William Anastasi's *Oilstick on Linen* exemplifies his enduring exploration of chance, process, and the subconscious as primary forces in mark-making. Created through intuitive, often automatic gestures, the work reflects Anastasi's interest in removing deliberate artistic control, allowing the physical act of drawing to speak for itself. The resulting composition occupies a fascinating space between abstraction and pure action, inviting viewers to contemplate the raw relationship between material, movement, and perception.