About Numyum

Hello. I'm Mustafa, an illustrator based in Sausalito, California. I carry a small sketch book and draw simple things that bring me joy. Every now and then, I flip through my sketch books and find something to paint. The best of these become prints, cards, and stories. The name Numyum was inspired by “birdie num num,” a line in an old Peter Sellers’ movie. Along the way, numnum somehow became numyum and represents one of my simple pleasures – tossing crumbs to birds. I am frequently reprimanded for this behavior at outdoor restaurants, parks, and in Europe in general. I make things in small batches. I usually have stock. On occasion, it might take a few weeks to get things shipped. Read their story