Matthew Israel Manes

Abyss is inspired in real photo of nature with the mix of fantasy from my imagination to create an enchanting feeling but still on natural approach, and I want my viewer to feel the portal at the

The intention behind the setting of my 8-month old tank is that I would like to create the open-wide water surface so I can see reflection of the water together with a little touch of colors in

IAPLC 2020 #161 Matthew Israel Manes / Philippines

Riverine was inspired by a mangrove forest. Where its roots create a safe habitat for faunas to dwell and to breed.

I came up with a concept depicting a nature of odd form emphasizing the hole in the middle, surrounded by variety of plants and less hardscape.