Wayman Elbridge Adams (1883-1959): Lightning Painter and Chronicler of American Life Wayman Elbridge Adams, affectionately nicknamed ‘Lightning’ for his astonishing speed at capturing images onto canvas, stands as a remarkable figure in early 20th century American art. Born in Muncie, Indiana, in 1883, he possessed an innate talent nurtured by his father's own artistic inclinations—a formative influence that propelled him toward the H…