Category Archives: Painting

Painting roses in Amana

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Return to the country retreat

During our workshops at the “Coverdale Art Institute” Mike says he hears a lot of laughter as people are relaxed and following along. We begin looking at the yard with a view finder, noticing the light on trees and flowers, … Continue reading

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Another window view

Another window view, painted when I was supposed to rest the knees. I am watching the construction of the Chauncey building which will be next to the parking ramp shown on the left. Staging for the construction has taken over … Continue reading

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Window on the world

When I’m at home I do my morning meditation at the window. It is so peaceful and a great way to get in touch with nature from the 11th floor, where I see the snow, rain and birds, helicopters, planes, … Continue reading

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The “Coverdale Art Institute”

These photos are from our retreat at the Coverdales’ farm home earlier this month. The “Coverdale Art Institute” all started with Mike giving Judy a Christmas present of painting with me for a day. Their home was a retreat for … Continue reading

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Scenes around the city

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Our Lady of the Prairie

I traveled to Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat near Wheatland, Iowa to facilitate a workshop on Contemplative Prayer in Watercolor, as part of a Winter Sabbatical for Religious Sisters. It was a restful day of painting and writing in … Continue reading

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September 2016 Newsletter

Click the link below to view or download: Jo Myers-Walker September 2016 Newsletter (7-page PDF document, approx. 1.76 MB) In this edition: Crossroads (making the Cedar Rapids skywalk sculpture) Cast of characters Iowa City scenes If this house could talk… … Continue reading

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The view from inside

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More views of the skywalk

Many thanks to Lois for the photos!

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