Influenced by the techniques of Chinese ink painting and calligraphy, Lim Ah Cheng's paintings are a vibrant interpretation of rhythm and movement of music and dance. The artist's emotional response to the art of music is expressed through sweeping lines and evocative colours of yellow and black hues. The overlapping gestures in fluid motion suggests the movement of the orchestra musicians and conductor in harmony. Lim Ah Cheng graduated with a diploma in Graphic Design at the Malaysian Institute of Art in 1988-1991, with a simultaneous certificate in communications (storybook design and illustrations) from the Tatsun Studio in 1990-1991. He trained under master calligrapher Chung Chen Chuan. He won the Initiative Award in the Galeri Shah Alam Open in 1997, and the 3rd Prize in the National Open in 1998. He has participated in art fairs in England, Singapore and Malaysia. His first solo, of equestrian paintings, was at Elle Six gallery in 2002. His tenth solo exhibition Encore was held at Pinkguy Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 2018. He had two solos in Singapore, in 2004 and 2008.