Hi, I’m Salawu Mohammed Mukhtar, an illustrator specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I’ve collaborated with comics studios and publishing teams to bring vibrant worlds to life, from initial sketches to finished art, turning ideas into visuals that support the narrative and engage readers. I’m passionate about teamwork and learning new styles, and I enjoy working closely with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision across projects. I’m excited to contribute my drawing skills and storytelling sense to your next project and continue growing as an artist.…

Salawu Mohammed Mukhtar

Hi, I’m Salawu Mohammed Mukhtar, an illustrator specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I’ve collaborated with comics studios and publishing teams to bring vibrant worlds to life, from initial sketches to finished art, turning ideas into visuals that support the narrative and engage readers. I’m passionate about teamwork and learning new styles, and I enjoy working closely with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision across projects. I’m excited to contribute my drawing skills and storytelling sense to your next project and continue growing as an artist.…

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Hi, I’m Salawu Mohammed Mukhtar, an illustrator specializing in character design, concept art, and visual storytelling. I’ve collaborated with comics studios and publishing teams to bring vibrant worlds to life, from initial sketches to finished art, turning ideas into visuals that support the narrative and engage readers.

I’m passionate about teamwork and learning new styles, and I enjoy working closely with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision across projects. I’m excited to contribute my drawing skills and storytelling sense to your next project and continue growing as an artist.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator at MIVA Open University
October 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Developing visual concepts and character designs that align with the narrative. Creating mood boards, concepts sketches, and visual references.
Lead Artist at Taga Comics, Lagos
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Setting the visual tone and style for comics series or projects. Ensuring consistency in art style across different issues and projects. Collaborating with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision.
Illustrator at Comic Republic
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Designing main and supporting characters, as well as environments. Ensuring that characters are visually engaging and fit within the comic's world.
Illustrator at MIVA Open University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing visual concepts and character designs that align with the narrative. Creating mood boards, concepts, and visual references.
Lead Artist at Tag Comics, Lagos
January 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Setting the visual tone and style for comic series or projects. Ensuring consistency in art style across issues and projects. Collaborating with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision.
Illustrator at Comic Republic
January 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Designing main and supporting characters, as well as environments. Ensuring that characters are visually engaging and fit within the comic's world.
Intern at Kaduna International Airport
October 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Repairs and renovations. Building facilities management.
Illustrator at MIVA Open University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing visual concepts and character designs that align with the narrative; creating mood boards, concept sketches, and visual references.
Lead Artist at Tag Comics, Lagos
January 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Setting the visual tone and style for comics series or projects; ensuring consistency in art style across issues and projects; collaborating with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision.
Illustrator at Comic Republic
January 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Designing main and supporting characters, as well as environments; ensuring that characters are visually engaging and fit within the comic's world.
Intern at Kaduna International Airport
October 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Repairs and renovations; facilities management responsibilities and related tasks during the internship.
Illustrator at MIVA Open University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing visual concepts and character designs that align with the narrative. Creating mood boards, concept sketches, and visual references.
Lead Artist at Tag Comics, Lagos
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Setting the visual tone and style for comic series or projects. Ensuring consistency in art style across different issues and projects. Collaborating with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive visual vision.
Illustrator at Comic Republic
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Designing main and supporting characters, as well as environments. Ensuring that characters are visually engaging and fit within the comic's world.
Intern at Kaduna International Airport
October 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Repairs and renovations. Building facilities management.
Illustrator at MIVA Open University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing visual concepts and character designs that align with the narrative. Creating mood boards, concept sketches, and visual references.
Lead Artist at Tag Comics, Lagos
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Setting the visual tone and style for comic series or projects. Ensuring consistency in art style across different issues and projects. Collaborating with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision.
Illustrator at Comic Republic
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Designing main and supporting characters, as well as environments. Ensuring that characters are visually engaging and fit within the comic's world.
Intern at Kaduna International Airport
October 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Repairs and renovations. Building facilities management.
Illustrator at MIVA Open University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing visual concepts and character designs that align with the narrative. Creating mood boards, concept sketches, and visual references.
Lead Artist at Tag Comics
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Setting the visual tone and style for comic series or projects. Ensuring consistency in art style across different issues and projects. Collaborating with writers, editors, and other artists to maintain a cohesive vision.
Illustrator at Comic Republic
January 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Designing main and supporting characters, as well as environments. Ensuring that characters are visually engaging and fit within the comic's world.
Intern at Kaduna International Airport
October 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Repairs and renovations; assisting with facilities management and general operational tasks.

Education

bachelors degree of Technology at Federel University of technology Minna
September 11, 2014 - April 8, 2025
Specialty and in professional building construction, building materials and structural analysis
B.Tech in Building at Federal University of Technology, Minna
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
B.Tech in Building at Federal University of Technology, Minna
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
B.Tech Building at Federal University of Technology, Minna
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
B.Tech Building at Federal University of Technology, Minna
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
B.Tech Building at Federal University of Technology, Minna
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
B.Tech Building at Federal University of Technology, Minna
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
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