Our Wawona Tree inspired entrance is becoming a reality with completed lighting and textures.
About the Mural...
After realizing the potential for a large scale mural on the East facing wall of Bank of the Sierra's Corporate Headquarters in Porterville, California, nationally recognized local artist Steven Louis Ball was commissioned to paint a Giant Sequoia grove on this massive canvas. At approximately 5,600 square feet, it is believed to be the largest mural in Central California, and one of the largest in the state.
The mural was started in mid-October 2012, and weather permitting, is scheduled for completion around year-end.
Steven is no stranger to Sierra related murals, and has a number of other nearby murals to his name. The design is original, based on current and vintage images of actual Giant Sequoia trees of the nearby Sierra mountain groves.
The mural was started in mid-October 2012, and weather permitting, is scheduled for completion around year-end.
Steven is no stranger to Sierra related murals, and has a number of other nearby murals to his name. The design is original, based on current and vintage images of actual Giant Sequoia trees of the nearby Sierra mountain groves.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
TREE DETAILS
Friday, October 26, 2012
SKY AND TREE LINE
After applying the base coat, Steven penciled in the lines and shapes, indicating where the trees would later go. He achieved the straight line application using a plumb chalk line tool.
A wide angle view of the treeline and sky. Most of the application process is done top-to-bottom to avoid dripping issues.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
THE CANVAS
Steven Louis Ball at the top of the lift applying some finishing touches to the base coat. The entire base coat was applied with a roller brush!
Friday, October 19, 2012
PROJECT BEGINS
A wide angle view of the wall before any paint application. The size is approximately 140' wide by 40' tall... or 5,600 square feet!
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