Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

Plein air in June

Posted on June 18, 2017

A group of us got together to sketch en plein air in Iowa City, following along a walking/biking path through the east side area. We could see from the path into the back yards as neighbors were gardening. I gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Studio Snapshots

Window on the world

Posted on May 2, 2017

When I’m at home I do my morning meditation at the window. It is so peaceful and a great way to get in touch with nature from the 11th floor, where I see the snow, rain and birds, helicopters, planes, … Continue reading →

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The “Coverdale Art Institute”

Posted on March 21, 2017

These photos are from our retreat at the Coverdales’ farm home earlier this month. The “Coverdale Art Institute” all started with Mike giving Judy a Christmas present of painting with me for a day. Their home was a retreat for … Continue reading →

Posted in Studio Snapshots

Scenes around the city

Posted on March 7, 2017
Posted in Studio Snapshots

Our Lady of the Prairie

Posted on February 16, 2017

I traveled to Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat near Wheatland, Iowa to facilitate a workshop on Contemplative Prayer in Watercolor, as part of a Winter Sabbatical for Religious Sisters. It was a restful day of painting and writing in … Continue reading →

Posted in Studio Snapshots, Travelogue

Retreat day out in the country (updated)

Posted on February 6, 2017

Update:  Due to positive response, we added another retreat day at the Coverdales’! Email me (jomyerswalker@gmail.com) if you’d like to join us on Saturday, July 15. When I was in central Iowa recently, I was seeing my daughter’s family but also … Continue reading →

Posted in Studio Snapshots, Travelogue, Upcoming Events

Eastside art

Posted on January 11, 2017

I continue to meet more of the arts community in Iowa City as it is thriving here. In December I was pleased with the turnout at the Eastside Artists Annual Show and Sale (shown above). Besides my shower curtains and … Continue reading →

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My debut on the big screen

Posted on December 12, 2016

I have wanted to replace the overhead demonstration mirror I was using for class members to watch me paint. The class had helped me move it back and forth from my apartment to the Senior Center, and we were quite … Continue reading →

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Liturgical dance

Posted on December 5, 2016

I participated in liturgical dance as part of this year’s Call to Action Conference, fun stuff. Albuquerque was amazing, it was a great time to be there. St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church has some videos of the dancing posted … Continue reading →

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Completed quilts of encouragement

Posted on November 5, 2016
Posted in Studio Snapshots