Laura Clots, also known as Coloring Laura, lives and works on Aruba. Her work transforms island life into vibrant watercolor worlds inspired by the ocean and the island’s plants and sea life. During part of her BSc in Physical Therapy studies on Aruba, she went diving for the first time — her husband, a scuba instructor, introduced her to the underwater world, the sunlight through the corals, and the movement of fish. From that moment, she was fascinated by the sea’s colors and calm.
At first, Laura wasn’t interested in watercolor — the colors never behaved like her markers, and it felt unpredictable. But after years of working with markers on scrapbook paper, she began looking for a new challenge. Encouraged by her sister, she gave watercolor another try. That decision changed everything. Laura developed her own layered watercolor style, using color as space — to create rhythm, depth, and emotion in every piece.
Her paintings now reflect the vibrant energy of island life, balanced with its quiet sense of peace.
