Mostly I am appalled at the vast quantities of plastic we consume in packaging, so I am always happy to find different forms of paper used for packing. When I came across this gathered brown paper, my pulse quickened. A studio mate had given me some paper towels used to clean acrylic pinks and purples off her brushes, so I was off and running with this wild idea. This form arranged itself. Voila! "Pink Pi" came into being! The feminist revolution is worldwide, and eternal, like pi.

Part of a series of translucent, two-sided abstracts. Normally, “show through” on paper is not a good thing, but look at it another way! Paint on both sides of translucent paper; the effect is very interesting. Then, look at it from the other side. You’ll get more information.

Part of a series of translucent, two-sided abstracts. Normally, “show through” on paper is not a good thing, but look at it another way! Paint on both sides of translucent paper; the effect is very interesting. Then, look at it from the other side. Look again with the light coming through. You’ll see it in another intriguing way.

Part of a series of translucent, two-sided abstracts. I took advantage of what is normally considered a weakness, “show through”. I painted on both sides of translucent paper; the effect is very interesting. Look at it from the other side. Look again with the light coming through. You’ll see it in another intriguing way.

Part of a series of translucent, two-sided abstracts. I took advantage of what is normally considered a weakness, “show through”. I loved making these austere pieces in black and white. This particular one makes me think of a birch forest in the severest phase of winter, though it might evoke another thought in a different viewer.

This poignantly crinkled scrap of tissue paper called to me. It wanted its dignity restored. Through its battered existence, scraps of code managed to reveal their truths and proclaim … something for us to ponder. Turn it over, look at it another way, what else do you see?