Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

Figure painting

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Jo Myers-Walker

People bring a painting alive. My classes want to put people in their landscapes, so I painted different points of view as examples. Above left, since we didn’t have a live model, as a way to teach technique I sketched … Continue reading →

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Joyful flowers

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Jo Myers-Walker

For a recent family wedding the groom’s brother, an event florist, created wonderful floral arrangements for the reception tables. Afterward my grandson put some in his wagon and pedaled them out to my car to take with me. My watercolor … Continue reading →

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Spring showers

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Jo Myers-Walker

Quality watercolor paper is made from cotton, and cotton shrinks. If it does that while you’re working on a painting, the paper will ripple and the paint will go into puddles and change the image. To keep that from happening, … Continue reading →

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Holyroodhouse

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Jo Myers-Walker

I painted this view of the Palace of Holyroodhouse (or Holyrood Palace) in Edinburgh, Scotland, for some friends who had been there on their travels and provided me a small picture to work from. It was such a small picture … Continue reading →

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A road map for painting

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Jo Myers-Walker

People bring in a photo to class of what they want to paint, and it can be scary to look at and try to figure out where to begin. Often a photo is way too busy. Select what’s important — … Continue reading →

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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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