The Botanist

Behind the Art

Meet Neymatophores

Drawing mangroves,one root at a time.

A mangrove botanist-teacher turned artist using digital and traditional arts to promote Philippine mangrove flora through science communication, illustration, and education.

The artist in the field, observing mangrove flora.
The artist with field gear among the mangroves.
Educational talk on mangrove biodiversity.
Portrait of the artist.

FeaturedWorks

Illustrations & Educational Series

Mangroves for Kids

Mangroves for Kids — an illustrated series.

An illustrated series exploring questions like “What are mangroves?” and “Why do they have different roots?” Designed to make complex botanical concepts accessible to young minds.

Access online series here

Mangroves for YOUth

Mangroves for YOUth — a workbook published with ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity.

Writer and illustrator for a workbook published by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity under the Small Grants Programme.

Access book here