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This is how it is, no gray, no reading between the lines, no room for interpretation. I speak with intent, I act with reason. Yes, I am angry.. it is on the surface and it is much easier. I try to create images that have something to say. It is not about being naked, it is not about being pretty. Pretty is subjective, pretty is an opinion and it is vapid, pointless. I am not broken, and bleeding. I am scared and they do run deep, but they are mine. Scars build character, show that I have lived, show that I have healed, that I am real. I do not work with many models because it is impossible to tell them how I feel and expect them to express it for me. Soon I will try to make them tell their own story, but for now it's just me. This is not a cry for help, this is not a pity party. I do not want sympathy, only commiseration, and then only perhaps. I want deeply, to have someone look at a piece and say yes, that's it.. I've been there. I do not seek validation as a person, or for my emotions. I know they are valid because they are mine, misplaced, misinterpreted or not. I shoot nude for the starkness, openness and to cut down on distraction from the intent. Clothing distracts, hides and creates a comfort zone. Nudity is a conveyance. Just because I have no clothes does not mean that I am open, skin is skin, we are born naked. Do not mistake it for anything erotic, or sexual. I may be naked but I am not a whore, nor do I allow myself to be touched easily... in any way. Leave your media driven assumptions at the door. Yes, I cry in my sleep; but I do not cry for me, I do not cry for you, I cry out of anger and frustration. Yes I am sorry, you will never know how sorry I really am. And I am sorry you will never see or understand anything about me.






The Small Angry Redhead is a self taught artist. She is currently just finished working on a series of self portrait photographs with the title of "Oh Discordia!" Now she is looking forward to bigger projects.


She is also a dadaist/abstract painter. Using a mix of acrylic, water color, oil and found objects she creates bright, vicious and some times disturbing works.

















What do the critics say?




"You're not really an artist, stick with modeling.. it's the only thing you are good at" -nameless photographer




"Are you ever going to settle down and get a real job? You know.. make some money?" -Mom




"You are really a great artist. What a beautiful paintngs, with inspiring colors and psychedelic figures. And what a stunning photo art. I am impressed!" -comment on my art space




"Truly a gifted artist, an amazing friend, and a fellow VAA member. Stephanie D'Ranged is the type of artist you will hardly come across very often. Her mind is constantly at work and she never ceases to amaze me with her ideas and the resulting works of art. She is very passionate about her work and equally determined to succeed. A constant source of motivation, I can always look to her to give me a kick start when I start to slow down. Keep up the great work!" -Nabeel




"i enjoyed your work...from abstract to self ports..nice spectrum of creativity!" -comment on talentdatabase










Credits/Art Shows

*Kafe?; New Haven 2005- solo show (mixed media paintigs)

*Anti Violence Bennefit; Philly, 2005- donated painting

*RagTag Elite; band, 2006- live and promo shots

*Big Art Show; Philly 2006- group art show

*Dementia; Trenton, NJ 2006- group show

*CT Master Gardening Program; CT 2007- donated hand painted greeting cards

*Business New Haven; print media, 2007 to current- free lance photographer

*; band, 2007- live shots

*XeroTime; band, 2007- live and promo shots

*Peace Banner Project; New Haven, 2007/2008- public art displayed on the New Haven Green

Member of the VAA

Member of the Greater New Haven Council of Arts

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