Category Archives: Studio Snapshots

Mother Xavier

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

This is Mother Xavier who founded the Sisters of St. Francis congregation which is now centered in Dubuqe, Iowa. Her religious community left Herford, Germany in 1875 and first came to Iowa City where they started a school and opened … Continue reading →

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Capturing the essence

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

At the opening reception for my exhibit at Wheatsfield Co-op, I met up with old acquaintances and talked about art journaling, and guests could enjoy the wines of Calico Skies Vineyard and Winery from northwest Iowa. I shared my sketchbook … Continue reading →

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Walking home in Rouen

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

It is Saturday evening on la rue du Gros-Horloge, about three blocks from our apartment on rue St. Romain. We could always find our way home because of the Cathedral being taller than the houses and shops. Saturday night was … Continue reading →

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Travels in watercolor

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker
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Painting on a rainy day

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker
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Rouen sketchbook

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker
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Revisiting the studio

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

During our studio visit on the weekend, we were invited back to La Page Blanche to paint. New friends Agnès Dévé, Marie-Antoinette Girard, and Adeline Gouarné all studied in Paris (links are to Google translations). It was a good opportunity … Continue reading →

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Quilt show and UFOs

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

I was honored to be asked to give a talk during the Iowa Quilters Guild (IQG) annual meeting at Reiman Gardens on Saturday. Quilt design has a lot in common with painting in terms of composition and color. I talked … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Herky

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

After spending their summer as a public art project, the Herky statues have been removed from the streets. They were displayed together and some sold at silent auction at the Fry Fest on August 29. Some more were sold at … Continue reading →

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State Fair 2014 scenes

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Jo Myers-Walker

At this year’s Iowa State Fair I shared a booth in the Cultural Center with artist friends Pam McKenna, Tina Rice, and Amber Russell-Zepeda. In the evening when the bands began to play across the street at the Anderson Erickson … Continue reading →

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