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I’ve sold the little bank in Gilbert, and now I’m based in Iowa City where I continue to create and make things! We will tell you about my goings-on here on the blog.Check out my complementary website at jomyerswalker.com for a Fine Art Gallery, information on Commissions, Consultations, and Mentoring, and more!-
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A matter of proportion
More notes from Figures in a Scene class. In April’s session the class took selfies and studied proportions of facial features. It is fun to see where the eyes, nose and mouth are placed, with the idea of painting themselves … Continue reading
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May classes at ArtiFactory
Omer Sanan and I will lead two more Figures in a Scene watercolor class sessions in May (update: see my post “What’s going on!” for links to more upcoming dates!). Above left: My painting and notes from our April 26 class. … Continue reading
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Wall hanging revisited
Many thanks to parishioner Sue for this photo of the updated Improvisational Fabric Wall Hanging, on display for Easter season at St. Thomas Aquinas Church! When viewed on the church wall it was designed for, the top of the artwork … Continue reading
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Cards to benefit Dorothy’s House
I painted these scenes for notecards to benefit Dorothy’s House, “a safe place for survivors of human trafficking, exploitation and prostitution to discover their healing journeys through the practice of life.” The paintings (and cards!) show two women tooling around … Continue reading
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Easter renewal
My improvisational fabric wall hanging will be installed again this year in St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Holy Saturday (April 8, 2023), after a bit of a refresh! It shows scenes in the Easter story, starting at the bottom (where … Continue reading
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Figures in a scene
Update: See my post “What’s going on!” for links to more upcoming dates! Figures in a Scene class Fellow artist Omer Sanan and I will lead this class. From the course description: “The figure is captivating and expressive but is … Continue reading
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Postcards for Peace
A favorite part of attending St. Thomas More Catholic Church is the opportunity to work with fellow parishioners for causes that are important to us. I painted this scene, showing people from all over joining together, to use as the … Continue reading
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It Happens Here, Too
Update: This event will be rescheduled after being cancelled for weather safety concerns. Keep an eye on the Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition social media for updates! Previous post: It Happens Here, Too: Human Trafficking in Iowa Informational event at … Continue reading
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Fabric scenes on a smaller scale
I’ve been using up material left over from the (church-wall-sized) Easter story wall hanging to create these little improvisational wall hangings, or “magical narrative fabric collages.” This size is easier to manage, which was especially helpful when I was recuperating … Continue reading
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