About this mural:
I designed and painted The Happy Salmon to celebrate Ballard’s fishing history and Scandinavian heritage, transforming an overlooked alley into a bright, welcoming space. Created with spray paint and acrylics, the mural features two leaping salmon and the greeting “Velkommen,” a nod to the neighborhood’s Nordic roots. The design also honors the adjacent building’s past as a fish factory. Through playful imagery, bold color, and hand-painted typography, I wanted to create something that feels distinctly Ballard and gives neighbors and visitors a reason to stop, smile, and connect with the area’s history.
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950 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98164 US · Get directions
I’m Morgan Zion, a Seattle-based mural artist and creative director originally from California. I create custom murals for hotels, workplaces, retail spaces, and communities, drawing inspiration from nature, movement, travel, and the people connected to each place.
My background in UX design shapes how I approach a wall. I consider the architecture, how people move through the space, and the story the artwork can tell. My work ranges from playful, colorful scenes to organic abstractions, with each project developed specifically for its surroundings.
I’ve worked with clients including TikTok, Google, Marriott, 1 Hotels, Hyatt, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, POSCA, and Times Square Alliance. As co-founder of Influential Walls, I also bring experience guiding projects from early concepts through installation.
I love collaborating with people who are excited about their spaces. Whether I’m painting a neighborhood wall or a corporate headquarters, my goal is to create something personal, memorable, and worth stopping for.