Category Archives: Studio Snapshots

Watercolor Painting Underground

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Jo Myers-Walker

Friday evening was the opening event for Watercolor Painting Underground, an exhibit of my students’ artwork showcasing their expressive and beautiful watercolor stories. The artists have been painting and drawing with me beginning in September 2013, and now their “underground” … Continue reading →

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A tip of the hat

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Jo Myers-Walker

This winter I’ve been thankful that my wool hats are warm and not just ornamental! During my travels I noticed women wearing scarves and the cutest hats, with a lot of bows, very feminine. The milliner at La Boutique de … Continue reading →

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February 2015 Newsletter

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Jo Myers-Walker

Click the link below to view or download: Jo Myers-Walker February 2015 Newsletter (7-page PDF document, approx. 1.44 MB) In this edition: 2014 in words and pictures Join me in art journaling People, places and paintings of Rouen “Little Gems”

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Waiting for spring

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jo Myers-Walker

Above left: Herky’s currently at the Iowa City Parking Division waiting for the weather to warm up, then he goes out on Iowa Street. Above right: It’s too cold to paint outside now! This is the Englert Theater viewed through … Continue reading →

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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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