Deborah, an Indianapolis native, married a Southern boy back in ’94 – “Life hasn’t been the same!” She and her husband, John, enjoy working together. As lovers of the outdoors, they have created their home retreat on an abandoned rock quarry, in Caddo Valley. “We are living our dream.” Deborah spent her childhood summers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She relays her youth spent there in a small book entitled “Return to Limestone”. Ever trying to improve her skills she will be returning to the UP before the studio tour for a photography workshop.

In addition to their love of travel, music, art and writing, one of the Tackett’s hobbies include the restoration of vintage camper trailers. Grandson Braden enjoys providing tours to art studio guests.

Deborah received her first camera, a Brownie, on her 10th birthday. Her love of photography began. Her photos taken from her travels to Europe have earned several awards. In addition to various framed pieces, including “petite” photos, 8X10 matted photos are ready to be framed. Note cards, coasters, trivets, uniquely enhanced vintage locker doors, collages and cork framed subjects are available for purchase. She is experimenting with hand tinted black and white photos and would love to see your response.

Past year’s subject matter includes: Wyoming cattle drive, New Mexico, Western Europe, architecture, doors, animal personalities, vintage signs and ‘50’s diners exhibiting her unique perspective. This years additions will include waterfalls, Arkansas outdoors and a glimpse of the Pennsylvania Amish. From honky-tonks to missions, wild-West to West Indies, New Orleans to France, and Chicago to LA (on old Route 66) special moments are captured in each frame. Deborah hopes her photos invoke a feeling of presence and allow the viewer to sense the differences and similarities of the cultures that she has tried to preserve. “I want to present something different.” “We welcome you to come and visit with us. We’re excited about sharing our life with you.” Follow your senses…

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