Paul Soupiset [SOUP • a • ZAY] is an artist, graphic designer, fiction author, illustrator, lettering and type designer, published songwriter and poet, liturgist, and creative director. Paul makes his home in San Antonio where he was born in 1969.

Paul is a creative at Parallel, and the owner and creative director of Soupiset Design, having previously served as the creative director and lead designer at both the H. E. Butt Foundation and at Toolbox since its inception in 1996.

Soupiset’s illustration work has appeared in magazines, books, album covers and websites; his design work has been featured in the pages of Communication Arts, Graphis, Print Magazine, How Magazine, Step Magazine and Creativity design annuals. His many design awards include National ADDY® awards. Soupiset has received recognition from juried competitions across the state of Texas, including The Dallas Show, The Houston Art Directors’ Club, and SXSW. His design work has has received local, regional and national accolades, including multiple Best of Show awards.

Soupiset graduated Baylor University with a BA, majoring in journalism and advertising design, and minoring in studio art. His personal work includes songwriting, poetry, and photography. Paul is currently writing his second high fantasy novel and is knee-deep into edits on his first.

Photo by Courtney Perry.