Muimui is a second-generation Chinese Canadian panda cub who struggles with her cultural identity. When she questions whether she’s Chinese enough, Mama teaches her a lesson about Chinese language, history, and cuisine that forever shakes her perception of what being Chinese actually means.Illustrated in watercolour and ink, Chinese Enough is a picture book written as a love letter to the Chinese diaspora. At its core, the book is about how unlearning shame and practising self-acceptance creates the strongest foundation to form a healthy relationship with cultural heritage.
Nina doesn’t want to be a monster, but it's hard not to see herself as one after upsetting her older sister. When an apology doesn’t fix the situation, can Nina make things right with her sister, or should she accept that she will always be a monster, no matter what she tries?Help, I’m a Monster! is a picture book about the effect of self-perception on behaviour and actively choosing every day to grow into someone who fosters healthy interpersonal relationships.
When Kiara’s closest friendship ends explosively, there is only one thing that can soothe her broken heart: revenge. Kiara was a dedicated friend, so it’s easy to turn her dedication towards crafting the ultimate revenge plan that will make her ex-BFF feel all the pain she does. Love broke Kiara, so it makes sense that hate should fix her. But will she still be Kiara after she gets revenge?Illustrated with watercolour and pencil crayons, The Ultimate Revenge Plan is a picture book about practicing empathy and bravely choosing not to add cruelty to a harsh world.
This watercolour illustration is of a scene from E. T. A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.“At this moment two of the enemies' tirailleurs seized him by his wooden mantle, and the Mouse-King, squeaking from his seven throats, leaped in triumph towards him. Maria could no longer control herself. ‘Oh, my poor Nutcracker!’ she cried, sobbing, and without being exactly conscious of what she did, grasped her left shoe, and threw it with all her strength into the thickest of the mice, straight at their king.”
Angels have always watched over humanity but as a removed guiding power. At least, that is what the rules say. Kyrie is a young angel called for a disciplinary meeting with the leader of all angels, Sera, for intimacy with humans. After revelations that rattle her very identity, Kyrie must choose between divinity and humanity.Why Angels Weep is a comic that details how power does not equal control. It presents a world where even perfect, all-powerful angels must pray.
A relief print based on Aesop’s “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse”. “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” is a fable about a town mouse who visits a country mouse and is underwhelmed by the humble food offerings of wheat and barley available in the country. They invite the country mouse to eat in town where the food is luxurious, but guarded by humans and dogs. The country mouse decides they prefer their basic but safe life in the country.This print represents the contrast between the friendship that connects the two mice and the difference between their chosen lifestyles that separate them.This piece is a cover illustration for B222 Journal, a student-led art journal.
This design package is for a fictional folk festival named Jaboloo. The chosen brand identity aims to connect old and new by making the traditional nature of the folk genre welcoming to modern audiences. It purposefully pairs a traditional style wordmark with a modern sans serif font and pre-digital era textures with bright, beautiful colours. Jaboloo Folk Festival is an invitation to take a moment to disconnect from the modern day-to-day and celebrate live music that originates from a long and storied history.
Relay For Life is an event that fundraises for the Canadian Cancer Society. The organization raises money for cancer research and to support cancer patients. These designs were made as the Marketing Captain of Relay For Life at Sheridan College.The design of the shirt is a tribute to the Canadian Cancer Society’s logo and features relief printing.The daffodil button pays homage to the Canadian Cancer Society’s logo with a paper cut style illustration.The toonie button represents the fundraising nature of the event; it is a coin that playfully features Sheridan’s mascot, Bruno, and the Canadian Cancer Society’s daffodil symbol.
This paper cut style poster is intended to support 5th-grade science curriculum by providing information about the circulatory system in a manner that is interesting and inviting for the age bracket.
Vivian Cheng is a Chinese Canadian author and illustrator who specializes in picture books and comics about introspection and interpersonal relationships. Vivian’s work is an optimistic take on the coexistence of comedy and tragedy that comes with living a human life. She is a graduate of Sheridan College's Honours Bachelor of Illustration.A core pillar of her children’s literature is the understanding that children have complex inner lives. Her books promote self-acceptance and a growth mindset.Contact: [email protected]