Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

Watercolor for all seasons

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Jo Myers-Walker

Despite the arctic weather we’ve been having, the new classes are going well because people are staying in and painting! This session I divided my courses between Watercolor Landscape, and Watercolor Portrait Painting.

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Graduation day

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Jo Myers-Walker

Celebrating my graduation from Progressive Rehab! Physical therapists Lori and Brittany got me back on my feet after two knee surgeries, lower back and hamstring pain. They always made me feel like I could do it — it just hurts … Continue reading →

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With bells on

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

Wishing you times of joy and celebration!

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Crazy for cardinals

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

(Above left)  The postcard for this year’s Eastside Artists Annual Show & Sale features my cardinal painting. I sent them three to choose from, and they picked this slightly frumpy young bird with his feathers a little ruffled. (Above right)  … Continue reading →

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Scarf sneak peek

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

We had a good day at Wheatsfield on Saturday! I’ve been introducing tote bags and scarves printed with my artwork, to complement the “Notecards for a cause.” Proceeds from all these items will go toward awareness of human trafficking, starting … Continue reading →

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A larger perspective

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

I had a chance to see my stretched polyester prints in a grand space when I was one of several artists featured in a show at Grand Living at Bridgewater, in Coralville. This room is an area for performances such … Continue reading →

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Janet Rogers workshop

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

Nationally-known watercolorist Janet Rogers served as judge for this year’s Iowa Watercolor Society (IWS) Annual Exhibition, and I attended one of the workshops she taught in conjunction with the IWS annual meeting. I have been teaching and drawing from a … Continue reading →

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A few more at the reunion

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

I was Vice President of my high school class in 1963, so it was about time I was on the reunion committee! With our high school days getting more distant, I brought along ten “teachers” to help stir our memories … Continue reading →

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An abundance of notecards

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

Response to the Canticle notecards has been so enthusiastic that we’re working on a whole new set! Abundant Homes is a set of 9 notecards with envelopes, each with an image from one of my paintings on the front, and … Continue reading →

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August 2018 Newsletter

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Jo Myers-Walker

Click the link below to view or download: Jo Myers-Walker August 2018 Newsletter (7-page PDF document, approx. 2.12 MB) In this edition: Repaired and in good working order (My new knees-in-training) Behind the scenes:  Making the Mercer mural (Interactive sculpture … Continue reading →

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