Historic Benson Grist Mill

This is my vision of how the old Benson grist mill may have looked in its working days. It was key to the development of the Tooele valley and served as the last real watering hole before crossing the desert salt flats. Ivory Homes has a new housing development called Benson Mill right next door to the old site. The mill has been restored now and is open to the public.

Because of my company's connection to the mill area and because I have always wanted to paint an old grist mill, this one seemed a perfect fit! The stark contrast of the life threatening cold outside and the life giving grain inside is the theme of this painting. Acrylic on canvas (30" x 22")