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jomyerswalker@gmail.comThe Virtual Left Bank Studio
I’ve sold the little bank in Gilbert, and now I’m based in Iowa City where I continue to create and make things! We will tell you about my goings-on here on the blog.
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A relaxing retreat
On a beautiful day last week I collaborated with mental health professional Mary Jo Pfeifer Wulf to lead a retreat for a group of people who work with hospice patients. I can tailor my activities to fit the organization’s objectives … Continue reading
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A new outlook
My second cataract surgery went very well, too! This time I didn’t use the drugs they gave me the first time to help me relax. Being an observer, as an artist I’m very curious and wanted to be awake and … Continue reading
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Fall stories and colorful cats
Last week I did some activities with area assisted-living residents in celebration of National Assisted Living Week. At one location I took a microphone and recorded people’s stories about fall, and hope to use them on KHOI. At another location, … Continue reading
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Painting glass in the Studio class
This is some glass we used for Watercolor Painting class last Thursday at The Left Bank Studio. First we used Winsor & Newton art masking fluid where the reflections are. The painting in the photo has five layers of watercolor … Continue reading
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Glass painting
At last week’s workshop taught by Paul Jackson, we worked from his sketch of backlit glass, showing beautiful overlapping colors (pictured at right). To paint, we used masking fluid to keep areas white or light. The big red vase on … Continue reading
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Pub bird
I’ve been painting birds at The London Underground pub in downtown Ames to raise money for KHOI Community Radio (89.1 FM) to build a studio. You can make a difference by supporting KHOI’s Kickstarter campaign, which ends this Saturday (Sept. … Continue reading
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Stilettos with straps
Slumped-acrylic high-heel-shoe sculptures are a popular make-and-take project at The Left Bank Studio, and they’ve gotten fancier, with straps (pictured below left)! I also have a new cowboy-boot design. (Update: I’ve sold the little bank in Gilbert, and now I’m … Continue reading
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Inspiring reflections
Look what I will be painting this week, very inspiring glass! I’m taking a workshop called “Painting Glass and Shiny Things” taught by watercolorist Paul Jackson, this year’s juror and instructor for the Iowa Watercolor Society’s annual exhibition and workshops … Continue reading
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Bird angel and emerging artists
Last Saturday morning was rainy for the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market. I demonstrated painting a bird (like the one pictured) and it rained on the bird! Instead of salt for special effects, I had raindrops. That afternoon in Gilbert … Continue reading
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A natural expression
The Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames will be hosting an exhibit called “A Natural Expression: Art Inspired by the Poems of Iowa’s Poet Laureate, Mary Swander.” (Update: the plans for the exhibit changed — you can find details … Continue reading
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