Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Best Artwork by Franz Marc
German expressionist artist Franz Marc was born in Munich, Germany, the son of a professional landscape painter. He studies at the Academy of Fine Arts. He lived in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, drawing inspiration from the artworks of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. Marc became the co-founder of Der Blaue Reiter with Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. This journal features some of Marc’s colorful paintings inspired by Cubism and Futurism.
By Rasma Raisters27 days ago in Art
Amazing Sculpture Parks
Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the US in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan. This botanical garden and sculpture park has more than 200 artworks. Their permanent collection is one of the most extensive collections of outdoor sculpture in the world. There are sculptures by well-known sculptors like Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Louis Bourgeois, and Ai Wei Wei, among others.
By Rasma Raisters27 days ago in Art
There Goes My Everything
This British singer was born on May 2, 1936, as Arnold Dorsey in Madras, India. He took the stage name of Engelbert Humperdinck from the same name of the German composer who composed the opera “Hansel and Gretel.” The singer made his breakthrough in 1966, releasing the song “Release Me.” He had many other hit singles on the UK Singles chart. In 2003 Humperdinck came out with an album in the country music genre Always Hear the Harmony: The Gospel Sessions.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Beat
Silver Screen Magic with Grace Kelly
Born on November 12, 1929, Grace Patricia Kelly was an American actress who achieved stardom in Hollywood films. She received an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. The actress met and married Prince Rainier III on April 18, 1956, and became Princess of Monaco. She died in 1982.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Geeks
When Things Get Really Nasty
I have a whole collection of Disney videos, and sometimes when I just enjoy watching the cartoon movies, I wonder how all these nasty villains don’t scare children out of their wits. I know even today when I enjoy a Disney adventures the villains certainly scare me.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Geeks
Best Artwork by Egon Schiele
Austrian artist Egon Schiele rose to popularity as a key figure in Austrian Expressionism. The figures he created were usually distorted and exposed and explored problems of sexuality, identity, and mortality with an unrelenting gaze that captivated and occasionally surprised his colleagues.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Art
Small-Town Beauty in Rhode Island
The northernmost town in Providence County, Cumberland is located in the Blackstone Valley. It is the state’s seventh-largest municipality, named in honor of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. The town attracts visitors with its historic sites and natural scenes.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Texas
In Huntsville, see the Blue Lagoon, two limestone quarries filled with blue-green spring water. Pine trees shade the water. It is a great place for scuba divers, who can camp overnight. Those who come just for swimming cannot stay overnight. However, you can have a great day, so pack up a picnic.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
