A community for creatives
With lyrics like “denim sky unbuttoned down the middle” and “can we go back to the world we had with a love so sweet it makes me sad”, American singer-songwriter Zella Day leaves an impressionable mark on new and long-time listeners. “I felt forever when I laid up on your chest in the August light.” […]
Artizine is an online community space, led by Ioana in London. Through their Sunday zine club and zine making workshops, they make zine making accessible, fun, and welcoming to all. Just as it should be! Artizine currently makes and sells zine kits, which are conveniently posted to you. They include a range of materials, from […]
It’s easy to feel lonely right now, the deafening silence of isolation echoing throughout your lonesome home. But fear no more, your four legged friend is no longer your only companion. When I’m alone and need to feel a sense of comfort I can always rely on a warm cup of coffee and a good […]
In the second instalment of or Artist Spotlight feature we speak to the creator of Annabella Design Co about her new whimsical new collection of stickers (Available tomorrow 11/08/20), the inspiration for her designs, and her plans for the future. Why did you decide to create Annabella Design Co? I’ve always wanted to run a […]
Once again those dark winter nights are stealing our joy and creativity. So we present you with an easy fix to get those creative juices flowing once again. Digital collage. No messy glue or awkward cutting of funny shapes. Of course if you want to be traditional feel free to print out our array of […]
Illustration is no longer limited to the covers of children’s books, and has had a real resurgence, not only thanks to the rise of social media, but companies like Etsy, Society 6, and red-bubble, allowing illustrators and artists to distribute and sell their work more easily. We speak to illustrator Abigail, about how we can […]
Illustration can be a difficult world to navigate, especially as a young creative trying to find their feet. We speak to illustrator Aleksandra Matwiejczyk about her company nonesense-warehouse, how to utilise social media, and how she got to the place she’s at today. At what point in your life did you want to become an […]
This week we’re pretty busy with the final editing of our upcoming zine, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite zines with you. First up is a zine I bought off Etsy, PLANTES. The zine is written in french, and gives some very good advice on how to properly care for a variety […]
In a time full of expression, and with the addition of the Internet, art is even more accessible than ever before. Despite this art is being underfunded in education, and publicly. We speak to Tai Greaves about how art has affected her life, and what the future holds for both the arts and artists. What […]
Welcome to Grapefruit Soup! We’re a group of creatives based in the UK, and we’ve created this blog as a space for us to share our passions, and hopefully where you can share yours too. If you’re a quirky creative, or just want some advice on what pair of shoes to buy, we’ve got you covered. […]
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