This is a flour and grain mill that was located in Akron, Iowa. Situated on the Big Sioux River in Westfield, Iowa. This milling building was powered by the waterwheel house next to the mill, the mill worked by the power of the waterwheel turning the leather strapped gear works throughout the entire three story building. By adjusting the straps and gearing the milling company could mill grains and other uses.
Because of the dam, the site also served for a great seasonal fishing spot, especially during spawning season when different types of fish migrated up the river and was stopped by the dam. All of us are drawn to the water, the sound of water flowing and the feelings of solitude that it brings. But water can both create and devour, for instance the Big Sioux River has a long history of flooding in some way, shape or form every year along the northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota borders. Even in recent history, in 2013 large portions of downtown Akron Iowa flooded. So you can only imagine the scene in this painting with water as high as the top of the first floor of the Akron Milling Company. None-the-less aside from the tribulations of the power of the Big Sioux, those living near the river still enjoy its’ bounties n’ beauty.
Print Editions relating to this work of art comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Medium: Produced from the original watercolor painting. I did this watercolor painting as a study for a future painting.
Delivery Details: 7-10 Business Days.
SN*= Signed and Numbered by the artist.
AP**= Artist Proof that is signed by the artist.
Because of the dam, the site also served for a great seasonal fishing spot, especially during spawning season when different types of fish migrated up the river and was stopped by the dam. All of us are drawn to the water, the sound of water flowing and the feelings of solitude that it brings. But water can both create and devour, for instance the Big Sioux River has a long history of flooding in some way, shape or form every year along the northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota borders. Even in recent history, in 2013 large portions of downtown Akron Iowa flooded. So you can only imagine the scene in this painting with water as high as the top of the first floor of the Akron Milling Company. None-the-less aside from the tribulations of the power of the Big Sioux, those living near the river still enjoy its’ bounties n’ beauty.
Print Editions relating to this work of art comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Medium: Produced from the original watercolor painting. I did this watercolor painting as a study for a future painting.
Delivery Details: 7-10 Business Days.
SN*= Signed and Numbered by the artist.
AP**= Artist Proof that is signed by the artist.
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