Postcard - Watermill at Daybreak

The first rays of morning light reveal the now obsolete watermill; A charming combination of human innovation and nature's beauty. Nestled along the clay-rich bank of the gently moving stream the sunlight streams warm ochre over the scene. .................................................................................................................................. Waterwheels like this one were used in the production of flour and even electricity throughout the would during the industrial revolution and as late as the 1960s. Today only a few demonstration examples remain in operation for historic appreciation. ..............................................................Artist............................................................. Mary Ellen Anderson is a contemporary American oil painter residing in Lawrence, Kansas USA. She is known for her oil paintings that blend ultra-realism and impressionism into a unique style that is reminiscent of Renaissance masters. Common themes are mid-west and western landscapes, portraits, and nature.