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Greetings from Paint Creek!

It's been a while since I updated the website, but it has been a busy time.  As you may know, Morgan County was hit by several tornadoes in March 2012.  The town of West Liberty was badly damaged as were several communities throughout the region.  My neighbors two miles down the road also suffered severe damage as many of them lost their homes.  I had a tobacco barn in this community that was built by my parents over 30 years ago that was leveled.

 
              
 

After helping my neighbors, I started dismantling the barn wreckage.  The wind pushed the barn over so the wood was salvageable and usable.  Over a 100 feet long by 40 feet wide, the barn was made of rough lumber oak and poplar, so I knew it was going to take a while to remove all the nails.  Although I am saddened by the loss of the barn, its' destruction opened up an opportunity for my photography business to grow.  This was a perfect location for my expanding gallery and studio.

  
 

 

 I have spent almost every day since the destruction taking apart and constructing my new building.  I have pulled in Karen and my brother, Boyd, to help me.  I have not had much time to photograph, but I did get a few shots and am adding them to the website now.  The exciting news is that "Gallery of the Hills" will be having an open house December 14-15 from 10 am to 7 pm and everyone is invited.  Once the gallery is completed, I look forward to spending more time on photography...  So stay tuned for an exciting time.  
 

Thank you for all your patience,

Dean and Karen

  
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