Dave Petzold is an author and illustrator living on Bundjalung Country (Newrybar). He enjoys creating characters who are curious about their world and his stories embody a love of nature. He works initially with graphite pencil, ink and oil paint before adding colour and texture digitally. In 2021 his debut picture book, Seven Seas of Fleas, was CBCA Shortlisted for the New Illustrator Award.