About Yao

Yao is a renowned watercolor artist and designer based in Columbus, Ohio. Her passion for painting began in childhood and has continued to flourish today. Over a decade ago, she discovered watercolor and the immediate joy it can bring to the painting process. It remains to be her go-to medium in her work today!

  • Founded in 2012, Yao Cheng Design is a creative art studio where Yao’s bright watercolors come to life through products and licensing projects.  In her work, Yao is always trying to capture life’s beauty through fluid brush strokes and unpredictable colors. The result is work that is captivating and emotionally moving!

    Best known for her iconic painting style, Yao's designs can be found:

    Google Photos App (coming soon), Target, Tervis, Blue Sky Planners, Chronicle Books, West Elm and more.