Author Archives: Jo Myers-Walker

New system on display

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Earlier this month fellow artist Jeanette Carson and I teamed up to share a booth at this year’s Garden Art Fair (Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA), using the new display system shown here. Jeanette and her husband Steve have been going … Continue reading →

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A colorful tradition

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker
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A matter of proportion

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

More notes from Figures in a Scene class. In April’s session the class took selfies and studied proportions of facial features. It is fun to see where the eyes, nose and mouth are placed, with the idea of painting themselves … Continue reading →

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May classes at ArtiFactory

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Omer Sanan and I will lead two more Figures in a Scene watercolor class sessions in May (update: see my post “What’s going on!” for links to more upcoming dates!). Above left:  My painting and notes from our April 26 class. … Continue reading →

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Wall hanging revisited

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Many thanks to parishioner Sue for this photo of the updated Improvisational Fabric Wall Hanging, on display for Easter season at St. Thomas Aquinas Church! When viewed on the church wall it was designed for, the top of the artwork … Continue reading →

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Cards to benefit Dorothy’s House

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

I painted these scenes for notecards to benefit Dorothy’s House, “a safe place for survivors of human trafficking, exploitation and prostitution to discover their healing journeys through the practice of life.” The paintings (and cards!) show two women tooling around … Continue reading →

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Easter renewal

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

My improvisational fabric wall hanging will be installed again this year in St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Holy Saturday (April 8, 2023), after a bit of a refresh! It shows scenes in the Easter story, starting at the bottom (where … Continue reading →

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Figures in a scene

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update: See my post “What’s going on!” for links to more upcoming dates! Figures in a Scene class Fellow artist Omer Sanan and I will lead this class. From the course description: “The figure is captivating and expressive but is … Continue reading →

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Postcards for Peace

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

A favorite part of attending St. Thomas More Catholic Church is the opportunity to work with fellow parishioners for causes that are important to us. I painted this scene, showing people from all over joining together, to use as the … Continue reading →

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It Happens Here, Too

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update:  This event will be rescheduled after being cancelled for weather safety concerns. Keep an eye on the Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition social media for updates! Previous post: It Happens Here, Too:  Human Trafficking in Iowa Informational event at … Continue reading →

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