Category Archives: Studio Snapshots

Small worlds

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

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

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

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

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

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

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

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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Interdisciplinary

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

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

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

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

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

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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Snow and sort

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Jo Myers-Walker

It is so cold out so I sit at my window on the 11th floor and watch the plows and brave people work with our 14″ of snow. So thankful I am warm and cozy. While I’m here I can … Continue reading →

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Books at Eastside Artists

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

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 warm welcome for Fall

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

A photo of Jeanette and me at this year’s Octagon Art Festival in late September as we were dancing to the music (or at least I was!). On the left are some of Jeanette’s paintings; you can see more of … Continue reading →

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