Tom Dean brings wood to life in sculptures that are a culmination of his love of the outdoors, his history on the rivers and in the back country of Montana, and the stories he heard from his grandfather as a child.

"What's really so very important about Tom's work is that his pieces are one-of-a-kind - no two are remotely alike. Adding to that his ability to bring feeling, life and emotion to the wood makes Tom' work distinctly exceptional." Darrell Beauchamp, Executive Director CMR Museum, Great Falls, Montana

Artist Statement:
"Milo Creek is symbolic of and was inspired by my grandfather, Milo F. Dean, the true epitome of the "gentleman's gentleman." He was a great man of true integrity, the "fisherman's fisherman." Milo loved and admired everything about life and the outdoors, embracing both with unlimited passion. As young boy, I remember him sharing countless stories of his fishing and hunting trips, keeping me on the edge of my seat, never wanting the stories to end. He inspired me, guided me, and planted in my life a shared passion for the outdoors. Now I am passing that on to my children. My grandfather lives on in Milo Creek Carvings." Tom Dean