Category Archives: Studio Snapshots

May classes at ArtiFactory

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Omer Sanan and I will lead two more Figures in a Scene watercolor class sessions in May (update: see my post “What’s going on!” for links to more upcoming dates!). Above left:  My painting and notes from our April 26 class. … Continue reading →

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Wall hanging revisited

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

Many thanks to parishioner Sue for this photo of the updated Improvisational Fabric Wall Hanging, on display for Easter season at St. Thomas Aquinas Church! When viewed on the church wall it was designed for, the top of the artwork … Continue reading →

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Cards to benefit Dorothy’s House

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

I painted these scenes for notecards to benefit Dorothy’s House, “a safe place for survivors of human trafficking, exploitation and prostitution to discover their healing journeys through the practice of life.” The paintings (and cards!) show two women tooling around … Continue reading →

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Easter renewal

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

My improvisational fabric wall hanging will be installed again this year in St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Holy Saturday (April 8, 2023), after a bit of a refresh! It shows scenes in the Easter story, starting at the bottom (where … Continue reading →

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Postcards for Peace

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Jo Myers-Walker

A favorite part of attending St. Thomas More Catholic Church is the opportunity to work with fellow parishioners for causes that are important to us. I painted this scene, showing people from all over joining together, to use as the … Continue reading →

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Fabric scenes on a smaller scale

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

I’ve been using up material left over from the (church-wall-sized) Easter story wall hanging to create these little improvisational wall hangings, or “magical narrative fabric collages.” This size is easier to manage, which was especially helpful when I was recuperating … Continue reading →

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Exhibit at Iowa Artisans Gallery

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the opening event at Iowa Artisans Gallery for the show “Creating for Causes,” featuring my Creating for a Cause artwork and products. The exhibit remains at the gallery (207 E. Washington St. in … Continue reading →

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Autumn workshop at the Prairie

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Friday, October 14, 2022, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Join us for my workshop Imagination Unbinds Hope, at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat near Wheatland, Iowa! We will be painting intuitively, finding shapes in clouds and our imaginations, finding our voice. This … Continue reading →

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Sunday conversations

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update:  The Octagon show was great (and windy!), I saw lots of friends and left new paintings at the Octagon Shop. (My original post is below.) I’ll have this new painting, “Sunday Conversations,” at the Octagon Art Festival this Sunday … Continue reading →

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IWS Annual Meeting and exhibition

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Jo Myers-Walker

Update: I’m especially honored to have my painting included in the Traveling Show! The 2022 – 2023 schedule and preview are now posted on the Traveling Show page of the IWS website. Original post: I’m honored to have one of my paintings, … Continue reading →

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