Jo Myers-Walker's Blog

Jo Myers-Walker

I’ve been an artist and art teacher for more than 50 years, working with people of all ages. Although I’m mostly into watercolors, I’m always exploring new techniques and materials. For me the most joy of creating something is in the process of dreaming it up and figuring out how to actualize it. In 2013 I sold my studio building in Gilbert, Iowa, and moved to Iowa City, giving me the freedom to paint, live simply, and be of service. I try to encourage others to have the courage to risk and live creatively.

My teaching takes a gentle approach, involving real artistic technique and also some element of the “inward journey.” In everyday life we get caught up in details, so we take time to learn to be silent, listen, and allow the Spirit to work. Not only does this promote relaxation and renewal, it also improves the artwork! By telling their story through art, people often create beautiful things that they never thought they could.

The Commissions page on this site describes the process of creating a commissioned work of art to order, and the Creating for a Cause page highlights products created to promote awareness and to raise money for special causes, featuring images from my artwork. You can find pictures of some of my work in the Online Gallery, and check out my blog to see what I’ve been doing lately! (You can “Follow” my blog if you’d like to get future posts by email — the sign-up link is at the bottom right-hand corner of the page. On a mobile device, you may need to select “View Full Site,” “Desktop site,” or similar.)

My work in shops

• Amana, IA:  Catiri’s Art Oasis (319-622-3969; bird prints)
• Ames, IA:  Octagon Center for the Arts (515-232-5331; bird prints, cards)
• Ames, IA:  Wheatsfield Co-op (515-232-4094; cards when available)
• Burlington, IA:  Art Center of Burlington (319-754-8069; bird prints, cards)
• Greenfield, IA:  Ed & Eva’s (641-743-2566; bird prints, cards)
• Iowa City, IA:  Iowa Artisans Gallery (319-351-8686; giclée prints, original watercolors when available)

Ceramic Story Wall
at St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Education and Affiliations

• B.A. and M.S., Art Education, Iowa State University
• Iowa Arts Council
• Iowa City Senior Center
• Iowa Watercolor Society
• The Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition
• St. Thomas More Catholic Church
• St. Thomas Aquinas Church
  (see also: STA Art)
• Sisters of St. Francis

Grace Wenstrom, a University of Iowa student at the time, interviewed me for a project and created the professional-looking video embedded below (YouTube link).