Ardis Cheng is a picture book author and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally from Canada, she has worked as a scientific illustrator and interactive media designer. During a rather tumultuous time in her life, Ardis began creating picture books to share some of her more beautiful and funny moments living in different countries. Specialising in ink and watercolour, her hand-illustrated picture books invite readers into different worlds to discover, ponder, and enjoy a few laughs in.