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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 calendar to celebrate the Canticle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Books at Eastside Artists
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 matter of proportion
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
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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