bio
I'm a multidisciplinary illustrator from Portugal with a background in graphic design. My work spans science and children's illustration, with a focus on digital techniques.
A formal course in Scientific Illustration reignited my passion for drawing and deepened my connection to nature. My goal is to pursue a career in science communication, supporting wildlife education, research and conservation.
Feel free to get in touch to discuss your project.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Applied Biology, University of Aveiro, 2021-2023
- One year Certificate Course in Scientific Illustration, Biology Department of University of Aveiro, 2020-2021
- Master’s Degree in Multimedia Communication, University of Aveiro, 2012-2014
- Degree in Graphic Design, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, 2009-2012
Experience
- Graphic designer, Grestel - Produtos Cerâmicos S.A. 2016-2020
- Freelance Graphic Designer and illustrator, 2017-present
Exhibitions
- "Wild carrot from Côa Valley, Daucus carota subsp. Carota L." in 17th International Exhibition of Botanical Art and Illustration, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, 2024
- Ilustration “French lavender” in Margaret Flockton Award Exhibition, The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, 2023
- Ilustration “Common vole and its nest” in Illustraciencia 10 Award Exhibition, National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC), Barcelona, 2023
- Illustrations “Scotch Broom” and “Wild Carrot” in Margaret Flockton Award Exhibition, The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, 2022
Publications
- Illustrations for 2nd grade school textbooks (Sou Trix! No Desporto e nas Artes — 2025; Areal Editora, Portugal)
- Illustrations for 6th grade school textbooks (UAU! Vida 6 - Ciências Naturais - 2024; Areal Editora, Portugal)
- Illustrations for 1st grade school textbooks Trix (Estudo do Meio, Matemática e Português — 2024; Areal Editora, Portugal)
- Illustrations for "My herbarium of medicinal plants from Côa Valley" book, September 2022
- Illustrations for 11th and 12th grade school textbooks (BioFoco / GeoFoco — 2021 and 2022; Areal Editora, Portugal)
- Illustrations for “Parques e Vida Selvagem” magazine.
- Colection Biblioteca do bebé, High contrast books fromClementina Almeida, Porto Editora, 2021
- “1001 Atividades Pré-escolares”, from Hugo Rebelo, Porto Editora, 2018
- Colection 4Babies, from Clementina Almeida, Porto Editora, 2017 “Duda, o leão que tinha medo” “Tita, a zebra que não queria ter riscas” “Luca, o hipópotamo que não queria deixar as fraldas” “Pipo, o urso que não queria ficar sozinho”