your dream. You are always in my prayers. Friends alway's. | |
| Nice!! | |
| From: brndn644@comcast.net on 09/09/2003 (14:33:21 PST) (post #12) | |
| Very Nice!!! | |
| Proud to own one of your paintings | |
| From: Mary Singleton on 09/08/2003 (21:06:22 PST) (post #11) | |
| Russ, We have collected art for many years. The painting we recently purchased from you gets more positive comments and reactions than anything else we own! You are so talented and you speak to the music and art lover in all of us.
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| Brava: The is an excellent collection | |
| From: Ajay Bhatnagar on 09/08/2003 (15:51:37 PST) (post #10) | |
| Congrats Russ! This is awesome work. Keep me updated with your next series. | |
| Inspiration | |
| From: carol neilsen on 09/08/2003 (09:25:52 PST) (post #9) | |
| Russ, I am so proud of you. You have come so far and are truly an inspiration. Keep on painting with that insatiable passion of yours. Luv C | |
| Great job.. | |
| From: Shankar (srchandr@wharton.upenn.edu) on 09/07/2003 (13:32:33 PST) (post #8) | |
| Russ: this is truly awesome. Would you be able to add where you are showing your paintings next on the website as well? | |
| The Family | |
| From: Mimi & Darren & Tony Kidd on 09/06/2003 (15:59:40 PST) (post #7) | |
| Once again,you have displayed a magnitude of raw talent that is beyond my imagination. All I have to say is "there goes my HERO watch him as he goes" I love you Big brother keep up the good work. Darren Michael Kidd(Mitt)
I just want to say, you have truely impressed me. I wish you the best of luck in your future endevours. Love your sister-law Mimi Kidd Your art work is breath taking,you truely have reached your ultimate goal in life. Love your cousins Tony, Charles and Natasha Kidd | |
| Proud of you | |
| From: LPLCN@aol.com on 09/06/2003 (08:38:09 PST) (post #6) | |
| Russ, your Aunt Pam and Uncle Larry are very proud of you ,we always knew that you had the gife, and talent, we are glad that everyone can see it now, a dream come true. LOVE YOU!!!!!!! | |
| Russ Rocks! | |
| From: callhimred@hotmail.com on 09/05/2003 (19:28:01 PST) (post #5) | |
| Dude. What can I say. Once again you have proven to be the man. What's up with the Ugly Hands name? Is there a story to that? | |
| Impressive! | |
| From: Mani on 09/05/2003 (16:42:16 PST) (post #4) | |
| Pretty impressive collection, Russ. Nice passion you got there.
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| From: jenn_mcentire@yahoo.com on 09/05/2003 (15:59:30 PST) (post #3) | |
| You're an amazing artist! Love your work!!! | |
| ...no subject... | |
| From: gurleyk@yahoo.com on 09/02/2003 (16:07:45 PST) (post #2) | |
| The site is awesome, John and Russ! | |
| first post | |
| From: john_actpol@yahoo.com on 08/25/2003 (17:41:40 PST) (post #1) | |
| testing | |
Toughness, Adaptability, Devotion to service, and the Ability to withstand hardship.