Visual Design, Branding, Illustration
& Book Arts Studio

Santa Fe, NM

Nomadic Circus is a Santa Fe–based design and illustration studio inspired by the region’s landscape, light, and layered histories. We create thoughtful visual systems, illustrations, and environments rooted in storytelling, research, and craft.

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Case Studies

Designed for New Mexico — Local Highlights

Eldorado Dental
Santa Fe, NM

Dental Care, Logo Design, Brand Identity

Nursing Wall of Excellence
Las Cruces, NM

NMSU, Exhibit Design, Recognition Wall, Assembly, Installation

Body
Santa Fe, NM

Health & Wellness, Logo Design, Brand Identity

Big
Santa Fe Idea,
Real Impact

Nomadic Circus is a Santa Fe based design and illustration studio led by artist and designer Gatis Cirulis, inspired by the region’s landscape, light, and unique architectural traditions.

We blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design thinking to create work that is both functional and visually grounded, drawing inspiration from natural forms, materials, and place.

Our clients range from individuals and small businesses to publishers, cultural institutions, and creative studios.

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Created for NM

Case study:

Boeing Sustainability

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What we do

Products & UX/UI

Clear, user-driven digital experiences shaped through research, structure, and visual clarity. Functional, intuitive solutions for apps, websites, and products.

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Create for NM

Local design and illustration with a focus on storytelling, small business branding, museum and organization support and art for private residences across Santa Fe & New Mexico.

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Branding & Design

Identity systems built with intention—typography, color, and layout working together to communicate purpose and character across print and digital.

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Illustration & Storytelling

Handmade and digital illustration created to clarify ideas, build atmosphere, or carry narrative. From technical drawings to expressive visual worlds.

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Letterpress & Book Arts

Craft-driven printed work: letterpress pieces, hand-bound books, custom editions, and tactile design rooted in traditional methods.

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Exhibit Design & Murals

Large-scale visual work that shapes spaces—murals, exhibit graphics, interpretive materials, and environmental design for public, and private settings.

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What People Are Saying

«Gatis is an amazing graphic designer. He rebranded my logo and look a few years ago and knocked it out of the park! He is easy to work with and communicates well with anyone who needs my logos or ads. He has designed stationery, business cards, billboards and other print and digital ads for my dental practice. Gatis is professional and down to earth. He is prompt and always delivers on time. I look forward to working with him for the rest of my career. From branding dental practices to designing album covers, this guy can do it all- and do it excellently! He designed my fiancé’s last 3 album covers and they are the best ones yet. If you have the opportunity to work with Gatis, you will be blown away and lucky to work alongside one of the best graphic designers in the industry.»
Dr Haley Ritchey, DDS
Project: Eldorado Dental
Logo Design, Branding, Marketing materials
Santa Fe, NM
«Gatis took the time to understand the unique aspects of my business and create a presentation with a degree of artistic sensitivity, care, and technical expertise that has made all the difference. Highest possible recommendation!»
David Crosby
Dog Skills Training and K9 Scent Detection

Project: Wabniaq K9 branding and web design
Branding, Web design for Dog Training
Santa Fe, NM
«We’ve collaborated with Gatis on multiple projects and couldn’t recommend him more. He is an incredibly gifted illustrator and designer that can be trusted to consistently translate complex ideas into compelling visuals with style and originality. Gatis is reliable, creative, and thoughtful in his approach to projects AND he is an absolute pleasure to work with.»
Cynthia Beauclair
Founder at Little Big Bang Studios
Projects: illustration for Animations
Santa Fe, NM
«I’ve worked with Gatis on and off for more than 20 years and he’s one of those creatives who always brings something unexpected to the table, in the best way. We've worked on dozens of projects together, many award winning, and they have consistently been delivered with expert level craftsmanship. If you are looking for a fresh perspective and like working with solid trustworthy people, Gatis is who you've been looking for.»

Aaron Brossoit
CEO at Golden Shovel Agency
Projects: Multitude of branding, marketing and web design + illustration
Twin Citys, MN
«The best experience I've had with a graphic designer. Absolutely love the logo Gatis designed for Los Lunas Technology. It was a smooth process, and he gave design options in ways the logo could go. Updated me on the process. If you need someone to bring the thought of your logo to reality, Gatis is your designer.»
John Clegg
Los Lunas Technology LLC Owner
Projects: Logo & Branding
Los Lunas, MN
«Gatis has designed 2 of my album covers and several posters for my live performances. He also is the head designer for my fiancé‘s dental practice. He creates all the marketing materials, even billboards! He is extremely creative and seems to have his finger on the pulse of cultural shifts and movements. His graphics command attention. His work is eye catching and always intriguing. he is easy to work with and can make changes to suit your vision. I have enjoyed working with him for several years and plan to do so in the future.»
Andrew MacLauchlan
AKA
Drastic Andrew
Projects: Album design & Event promo
Santa FE, MN
«Gatis is an incredibly talented artist and has a unique and fresh take on design and art. He works quickly but efficiently and can make a masterpiece before you’ve even had time to finish explaining what the outcome should be. He has so much knowledge and skill that anyone would be lucky to have him on their team.»
Allyson Goodman
Senior Software Engineer
Kansas City National Security Campus
Project: Multitude of UI UX, large scale interactive and exhibit design
Albuquerque, NM
«Gatis is an incredibly talented artist and has a unique and fresh take on design and art. He works quickly but efficiently and can make a masterpiece before you’ve even had time to finish explaining what the outcome should be. He has so much knowledge and skill that anyone would be lucky to have him on their team.»
Chad Germann

Founder/President/CEO
Red Circle Agency
Project: Mural work for office space
Minneapolis, MN