
Theresa Chen Arzola
Illustrator & Graphic Novelist
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
United States
Hello!
Hi and thank you for stopping by my site!
I’m Theresa, a graphic novelist and illustrator who loves visualizing stories (especially fantasy). I am especially passionate about stories involving self-discovery and individuals rising above the odds… especially women who challenge societal norms and stereotypes.
My long career in UX (User Experience) Design has imparted an appreciation for visual clarity, accessibility, and story flow in my creative work. I enjoy creating illustrated works that are not only visually appealing, but also clearly conveys its concepts to the reader. My goal is to make a story engaging and understandable to its audience.
Education
- Carnegie Mellon Unversity, School of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Carnegie Mellon University, Entertainment Technology Center
Masters of Entertainment Technology (MET)
Publications
- Chimes – 2017 Wintersday Zine
a Guild Wars 2 Artist Collective book sponsored by ArenaNet - Journeys – 2018 Wintersday Zine
a Guild Wars 2 Artist Collective book sponsored by ArenaNet - Well Played 3.0 – Video Games, Value and Meaning
Video Game Academic Journal by ETCPress
Fun Facts
- American Born Chinese from Taiwan
- Born and raised in the American Midwest
- I have a chaos Pomeranian named Titan (AdventuresWithTitan.com)
- I dance salsa & bachata
Looking to contact me?
Are you an indie writer looking for book cover art?
Or a TTRPG player who’d like a scene or character drawn?
Or perhaps you are looking to reach out about one of my comics or books?
For commissions and all other inquiries, please email me at
Events
Upcoming Events
Silver Age Comic Con | July 2025
Reno, NV
Past Events
2025
Peninsula Library Comic Art Fest
2024
Millbrae Arts & Crafts Fair, San Francisco Zine Fest, San Diego Zine Fest, Berkeley Library Comic Con
2023
Peninsula Library Comic Art Fest, San Jose Art & Zine Fest, Berkeley Library Comic Con