As you look across the water, you will see the boy holding his fishing rod with a fishing bobber floating nearby. His boat has two oars resting on the sides, and a fishing basket sits ready for the catch. A dragonfly zips over the lily pads and reeds near the shore, while a duck glides past. On the grassy bank, a dog watches the fun from near the tent and picnic blanket.

The picnic basket is filled with apples, and nearby you can find mushrooms, flowers, and bushes tucked among the rocks. A tall tree provides shade, and further back, a cabin with chimney smoke sits nestled near pine trees. In the far distance, majestic mountains rise under a sun surrounded by clouds and flying birds.

Start by choosing a bright, sparkling blue for the lake water, perhaps leaving little white gaps to show the sun reflecting off the surface. The mountains in the distance look wonderful in shades of purple or slate grey to give them a sense of depth. For the boy’s boat, a warm woody brown or a vibrant red would make it stand out against the cool water.

Since there are many small details like the mushrooms and flowers, using colored pencils or fine-tip markers will help you stay within the lines. You might want to use a light yellow for the sun and soft oranges or pinks for the clouds if you want to imagine a sunset scene. Don't forget to give the jumping fish some shimmering scales with a bit of silver or bright green.