Larger “Wheel Within a Wheel” Watercolors

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Abstract, Geometric Art, Painting, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Watercolor, Wheel within a Wheel Series

Recently, I traveled to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks on my way to Tahoe. The sheer magnificence of the trees is unequalled. It transported me to the idea of pre-historic times and the dimensions prevalent amongst dinosaurs (though to be accurate the trees came later.)

The Sentinel Tree

“The General Sherman Tree, the world’s largest living tree,
is in Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park.”
Source: National Park Service

It is a world marvel. Of course, tourists were everywhere, especially at our last stop in Kings Canyon. I literally ran away from the crowd.

Thinking back on it now, I just did not want to contend (for the “nth time”) with the throngs of people in order to get the “perfect” photo of the majestic tree.

I did finally capture the General Grant Tree from the parking lot, at a spot where there was space to look at it more calmly with a more reflective and “respectful” focus. I could finally enjoy it. Someone else beside me had discovered the advantage of this spot as well, so we shared the space and nodded in understanding.

“The General Grant Sequoia, the Nation’s (USA) Christmas Tree
and a national shrine, is in Kings Canyon National Park.”
Source: National Park Service

Link: Complete list of the largest Sequoia Trees

Why do I mention the Sequoias (aside from the fact that it was my latest travel stop)? Both the enormous size and the long time span they encompass, serve as a nice introduction to my series of large-scale watercolor paintings. These artworks took dedicated long periods of time to both design and paint. The designs have a complexity that the larger scale facilitates.

Here is the group of larger watercolors — around 48 inches to 72 inches in either length or width.