Versatility in Art = Creative Freedom

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Versatility in Art = Creative Freedom 〰️

Visual Worlds Brought to Life

Welcome to NM illustrates, founded by Nomvuyoh Mafukidze. This portfolio showcases a range of digital Concept Art, World Building, and traditionally crafted projects.

Concept Art

Skills and Experience

I’m a concept artist passionate about learning and storytelling through design. Throughout my Bachelor program at SIT (Southern Institute of Technology), I explored cinematic mood and world-building while working with indie teams to create characters, environments, and early visual direction for both 2D and 3D projects with set design.

I am skilled and confident in using the following software:

Notable Works

Spud Life debuted in 2025. This slice-of-life comic book touches on themes of:

Food Waste, Friendship, and Propagation. Inspired by childhood series such as VeggieTales and Small Potatoes, with minimal scary undertones suitable for ages 10 and above.

Copies available for sale at Boom Comics - 122 Esk Street, Invercargill 9810.

Won the SIT Robert J. Ferrari Award for Photographic Excellence in 2023.

About the company

NM illustrates strives to create tidy and imaginative concept art and illustrations. Dedicated to nurturing creativity through detailed art and designs with polished finishes. We aim to spread joy to audiences by engaging with a range of both digital and physical mediums to inspire budding artists.

Currently based in Invercargill, New Zealand.

Contact

Interested in working together? Fill out your information. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

nm.illustrates@gmail.com

Follow on Instagram at: nm._illustrates