Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

Legends of St. Francis

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

Before my knee surgery in October I needed to be grounded to have a successful outcome. I had been working on the Mercer project and was worn out and having knee pain. I started reading some of the legends surrounding … Continue reading →

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Scenes from the Eastside Artists show

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

This year I became one of the tenured artists with the Iowa City Eastside Artists, pictured here at the 2017 show earlier this month. The group invites 2 or 3 juried artists each year to exhibit alongside the 20 tenured … Continue reading →

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Mercer mural revealed

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

Thank you to everyone who came to the ribbon cutting for the new mural at Mercer Park Aquatic Center! The mural, a colorful cityscape, is made of Lexan™ panels with interactive moving parts inspired by STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, … Continue reading →

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IWS 2017–2018 Traveling Show

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

The Iowa Watercolor Society’s Traveling Show is a selection of works from a variety of Iowa artists, chosen each year from the Society’s juried exhibition. I’m honored to have one of my paintings (After the Rain, We Play, shown here) … Continue reading →

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Painting roses in Amana

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker
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Demonstrating on the Ped Mall

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker
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Return to the country retreat

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

During our workshops at the “Coverdale Art Institute” Mike says he hears a lot of laughter as people are relaxed and following along. We begin looking at the yard with a view finder, noticing the light on trees and flowers, … Continue reading →

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Following the shade

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker
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Another window view

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

Another window view, painted when I was supposed to rest the knees. I am watching the construction of the Chauncey building which will be next to the parking ramp shown on the left. Staging for the construction has taken over … Continue reading →

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Plein air in June

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Jo Myers-Walker

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 →

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