Welcome to my world of watercolors
I’m so happy you found your way here — whether we met in person on Aruba or you discovered my work online. I’m grateful to share it with you, and I hope you enjoy exploring.
Meet the artist
Hi, I’m Laura Clots — a Dutch watercolor artist based in Aruba. I’m self-taught and everything I paint comes from a deep love for color, the ocean and the nature around me. โ
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โMy paintings are colorful, detailed, and often full of hidden surprises and little discoveries. I don’t paint things exactly as they are — I paint how they feel.
I start loose and messy; colors mix, layers build, and movement leads the way. Then comes the calm: placing the corals and fish, refining edges, and finishing with delicate gold and gel-pen details. Each print is made from original watercolor paintings built up in transparent layers and finished with care.
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Over time, I’ve developed my own way of working — patient, precise, and full of rhythm. My focus is always on movement, depth, and color harmony. Watercolor keeps me curious; no piece ever turns out the same, and that’s exactly what I love about it.
Biography
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.
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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.
My watercolor worlds
Click a collection to explore the prints.
Where to find me!?
๐ผ๏ธ Ola Gallery – Paseo Herencia, Palm Beach
I’m usually around on Thursdays (5–10 PM) and Saturdays (10 AM–2 PM) — feel free to say hi! The gallery is open daily from 10–2 and 5–10, with only evening hours on Sunday.
๐ Paseo Herencia Mall, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 382-A, Palm Beach, Aruba.
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๐๏ธ Hyatt Regency Aruba – Community Market
I'm here Fridays 3–7 PM with a full selection of originals, prints, stickers and magnets.
๐ J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85, Palm Beach, Aruba.โ
๐น Manchebo Beach Resort – Cocktail Hour
Live steelpan music and local art every Tuesday, 4–5 PM at Eagle Beach.
I’m there on rotation — message me to check if it’s my week!
๐ J.E. Irausquin Blvd 55, Eagle Beach, Aruba.โ
๐จ Artitudes Art Shop
A selection of my work is always available here like prints, originals magnets and stickers.๐ Weststraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Get in Touch
I’d love to hear from you — whether you have a question, want to say hi, or are interested in collaborating. Feel free to email me at ๐ฉ Laura@Clots.nl or message me on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.
