About

Hi and welcome to my page.

I am 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 come from a long career in UX (User Experience) Design and have developed a deep appreciation and awareness of visual clarity, accessibility, and story flow. When it comes to my illustrations and comics, I enjoy creating art that is not only visually enticing, but also clearly conveys its concepts to the reader. It is my goal that my art be not only engaging, but also understood by the audience.

For all inquiries, please reach out to me at theresa@theresaarzola.com

Seeking Representation!

I’m currently looking to connect with a literary agent for graphic novels and book cover illustration.

Think we’d be a good fit? Send me a message and let’s chat.

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
    Guild Wars 2 zine sponsored by ArenaNet
  • Journeys – 2018 Wintersday Zine
    Guild Wars 2 zine 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 (IG: @TitanPom)
  • I dance salsa & bachata