Dylan Shearsby is the author and illustrator of two children's books, Upside Down Sid and Upside Down Sid Goes to Work, both published in 2018. Sid received overseas editions in the U.S.A, Italy, Denmark, Korea and China/Taiwan. As a storyboard artist, Dylan has drawn for many TV series, two feature films and hundreds of commercials. He also paints and teaches workshops on watercolour and figure drawing. Dylan is currently developing his own short film and a graphic novel.

Born in Australia to an English father and Vietnamese mother, Amanda Shearsby (née Brooks) has a background in painting, graphic design and tattooing, Amanda has also completed extensive studies in art history. Amanda currently lives on Bunurong Land (Mornington), Victoria with her partner where they both draw and paint and explore the coastal countryside together.