Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

How to be 80 (part 1)

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Jo Myers-Walker

I keep learning how to “be” each age that I reach. For one thing, I’m working with a dietitian now; you eat half of what you thought you were going to, and keep a record of it. It helps to … Continue reading →

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IWS Annual Meeting 2025

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Jo Myers-Walker

Each year the Iowa Watercolor Society (IWS) Annual Meeting includes a painting demonstration by a guest artist. This year we learned from, and painted along with, internationally-known watercolorist Andy Evansen. We made a value study first, then painted three values … Continue reading →

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Imagination

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Jo Myers-Walker

My painting “Imagination” is a portrait of a young woman about to paint, in that moment of having an idea and hoping it will come out of your brush as you see and feel it. I’m honored to have it … Continue reading →

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Discerning our path

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Jo Myers-Walker

Earlier this month I was thankful for the opportunity to participate in a march in support of the rights of immigrants, and due process for all (Iowa City Press-Citizen article). In his Letter of the Holy Father to the Bishops … Continue reading →

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Fabric collage process

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Jo Myers-Walker

Working from a poem or scriptures, we can develop a story using our special fabrics. First you cut out a background and next find the big shapes of people and places that represent your story. Then you can begin assembling … Continue reading →

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Small worlds

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

When the Ames History Museum expanded into the Pantorium building in downtown Ames, they were surprised (and so was I!) to find one of my “bubble town” sculptures in the basement. I made many of these and sold them primarily … Continue reading →

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A calendar to celebrate the Canticle

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

Each year the friars of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi produce a calendar illustrated with artwork inspired by the life and teachings of St. Francis, which they provide at no charge to residents of Italy and to pilgrims … Continue reading →

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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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