Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

Creating in a small space

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

Earlier this year I was at Northcrest in Ames to teach a watercolor class, then give a presentation using my new friend PowerPoint. This was special for me — I knew many of the class members as we had raised … Continue reading →

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Farm to Street Dinner 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

I was asked to paint a border for the menu for this year’s 8th Annual Farm to Street Dinner on August 15 (with diners served at tables set up on North Linn Street), a fundraiser for Veggie Connect, “providing qualified … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Garden Art Fair 2024

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

Despite the heat, we had a great turnout for this year’s Garden Art Fair at Reiman Gardens in Ames. My booth was right inside the front door, near the auditorium. Thanks to Jeanette Carson for the event photos, and to … Continue reading →

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Painting with a purpose

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

I paint better when the work has meaning, and I enjoyed working with Anne Marie Kraus to illustrate her book “When I See Through My Eyes,” with its message of tolerance and inclusion. Anne Marie agreed to share a few … Continue reading →

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Opening reception Friday, May 3

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update:  Thank you to everyone who stopped by for the opening, and the show! This exhibit has ended, but you can always find a great variety of work from area artists at Iowa Artisans Gallery. Friday, May 3, 2024, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.: If … Continue reading →

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Interdisciplinary

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

It’s fun to see my work used with different disciplines of art! Music I was glad to be able to attend the final concert of the season by the talented Iowa City Youth Choir. The program included the song “When … Continue reading →

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A collaborative presentation

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

Anne Marie Kraus and I gave a talk at the Iowa City Senior Center about collaborating on her book When I See Through My Eyes, and I learned to make a PowerPoint presentation for the event! Anne Marie read the … Continue reading →

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A process of revision

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

As I mentioned in my earlier post, creating the first version of Carol Jo’s Daydreaming Tree made me realize I needed to put more planning into placing the script on each page. To update the book, I started drawing small … Continue reading →

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Snow and sort

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

It is so cold out so I sit at my window on the 11th floor and watch the plows and brave people work with our 14″ of snow. So thankful I am warm and cozy. While I’m here I can … Continue reading →

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Books at Eastside Artists

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update:  Thank you to everyone who stopped by! I’ll have these books I illustrated at the Eastside Artists Show and Sale this weekend, December 1 –3, along with my other artwork. On the left is an updated version of Carol Jo’s … Continue reading →

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