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Things that bring me joy.

My name is Mustafa Alami. I rarely leave the house without a sketchbook and pencil. I draw what strikes me throughout the day — ideas, nature, people, and absurd moments. I paint because it brings me joy, and I hope these illustrations do the same for you.

The name numyum was inspired by "birdie num num" — an old Peter Sellers line. It represents one of my simple pleasures: tossing crumbs to birds. I am frequently reprimanded for this at outdoor restaurants, parks, and in Europe in general.

When I'm not here, I'm designing things at malami.com.

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I wanted the cards to feel like small pieces of art. They're top-folded and designed to stand upright — like a painting on an easel — so they face you better on a desk. The 4"×6" size was inspired by the film photos I grew up with. I sourced plant-based sleeves to do my small part. And each back features a quote that echoes the image, or quietly argues with it.

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Rabbit's Wit and Bird's Wisdom

Rabbit's Wit and Bird's Wisdom

Two illustrated tales adapted from Rumi's writings. Written in English with Arabic translation. 98 pages.

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