Halibut For Dinner prints

Block Print (open edition) by artist Morgan Bloom 

I'm an Alaska-born creative who draws inspiration from mountains, wildlife, and especially the sea. My work honors the memories of collecting treasures on the shore, fishing for halibut out of Resurrection Bay, shrimping in Prince William Sound, and learning to fillet and prepare our daily catch with my family.

With a background in architectural design, my style bridges between technical and playful. I love to complement elements of drafting and composition with fluid movements reminiscent of the sea.

Story

Typically 500+ feet below the surface of Resurrection Bay, and weighing anywhere from 30-160lbs (on our boat), halibut have become my favorite fish to catch! The process of reeling them in is grueling, and sometimes dangerous when they're finally on the boat, but the reward is weeks of meat and the joy of working hard for your food. 

This is part of a small series that celebrates locally caught & gathered food, and the various ingredients it is prepared with. 

Process

Hand carved linoleum block printed on 80gsm white washi paper with oil-based printmaking ink. Each piece of paper is hand torn with a deckled edge. 

Paper Size - approximately 9 x 12 in

Image Size -  8 x 11 in

To Note 

Due to the nature of hand carving and printing, each piece will vary slightly. This variation adds to the character of the print. Each piece is signed, titled, and editioned in pencil.