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.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

PROJECT COMPLETE

With winter approaching, it was a race against time while battling the elements.  Through it all, the mural was completed with spectacular results. Can you find a bear and mules? 



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Monday, November 5, 2012

BEAUTY IN THE DETAILS

After the trunk details, adding foliage compliments what will become a complete sequoia.


Re-scheduling building air systems gave Steven the ability to paint individual air duct panels.  Beauty is in the details.

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Friday, November 2, 2012

ANOTHER TREE IS BORN

Where the tree line breaks, another tree is born.  The majestic giant will soon take it's final form.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

NOT SO DISTANT

With an added treeline, distant treeline detail and sky textures, a feeling of perspective and distance is forming.

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