Theresa Chen Arzola
Illustrator & Graphic Novelist
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
United States
Hello!
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!
I enjoy creating illustrated works that are not only visually appealing, but also clearly convey it concepts to the reader (probably due to having a UX background). If you have any questions regarding my works or styles, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Looking to commission me?
Are you an indie writer looking for book cover art?
Or a TTRPG player needing to visualize your character?
For commissions and all other inquiries, please email me at
Additional Info
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
More Paths
UX Design
I’m also a UX (User Experience) designer (and have a long history working in web, mobile apps, and games. For more of my UX work, check out my portfolio!
Other Random Things
Let’s face it. Artists never just do 1 thing. If you’re curious about what I get into outside of comics and illustration, check out this site!
Monthly Letters
I run a monthly newsletter (more like a penpal letter from me to you) with updates on the latest activities and events. Subscribe to stay up to date!
In-Person Events
Upcoming Events
TBD
Past Events
2025
Peninsula Library Comic Art Fest, Silver Age Comic Con, Sunday Pup Up Market, Berkeley Public Library Comic Con
2024
Millbrae Arts & Crafts Fair, SF 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