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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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New art from old
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
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
(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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Material for mindfulness
Sewing is relaxing for me in troubled times. It keeps me balanced and meditative so I can focus on the present. I’ve been bringing old fabric back to life by repurposing, making purses and doing repairs and alterations, sewing lightly … Continue reading
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IWS Annual Meeting 2025
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
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
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
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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Creating in a small space
Earlier this year I was at Northcrest in Ames to teach a watercolor class, then give a presentation using my new friend PowerPoint. This was special for me — I knew many of the class members as we had raised … Continue reading
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Scenes from Garden Art Fair 2024
Despite the heat, we had a great turnout for this year’s Garden Art Fair at Reiman Gardens in Ames. My booth was right inside the front door, near the auditorium. Thanks to Jeanette Carson for the event photos, and to … Continue reading
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