These are fast “haiku” gestures in wax and pigment on paper. Haiku, a medieval form of Japanese poetry, fueled my desire to apply restraint to a particular moment in the studio. It is tempting to edit and alter, but Zen philosophy teaches me to approach this work with an open mind, one that is free from preconceptions and empty and ready for new things. This is called "Beginners Mind," and it's an excellent metaphor for working in the mercurial Encaustic Monotype process. I've learned that I often find something better than I planned through unexpected results.