I have been trying to include time to stop and sketch on my long commute to work, finding it a great way to start the day.
Living in the country and working in Ottawa has me passing through some beautiful countryside and small villages on the way to and from work.
These sketches were done in Almonte, near the falls, a beautiful spot to stop.
On this particular morning I tried drawing and painting in a more free, loose style and really enjoyed the results.
Before I knew it, three drawings had created themselves in a matter of 10 or 15 minutes, and I think I captured the moment as I wanted.
Even a fast few lines and  colors can bring back that moment in time for you as you look through the sketch book years after.
I usually have the radio tuned to classical music, open the windows of the car while parked for that 10 minutes and live totally in that moment while sketching, and it almost seems like time has stopped and all of my senses are focused.
I think I appreciate those few minutes of "living" and it rejuvenates, kind of like a morning pick me up.