Category Archives: Painting

New art from old

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Jo Myers-Walker

This past year I was going through boxes of my artwork to have it professionally photographed for a portfolio. I felt revitalized bringing out the old work and remembering the styles and mediums I’ve used through the years. These photos … Continue reading →

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A mugful of memories

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Jo Myers-Walker

I found 20 white bisque mugs in my closet that I’d been saving for over 30 years. They were made around the time Devin drew designs on the floor of my studio. I saved them and knew I could use … Continue reading →

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Eastside Artists Show and Sale 2025

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Jo Myers-Walker

(Update:  The 2025 EA Show and Sale is now past. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!) December 5, 6, & 7, 2025 Masonic Building, 312 E. College St. in downtown Iowa City Mark your calendar for this always-anticipated Iowa City tradition! I’ll join … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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