Thao Nguyen is an illustrator, designer, and visual artist based in Cleveland, OH. She earned her BFA in Illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art.

She has a range of creative pursuits, such as illustrating and designing logos, magazine covers, greeting cards, and packaging. Additionally, she has explored industries with stationery, entertainment, and surface design.

She combines her passion for hand-drawn art with forward-thinking design through digital techniques. Her work consists of vibrant colors and incorporates wildlife, which is inspired by her love of the outdoors, and aims to evoke emotion through light, shadow, and color.

Within the past year, she completed a year-long printmaking residency and group exhibition at Zygote Press, a non-profit printmaking studio.

Thao has worked on a series of public art installations and murals throughout the city of Cleveland, Lakewood, and Larchmere.

Outside of illustration, she’s deeply passionate about health and wellness.

For a closer look at her process and behind-the-scenes glimpses, feel free to check out her Instagram page!

GALLERIES AND SHOWS:

2025 - Curated Exhibition - Couth Gallery, Lakewood, Ohio

2025 - Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition, Columbus, Ohio

2025 - Cleveland Institute Of Art Alumni Exhibition - Reinberger Gallery, Cleveland, OH 

2024 - 2025 ZYGOTE Proof Fellowship Printmaking Residency Cleveland, OH

2024 - Restorartive - Outdoor Art Gallery, Tremont, OH

2023 Alumni Exhibition - Reinberger Gallery, Cleveland, OH

2017 Congressional Art Competition - U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.