Reflections Lake is located at the Knik River exit between Anchorage and Palmer, Alaska. I drove past that exit dozens of times before I stopped to explore. What I found was a peaceful boardwalk around the little lake, hidden from the highway.

Making a sketch of a place is a heart-filling way to remember special places. Using the markers to scribble out basic shadow shapes, and colored pencils to indicate the rest, are really easy ways to make a sketch. You don’t have to have highly developed drawing skills to make this piece.

It’s fast to do with a high level of success. Give it a try today!