Michael McMahon grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. He graduated from Swinburne University School of Design in 2009 with honours in Communication Design and currently works full-time as a freelance designer and illustrator. He collaborates with local studios on various projects ranging from branding, education and packaging to illustrated animations. Michael has been drawing ever since he could hold a pencil and often dreamt of one day publishing his very own books. Michael is currently drawing and living in Melbourne working on his next children's book. You can find him here www.illo.com.au.