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9 painted SUPs that will have you yearning for the water

Published: June 16, 2023
paddleboard with green fish painted on
Photo by mili_art_gribouilli/Instagram
This SUP is fish-tastic!

tie-dye paddleboard turned into an outdoor shower
Photo by sussanlari/Instagram
As a cottager you must have a cool outdoor shower. It's in the contract.

pink paddleboard with sun rays, a wave, and fishies
Photo by tunafishpaintingco/Instagram
This groovy beach scene is water-ready. Cowabunga baby!

Paddleboard with a painted mural of Canada hangs in a P.E.I living room
Photo by pulsesup/Instagram
Who knew Canada was so small? Can you spot yourself in this truly Canadian paddleboard art?

sushi inspired paddleboard with japanese woman eating sushi
Photo by adrienlee831/Instagram
This sushi-inspired paddleboard art is insane, but we don't recommend eating it before swimming. The sushi we mean.

squid painted on a paddleboard
Photo by dkrilovart/Instagram
This squid looks really cool on a SUP, but if you see this in your lake...Run! I mean swim!

funky sunset over water and flowers on a paddleboard
Photo by cornersofthesun/Instagram
This vibrant paddleboard art is making us excited for summer!

paddleboard with turtle and tiki painting
Photo by idol.mind/Instagram
This paddleboard puts the sup in SUP, totally rad

paddleboard with flame and water design
Photo by brophyartacademy/Instagram
These painted SUPs are flaming hot!

SUPs have become a popular addition to many a cottage water toy repertoire. They’re perfect for a misty morning paddle or even some yoga on the water. Check out how these creative paddleboarders took their iconic cottage watercraft and turned them into works of art.

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