Theresa Chen Arzola
Storyteller & Graphic Novelist
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
United States
Hello!
Thank you for stopping by my site!
I’m Theresa, a graphic novelist and artist 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
Fireside Books Author’s Fair
July 31 | Redwood City, CA
San Jose Book Fest
Sept 12 | San Jose, CA
Past Events
2026
Peninsula Library Comic Art Fest, SFWC: Sip & Stories After Dark, Santa Rosa Zine Fest, Comic Con Oakland, Manga Ichiba (Fanime)
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