COLOR CURAÇAO
To bring a small slice of colorful Curaçao to you, we gave the commission to four popular artists on the island to create playful coloring pages, each with a distinct style and flair. Designed for all ages, we hope this colorful project brings a little sunshine and good vibes no matter where you are in the world.
We want to see your completed masterpiece! Download the coloring pages and share your work by tagging us and using the hashtag #ColorCuracao.
Dutch artist Carel Rink moved to Curaçao at 11 years old. After returning to the Netherlands for university to study art & graphic design, Carel sculptured a cartoon-like goat with signature wide-eyes. After the success of Goatchi, he went on to create Iggy and Kadushi, iguana and cactus molds all hand-painted using fun techniques like color blocking, polka dots and stripes.
Inspired by Curaçao's tropical flora & fauna, artist Dewi Maja Flores of Studio Tropicana creates color-by-number artwork and teaches paint and arts & crafts workshops for children. Her signature style in black pen typically features Curaçao's native plants, animals and architecture.
Taking cue from Curaçao's warm people and beautiful culture, Krysten Waller Diemont's drawings often originate from doodles digitally brought to life. Her intricate illustrations range from abstract (flowers sprouting from a heart), to punny (a beet exclaiming, "Don’t beet yourself up"). Her company, Kokolishi, not only creates custom artwork, but they also make scarves, necklaces, postcards and pins with her chic designs.
The German artist and professional mold maker, Serena Janet Israel, is locally known for her sculptures and souvenirs called Chichi, the Papiamentu word for "big sister". As the eldest daughter and a role model, Chichi binds the family together. She's vibrant, dynamic and responsible. Serena's trademark Chichi dolls, generally clothed in summer dresses or tropical bikinis, are handprinted by local craftsmen and packaged using recyclable, eco-friendly materials.
