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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Impressive Artwork Jacques Louis David
Artist Jacques Louis David was among the leading neoclassical painters of his time. His initial mentor was Francois Boucher, who was the court painter of Louis XV and a leading Rococo artist. This French artist joined the revolutionaries and supported Napoleon Bonaparte, eventually becoming his painter.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Art
Impressive European Statues
Angry Boy, in Oslo, Norway, is located in Vigeland Sculpture Park. It’s the creation of the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. This sculpture stands out among others, depicting a young boy in distress, capturing the intensity of his emotions as he throws a tantrum. He is frozen in motion with one foot lifted and his fists clenched and appears in an intense moment of rage.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Art
Hot Dogs Across the U.S.A.
I got curious as to how hot dogs vary between the states. See, originally I’m from New York City, and I used to eat tons of hot dogs from the street vendors, so I know it gets to be a habit. Anyway, I let my fingers do a little walking, and here is a rundown on hot dogs per state.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Feast
Where the Wild Animals Roam
The U.S. National Wildlife Refuge system is known for protecting millions of acres of land and water habitats from coast to coast. There are 571 refuges in the system. They protect 220 mammal species, 700 bird species, more than 1,000 fish species, and 250 reptile and amphibian species.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Earth
Amazing Artwork by Thomas Gainsborough
English Rococo artist Thomas Gainsborough was among the greatest English artists in history. He was known for painting impressive portraits of upper-class individuals. During the Rococo period the artist painted frivolous artworks with a light palette and easy brushstrokes. He was a pioneering landscape artist and was a founding member of the Royal Academy in London.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Art
Away from the Crowds in Iowa
Iowa is both the Hawkeye State and the Corn State. It is a Midwestern state bordering the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander
Sing Along with Paul Anka
Canadian singer Paul Anka was among the most influential singers and songwriters in music history. His career spanned over six decades and his hits were in various music genres, such as pop, rock, jazz, and country. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Beat
