Art and Design Creative with over 40 years of multidisciplinary experience in drawing, illustration and painting, graphic and product design. Solid academic background in Design and Product Engineering and Design from the University of Aveiro, complemented by training in digital tools, marketing, and pedagogy. Nationally and internationally recognized for creative work in caricature, cartooning, and visual arts, with presence in exhibitions, publications, and notable editorial projects. Proven ability to collaborate with cultural institutions, publishers, brands, and artistic communities.
- “Que é o Almoço?” – Adaptation and illustration of Pedro Albuquerque’s text into comic format (in release phase)
- Development of “caricartoon” books for various entities, including graphic design, illustration, and layout
- Short Movie "Av Dr Lourenço Peixinho" – Two different times in one avenue, before changes (2020)
- Illustration for the project “Foge Rato”, part of the book “Paluí” by Helena Caspuro (2016)
- Creation of the official poster and artistic trophies for “XXV FITUA” (2015)
- Co-creation and editorial coordination of the thematic magazine “UpdateMagazine” (2009–2012), in collaboration with Brazilian artists and writers
- Production of a 10-meter-long comic strip on production methods for Renault CACIA
- Creative – AREPOL Lda. (1985–1987). Worked on visual communication and graphic design projects for regional clients
- Fanzine “A Peluda” – BIA (1984–1985). Creation, drawing, and publication of a comic fanzine during military service
- “Painting Retrospective”, Virtual Gallery: https://visit.virtualartgallery.com/mlba
- 2007–2011 – Various group exhibitions in Aveiro (Galeria OP'ARTE, Morgados da Pedricosa, AveiroArte)
- 2002 – “Open-Arts 20-21”, Visual Arts Center, Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
- 2001 – Solo exhibition, Guildhall Museum, Boston, United Kingdom
- 1998–2000 – Multiple solo and group exhibitions in Aveiro, Oliveira do Bairro, Sever do Vouga, and Porto
- 1990–1997 – Regular participation in local and regional shows (Municipal Gallery of Aveiro, Aveiro Jovem, etc.)
- 1982 – Group exhibition in Costa Nova
- 2024 – 3rd Prize, “Cartoon Contest of Braila”, Romania
- 2000 – 1st Prize, “Arte Xávega” Painting Contest (Murtosa); 3rd Prize, 1st Cartoon Salon of Aveiro
- 1999 – 1st Prize, Graffiti Contest of Murtosa; 2nd Prize, Graffiti Contest of Aveiro
- 1998 – 1st Prize, Graffiti Contest of Aveiro
- 1987 – 2nd National Prize, “Europe in Caricature” (CEE Bureau)
- 2025 – Painting Perfomance at Feira do Livro de Aveiro (book lanching event "Contos Manhosos" by Pedro Albuquerque)
- 2013 – Participation in the cultural event “Salpicarte”, Aveiro
- 2012 – Jury member for the logo selection of the Parents’ Association of the S. Bernardo School Group
- 2000 – Painting and Drawing Instructor at the Youth Institute of Aveiro
- 1999 – Founder of the project “Galerias à Parte”, promoting emerging artists in alternative spaces in Aveiro
- Cartunal (Colombia)
- Novello Works Catalogue (Italy)
- IX Biennial of Humor Luiz d’Oliveira Guimarães (Palmela)
- Holocide Cartoon (Iran)
- Book How to Authomate your Business with QWEN
- Book ARTES VISUAIS - IA! ...a revolução no digital
- Caricature Book 140 Anos Bombeiros Velhos de Aveiro
- Caricature Book Fanfarra dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Esmoriz
- Book Paluí by Helena Caspuro
- Revista Cagaréu (Aveiro)
- Caricature Magazine "5 Estrelas" Rio Maior