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Patrise
@patrise.bsky.social
Artist-writer in western PA. oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, gelli printing, plein air, landscape, abstract, symbolism, intuitive, art exhibits, juried shows, art workshops, art classes, curiosity, creativity, writer, creative non-fiction, fiction
Everyday Miracles - Paintings by Patrise Henkel
11/20 - 01/24/26
Opening Thurs 11/20, 6-8pm
Bottleworks Art Center, Johnstown, PA
Paintings exploring our deep connection to place. From nostalgic details to expansive mountain forms they invite us to discover the world as radiant, miraculous, & alive.
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Painting Process: The Three Marys
YouTube video by Patrise Henkel
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November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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June 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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The U.S. has two tsunami warning centers, both operated by NOAA. Employees were terminated from these centers today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center covers Hawaiʻi, and now it is less safe to be near the beach.

www.tsunami.gov
February 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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This moment is medieval - Jackson Katz on misogyny and why men must oppose Trumpism
‘This moment is medieval’: Jackson Katz on misogyny, the manosphere – and why men must oppose Trumpism
The result of the US election unleashed a ferocious feminist backlash, he says, and makes his 40-year struggle to end violence against women more urgent than ever
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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February 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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You know where you can go and not worry about breaking the economic blackout today?

Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny!
February 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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February 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I spent the last 4 days plein-air painting in rural Pennsylvania. In February. Yes, it's insane. Call it my extreme sport! Thursday & Friday were frigid, like a snow globe. On Saturday the sun came out & the world was so colorful! Today we hung our wet paintings at SAMA Ligonier.
February 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Video snippet courtesy of Belfast legend David Holmes on Instagram...
February 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Just sayin'
February 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
writers and artists in fan spaces: state laws proposed in Oklahoma test case for national agenda - restircting and/or prohibiting erotica, divorce, cross dressing...

oksenate.gov/press-releas...
Deevers Introduces Slate of Legislation to Restore Moral Sanity in Oklahoma | Oklahoma Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, announced on Tuesday a bold slate of eight legislative measures aimed at restoring moral sanity in Oklahoma.
oksenate.gov
February 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sat. 2/8, noon to 3pm. Come play with color, texture, & your creative friends. Help with a group project or create your own design. Tons of materials: paper, magazine, cardboard, paint, glue, fabric, ribbons, buttons, doilies, glitter, printmaking, & more!

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January 31, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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There are so many to choose from but this has always been my favorite Steinlen cat. 1909. emuseum.mfah.org/objects/4936...
January 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Girl Putting on Shoe (Schuhe anziehendes Mädchen), 1910
https://botfrens.com/collections/88/contents/1143244
January 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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"Hope you are getting on ok with your new work. am afraid you will find it very monotonous, same old grind, over and over with the long hours"
October 26, 2024 at 8:18 PM
I love how temple-like they are, especially when you come across one in the woods.
This summer I had the chance to check out the iron furnace in Boiling Springs PA. I was curious about how it worked and recently came across this helpful graphic the Heritage Discovery Center in Johnstown
December 21, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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Shaffer Bridge during fall. Johnstown, PA
#photography #coveredbridge
November 15, 2024 at 2:29 PM
New post at Art•Spirit•Nature on the power of patience, and healing anxiety.

patrisearts.com/2024/12/16/f...
Finding Confidence in the Water
Lessons from the swimming pool: As I learned to swim laps, it helped me understand mindfulness, overcome negative thinking, and free up my creative expression. Embracing small, non-judgmental choic…
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December 19, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
New essay up at Art•Spirit•Nature, my inspirational blog.

this blog will migrate to Substack in 2025
patrisearts.com/2024/11/28/g...
Gratitude’s Abundant Harvest
Science demonstrates a gratitude practise can improve our day-to-day experience. Gratitude practises include journaling, prayer and meditation, letter writing, volunteering, telling someone what th…
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November 28, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Ugh I remember that scary thing from grade school
The vaccine gun! 🤦🏽‍♀️
November 15, 2024 at 3:29 AM
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Big fan of mist.
November 14, 2024 at 10:06 AM