Peter Sheehan is an illustrator and writer based in Sydney, Australia.
Peter recently completed over 120 cartoons and illustrations for the sixth book in Scholastic's Fair Dinkum Histories series entitled Weevils, War and Wallabies (written by Jackie French). In 2007 Penguin published his picture book entitled Plane Train Truck and Trolley and Little Hare published his puzzle book entitled Maze of Twisted Tales.
Peter has contributed regularly to The School Magazine for more than twenty years and illustrated numerous books for children and young adults.
In 2006 he was awarded a Stanley Award by the Australian Cartoonists Association for Best General Illustrator. He also received the Honour Book prize from the CBCA for The Island (written by John Heffernan) and has been nominated twice for a Walkley Award.
As a journalist his cartoons and illustrations are published regularly in newspapers and magazines. In the film industry he is a storyboard artist, concept illustrator and lecturer at the AFTRS. He has also helped in the development of many community welfare and road safety campaigns.