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Tawatha T. Elguero

Based in Oslo, Norway.

Contact:
collab.tawatha@proton.me

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I collaborate with researchers, conservationists, and environmental organisations to translate scientific knowledge into research-led visuals that reveal the diversity, complexity, and interconnectedness of the natural world.

My work is guided by a love of the natural world and an appreciation for its beauty, with a focus on science communication, environmental education, and ecosystem conservation and restoration.



Background

My background combines self-directed study with formal training in scientific illustration through specialised courses, and the Illustraciencia Academy. I have worked with students, researchers, and environmental organisations, including the Roots & Shoots educational program of the Jane Goodall Institute in Spain.

Since 2018, I have been active in citizen science, contributing species observations across Europe through iNaturalist and supporting research projects through Zooniverse. I am also a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.


Testimonials

“Ms. Elguero’s work is always carried out with great professionalism, commitment, attention to detail, talent, and care, which is evident in the final results.”

Marisa Mariñán, Coordinator of Roots & Shoots, Jane Goodall Institute Spain

”As a primatologist and researcher, I deeply value Tawatha’s work and perspective as a scientific illustrator. She has a remarkable ability to combine scientific rigor with artistic sensitivity, creating illustrations that are not only beautiful, but also meaningful and highly effective for science communication. Over the years, I have always been impressed by her professionalism, curiosity, and genuine passion for nature and science. I specially appreciate people capable of building such a strong bridge between art and science.” 

Dr. Miquel Llorente

Director, Master’s Degree in Scientific Illustration in Natural Sciences, Universitat de Girona

Director, Master’s Degree in Primatology, Universitat de Barcelona


“I came across Tawatha’s work by chance, and it was an amazing find. I needed highly specific hyperrealistic illustrations for a scientific article, and the result exceeded all my expectations. Even though the subjects were almost indistinguishable from one another, she captured each individual’s uniqueness perfectly while staying in close contact with me throughout the process for feedback. She was an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Carla Pascual, Primatologist, UdG (Universidad de Girona)

Skills
Scientific Illustration
Information Design
Information Graphics
Visual Storytelling
Research & Information Synthesis
Concept Development 
Field Observation
Innovation


Software

Adobe Creative Suite
QGIS
Blender

Tawatha T. Elguero       Scientific Illustration Visual Communication


Making the  
Invisible Visible


Revealing the structures, processes, and relationships
of the natural world through scientific illustration, and
visual communication.










Case Studies 
Field Notes Blog


Case Studies




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Marea Oslo
Marine restoration
Scientific communication · 2026


Diagrammatic illustrations created as a social-media sequence explaining how kelp cultivation develops from controlled laboratory stages to deployment, growth and ecosystem formation in the Oslofjord.


Marea Oslo × Seaweed Solutions
Scientific illustration
Visual communication
Educational campaign
Oslo, Norway
April, 2026


Context


Marea Oslo is a non-profit working to restore the marine ecosystem of the Oslofjord.

This is a diagrammatic sequence showing how Seaweed Solutions and Marea Oslo work together through kelp cultivation to support the development of marine ecosystems. It is presented in a carousel format for social media publication.




Research & Development


The visual language is intentionally minimal. I used fine line-work and simplified forms to keep the emphasis on process and progression, while a blue-to-green transition helps connect controlled cultivation with ecological development.

For the cellular stages on the cover, I used this scientific paper as reference.








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