Beautiful Beach Umbrellas

I always love visiting the beach. However, as a member of the 100⁺ SPF club, I can usually be found hanging out under an umbrella. Instead of taking in the rays, I take in the scene before me, and often spend time painting and sketching. While the water is awe-inspiring and the sky can be breath-taking, my eye is always attracted to the fun array of umbrellas dotting the beach. They shout SUMMER! in a way nothing else can.

I painted these umbrellas while on vacation in Ocean City, MD last year. They make a nice reminder of a great vacation. Of all the beach artwork I've done, this was the first time I took the beach out of the scene and just focused on the umbrellas. I like how it brings out their individual "personalities".

I'm not the only one using the beach umbrella as a muse. Below is a colorful collection of artwork showcasing beautiful beach umbrellas. Don't they just make you feel happy? Enjoy, and stay cool in the shade. It's hot out there!

Beach Umbrellas by Eileen Seitz

Beach Umbrellas by Jan Matson

Color Beach, a reworked photograph of a 1940's postcard by VintageBeach

Seaside Umbrellas by Kathleen Deni

Sand Dunes by Heidi Malott