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.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

MURAL DEDICATION

For the past two months, artist Steven Louis Ball created a life-size giant sequoia grove incorporating the fallen Wawona Tree, wildlife and also hidden mules! Requiring 80 gallons of paint, the 5,600 square foot mural is the largest in Tulare County and possibly the Central Valley.  We were proud to present this mural to our community and customers.
 
                                                                                 Jim Holly, Bank of the Sierra
President, speaking.
                                                                                            
                        The ribbon cutting.                          


Bear roaming his new home.












Beautiful Wawona Tree.

 
The gathering of guests helping us celebrate.



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