Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

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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A warm welcome for Fall

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

A photo of Jeanette and me at this year’s Octagon Art Festival in late September as we were dancing to the music (or at least I was!). On the left are some of Jeanette’s paintings; you can see more of … Continue reading →

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Working in tandem

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update March 15, 2025:  IN Tandem has now closed. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and to IN Tandem for the opportunity! The gist of the original post is below. I’m excited to have my work in the newly-opened IN Tandem … Continue reading →

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A floral tribute

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

I stayed with my friend Joanne and her spontaneous cats while I was in Muscatine for a tribute to artist Carol Steinmetz, a long-time member and teacher at the Muscatine Art Center and member of Iowa Watercolor Society who passed … Continue reading →

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