Hi! I'm Fabiola.
I'm a Chilean-Israeli Illustrator.
I am a First Degree Graduate in Visual Communications from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem.
I specialize in illustrating for both editorial short stories and long-form books.
My work engages both young and adult readers, focusing on topics such as mental health, LGBT issues, personal stories, and recent events around the world, while always maintaining an optimistic yet realistic perspective.
Currently, I am seeking representation by an agency, and am open to new projects and opportunities!
Awards & Exhibitions
2024 - My graphic novel 'One Last Time' won the second award named the Dorothy Kertesz for excellence in comics and graphic novels at Bezalel Academy.
2022 - I was invited to Dusseldorf, Germany by the Office of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia for Economy, Science, Education, Youth, and Culture in Israel to participate in an illustration exhibition showcasing my work depicting the story of a Holocaust survivor.
2021 - My artwork was featured in an illustrated poster exhibition at the Tel Aviv Culture Hall and garnered recognition from the local press.
Press
"Illustrator Fabiola Vargas illustrated the graphic novel 'One Last Time', the story of May, a young woman who suffers from OCD. In preparation for a joint vacation with her partner, May decides to fly to New York and close matters from the past once and for all. If it weren't for the subtitles in Hebrew, I would be convinced that this is a comic that was aired abroad. Excellent."
- Tal Solomon Vardy, Uncoated magazine
Testimonials
"Fabiola did a meticulous job, striking a great balance between following my directions and taking the liberty to add details of her own where she deemed it necessary. She is professional, creative, and kind. Needless to say, working with her was a treat, and I was very satisfied with how everything turned out!"
- Amir Elata, Picture book client
"My experience with Fabiola was great, she's so talented, completed the work really quick and worked with me until I was happy! I highly recommend her and hope we can work together again"
- Josh D., Illustration client