🌻🎨 The Big Easel in Goodland, Kansas - Giant van Gogh Sunflowers 🐾

Simba 🐾 and I made a stop at one of the quirkiest and most colorful roadside attractions in Kansas — The Big Easel in Goodland! Standing at 80 feet tall, this massive easel holds a giant reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers painting.

It’s part of the international Big Easel Project, which brings larger-than-life van Gogh paintings to locations across the world. Goodland’s Big Easel celebrates both art and small-town culture, making it a perfect stop for travelers and art lovers alike.

📍 Location & Details

🖼️ Attraction: The Big Easel – Giant van Gogh Sunflowers
📍 Location: Goodland, Kansas
🌻 Height: 80 feet tall
🌍 Part of the Big Easel Project (with similar installations in Canada & Australia)

🐾 Simba’s Adventure

Simba had fun walking around the grassy area surrounding the easel, sniffing the prairie air, and posing for a few photos beneath this giant work of art. Definitely a dog-approved stop for a quick stretch and photo op on our Kansas road trip!

🎥 Watch the Video


Come along in the video as we capture the Big Easel up close, share fun angles of this towering van Gogh, and explore the area around it. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a roadside attraction fan, this stop is bound to make you smile.

Why Visit The Big Easel?

The Big Easel is more than just a quirky photo spot — it’s a celebration of art in unexpected places. By combining public art, local charm, and small-town pride, this landmark stands as a reminder that creativity can be found anywhere, even in the middle of Kansas!

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Location: Goodland, KS 67735, USA

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