During covid isolation, I relied heavily on grocery delivery, always requesting paper not plastic. I am attracted to the paper bag’s construction and seams. When filleted, they reveal beautiful portions like an Asian scroll. Gesso them, and you’ll get an amazing, unprecious surface. I love the wabi sabi nature of the seams and my imperfectly cut edges. I coat the gesso with ground for pastels to get an interesting tooth. I use walnut ink. While painting my big paintings, both my piano practice and ink gesture drawings serve as warm up exercises... keeping the hand and eye loose.

Upcycle No. 1
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 2
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 3
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 4
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 5
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 6
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 7
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 8
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 9
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 10
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 11
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
33 x 14 in
Upcycle No. 12
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
33 x 14 in
Upcycle No. 13
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 14
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in
Upcycle No. 15
2021
Ink and gesso on recycled paper bags
37 x 17 in