Summer is the best time of year for a beach trip! Ready to explore over 20 awesome, free printable beach coloring pages from Verbnow with me?
You can totally get into the summer spirit with waves, sunshine, sand, and more. All the designs in this collection of beach coloring pictures are free to download and print.
So, grab your crayons, and I´ll take you on a colorful summer holiday to the beach!
1. Over 20 free printable beach coloring pages from the Verbnow website
If I had to pick my favorite destination for a summer holiday, it would be the beach. I love sunbathing, listening to the waves, and building sandcastles.
But if you can’t make it to the beach this summer, I have another idea for you. You can still have a beach trip with our beach coloring pages!
You’ll find everything from sandy beaches to fun beach activities, each with a unique scene to color. And as always, all coloring pages are free to download as printable PDFs.
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2. Three quick steps to download and print free beach coloring pages
Instead of paying for a beach coloring book, you can get these pages for free. On Verbnow’s website, you can easily download all 21 free printable beach coloring pages. Here’s how in three quick steps:
- Step 1: Go to the VerbNow website and browse the beach coloring page collection.
- Step 2: Choose your favorite coloring page and click the “Download/Print” button. When a new window with the image opens, click the “Print PDF” icon.
- Step 3: Print the page directly from your printer, and you’re ready to color. You can also download the pictures to color later.
It’s that easy to get your cute beach coloring sheets and start your colorful beach adventure. As long as you don’t use these pages for commercial purposes, you can print as many as you want.
3. Overview of VerbNow’s collection of beach coloring pages
VerbNow has a wide variety of beach coloring pages, each showing different beach scenes. Here´s a quick look at the collections:
Beach Scenes: You’ll find lots of cool beach scenes in these pages. They feature things like tropical fruits, palm trees, beach umbrellas, and clear water.
Beach Activities: These coloring pages include fun beach activities like diving, building sandcastles, and beach volleyball.
- Rating the Difficulty
The difficulty of these beach coloring pages changes based on how much detail they have. If you want easy coloring pages, pick images with fewer details and larger patterns.
We also have beach coloring sheets for adults. They´re more intricate, so they need more coloring skill and experience. With such a big collection, I think everyone can find designs they like.
- Which age group are the beach coloring sheets for?
These beach coloring pages are great for kids of all ages. Younger children can enjoy the simpler pages, while older kids and teenagers can work on the more detailed scenes.
4. Preparing your coloring tools to paint realistic beach coloring pages
To create realistic beach coloring pages, having the right coloring tools is key. Here are some of my suggestions for getting your supplies ready.
- Colored Pencils: Use colored pencils for fine details and smooth shading. For example, they´re great for creating gradients, like the blue of the ocean or the golden sand.
- Markers: Markers give you bright, bold colors for the sky, ocean, and sun. They´re good for covering large areas quickly.
- Crayons: Younger kids should use crayons. Crayons let them easily fill in spaces with vibrant colors and add texture.
- Watercolors or Paints: If you want to get more artistic, try watercolors. Watercolors are the best choice for making soft, blended effects on the sky and water.
- Chalk Pastels: Chalk pastels are perfect for creating soft, blended effects. They work especially well for shading the sky, water, or sand.
- Blending stumps: To get smooth transitions, use blending stumps to blend colored pencils, pastels, or other materials seamlessly. This is perfect for creating smooth transitions between the water, sand, and sky.
Make sure you have all your coloring tools ready before you start painting your summerbeach coloring pages. These tools will help you bring your beach scenes to life with realistic textures and smooth gradients.
5. How to color different elements in the beach coloring pages
If it’s your first time painting a beach coloring page, don’t worry! I’ll guide you through coloring each element. But these are just suggestions, and you don´t have to follow them exactly. Use my advice and let your creativity flow to make a unique coloring page!
How to paint a sandy beach
Sand is an important part of any beach coloring pages. So, let’s start by learning how to make your sand look more realistic.
First, color the main part of the beach with light brown or beige. This is the base color of the sand. To make it more real, add darker brown around the edges, especially where the ocean meets the sand.
You can use chalk pastels to blend the colors and make them smooth. Next, add some wet sand. Use a darker brown or even gray to show streaks where the waves hit the shore. Finally, use a blending stump or tissue to soften the edges and make it look natural.
Now you’ll have a beautiful sandy beach!
How to color waves and water
Do you find it tricky to color the waves and water in beach coloring pages? I mean, how do you make them sparkle in the sun and look real? I’ll show you how I color waves and water—you can try it too.
For the water, I use a light blue crayon and start by filling in the waves. Next, I add darker blue and green toward the bottom for that cool, deep ocean look.
If you want to show the waves crashing, use a little white for the foam. You can even use chalk pastels to make the water look soft and glowing.
To blend everything smoothly, a blending stump or tissue is your best friend. Just gently rub it over the colors to blend them. This will give your waves a smooth, realistic flow.
How to color the sun
The sun can be the brightest part of your beach coloring pages. To be safe, start with bright yellow in the middle of the sun. Then gently blend outwards with orange for a warm, glowing effect.
If you’re coloring a sunset or sunrise scene, use reds, pinks, and purples around the edges for a more dramatic look. You can use blending techniques to smooth the transition between the colors of the sun and the sky.
How to paint a palm tree
You can find palm trees in almost all beach coloring pages. If you want to paint a palm tree with its real colors, here’s how I do it.
I use light brown or beige for the tree trunk. Then, I add dark brown along the sides to give it texture and depth.
A secret tip to make it look more realistic is to draw horizontal lines along the trunk. For the palm fronds, I use dark green or olive green, and add a little light green at the tips for a nice, sunlit touch.
Want to make it pop? Mix different shades of green to make the leaves look more realistic. If you want, add a bit of yellow or brown to the areas where the leaves would be shaded. This will make the leaves look more 3D.
You’re basically making a tropical paradise!
How to color the beach background
Now, we come to the last element – the sky. It’s so important for making your masterpiece perfect. Like you usually see in beach coloring pages, I use light blue for the sky.
But that’s not all! I gradually make it darker towards the horizon using navy blue or midnight blue. For a fun sunset, I mix in pinks, purples, and oranges around where the sun´s setting.
For the clouds, I just use white or light gray and gently blend them with a tissue for a fluffy look. It seems easy, but it works well. You’ll feel like you’re right there on the beach!
6. 3 ways to customize your beach coloring pages
If you don’t add a personal touch, your beach coloring sheets might look like everyone else’s. You don’t want that to happen, right? So, I’ll share some ways I use to customize my pictures.
- Use Real Sand: For a realistic look, you can glue some real sand onto the beach areas. This creates a textured, 3D effect that looks like a real beach.
- Create 3D Effects: Use materials like foam stickers or cotton balls to create 3D effects on things like clouds or waves.
- Add Beach Finds: You can collect small objects like shells, small pebbles, or tiny starfish. Then, glue them onto your cute coloring pages of the beach. These little beach finds will make your scene unique and interactive.
- Draw your favorite patterns: You can draw fishes, trees, flowers… to coloring pages to make it unique. In case, you want to learn how to draw and color a whale, you can watch the video I attached.
7. Craft ideas to do with finished beach coloring pages
Coloring beach coloring pages isn’t just fun. It can also become great crafts with your creativity!
Here are some craft ideas to turn your beach coloring pages into meaningful keepsakes or decorations.
Create a beach poster
The first idea is to turn your finished beach coloring pictures into bright, breezy posters. I think it’ll add a fun, sunny vibe to your room.
Once you’ve colored your pages, carefully cut them to fit a large poster board or frame.
If you want to add extra flair, use glitter or stick-on jewels for a sparkling effect.
Mount the page on a colorful poster board that goes well with your beach scene, like light blue for the ocean.
If you want it to hang without a frame, attach some string or ribbon to the top and use clothespins to secure it. This can make for an easy, creative display!
Make beach-themed greeting cards
In the summertime, if you want to get together with family or friends, you can make beach themed greeting cards. With a few simple steps, you can make personalized cards.
First, cut your colored beach scenes to fit the size of a standard greeting card. The size varies, but I usually make a card that’s around 5×7 inches.
Then, glue your colored page onto the front of the card. If you’re sending it as a birthday card, add a cheerful “Happy Birthday” or “Summer Wishes” message using markers or stamps.
To make it extra special, add some embellishments like seashell stickers, sand, or a tiny paper cut-out of a surfboard.
For extra creativity, make matching envelopes by coloring plain envelopes with light shades of blue or yellow. Yep, you guessed it, it’ll look like the beach scene on the card!
Create a beach-themed scrapbook
Your beach coloring sheets can help you put together a beautiful scrapbook full of memories from past summer adventures. Here are 4 steps to make a scrapbook:
- Step 1: Glue your colored pages onto scrapbook pages. You can organize your scrapbook by different beach elements, like sunsets, waves, and palm trees.
- Step 2: Add fun details to your pages by writing captions or quotes from your beach trips. For example: “Relaxing by the ocean” or “The sound of the waves is my favorite melody.”
- Step 3: Decorate the scrapbook with accessories like seashells, sand, or beach-themed stickers.
- Step 4: You can also use craft supplies like washi tape, ribbons, and buttons to frame your coloring pages.
8. FAQ
- 1. What are the benefits of beach coloring pages in educating children?
Beach coloring pages help kids develop fine motor skills, creativity, and focus. They also introduce them to natural elements like waves and palm trees, which promotes a fun way of learning.
- 2. Are these beach coloring pages suitable for adults?
Yes, these coloring pages are great for both kids and adults. Adults can enjoy more detailed designs for relaxation and creativity.
- 3. Are these summer coloring pages free?
Yes, the beach coloring pages on the VerbNow website are free to download and print.
Conclusion
With these tips and ideas, are you ready to start coloring your own beach coloring pages? These Verbnow beach coloring sheets are a fun way for kids and adults to enjoy the beauty of the beach all year round. Get your coloring tools ready, and enjoy your summer trip now!