Tony Chao is an illustrator, designer and storyteller based in New York City. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Tony spent his formative years spending time in both Asia and the United States. His work draws heavy influence from Japanese Manga, European comics, and American cartoons, combining the aesthetics of both East and West. Tony enjoys action, science fiction stuff and imagining the end of the world. He’s real fun at parties.
Tony is currently attending the Master of Fine Arts Visual Narrative Program at the School of Visual Arts. He was also an amateur boxer, placing second in the Buffalo Golden Gloves and USIBA Collegiate National Championships.