Self Expressions is the Premier Gallery in historic, downtown Nebraska City.
819 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410, United States
Artists at Self Expressions Gallery
Deborah Brooks - Fine Silver Jewelry Silverware Jewelry
Deborah Brooks - Fine Silver Jewelry Silverware Jewelry
Deborah Brooks - Fine Silver Jewelry Silverware Jewelry
Certified Instructor Deb Brooks has been working with Metal Clay for over 20 years. Deb enjoys creating with many mediums but loves the variety of effects and unknown possibilities she gets when working with Metal Clay.
Metal Clay intrigued her interest when it first came out in the mid-’90s, but she did not take the plunge until later. In 2012 Deb took her first Certification class in Denver Co. so that she could teach. Deb has participated in many juried shows across the country, and her work can be found in several art galleries in the midwest. Deb’s work has developed a following and has been commissioned to create special one of kind pieces.
Frank Started working with Deborah taking over the silverware line when she found Metal Clay. He has created many new Items with the silverware, letter openers, key chains, and twisted forks to mention just a few and always working on new ones.
Frank and Deb enjoy working together to create fun new designs.
Jordyn Larson -Acrylic
Deborah Brooks - Fine Silver Jewelry Silverware Jewelry
Deborah Brooks - Fine Silver Jewelry Silverware Jewelry
Bio coming soon!
Shawna Larson- Handcrafted
Deborah Brooks - Fine Silver Jewelry Silverware Jewelry
Shawna Larson- Handcrafted
Bio coming soon!
Mark Fletemeyer - Wood Art
Shannon Meade - Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Ink, Oil Pastels
Terry Hager - Oil Painting / Drawing
I have been working with wood for over 30 years and enjoy designing my own furniture. Recently I have branched out and started creating art which allows me to freely express myself. I strive for fresh, unique, innovative pieces and love working with geometric shapes. The sphere is my favorite shape. No matter how it is measured, the same dimensions are realized. The sphere is comprised of a number mankind has yet to solve (PI.) I have often been referred to as a visual mathematician. Working with exotic hardwoods allows me the luxury of an extensive color palette. In addition to color, texture, pattern, warmth, and glow are also present. Touch a finely finished piece of wood; feel its smoothness, texture, and warmth. I think you will find it has a calming effect.
Terry Hager - Oil Painting / Drawing
Shannon Meade - Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Ink, Oil Pastels
Terry Hager - Oil Painting / Drawing
Terry Hager (b. 1960) was born in North Dakota and spent most of his childhood growing up an hour away from the Badlands where he spent time during his youth hunting, hiking, camping and enjoying the many views of massive prairies and colorful rock formations. “Terry is genetically rooted to the land and it’s rhythms, through his family who farmed the steeps of Russia before moving to North Dakota a century ago to farm that same type of ecosystem.” He remembers at an early age his teachers would comment about his talent for drawing and painting and felt encouraged early on to make art, but at the same time remembers being reprimanded for doodling in class when he was supposed to be listening.
After spending some time in Europe in the military and seeing some great works of art throughout his journeys, Terry enrolled At North Dakota State University where his love for art was nurtured and defined and soon he began to mature as a young Artist in the visual arts program where in 1986 he received his Bachelor’s of Art degree.
Terry wanted to furthered pursued his ambitions in art and applied to graduate school’s soon after his undergraduate studies at NDSU and was offered a teaching assistantship at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln Nebraska.
By now Terry had honed his skills as an excellent draftsman with a great visual acuity in composition and color theory and applied these skills in the studies of painting where he studied all the aspects of the craft and is where he found his love as a painter. Terry believes as a painter, one should record what surrounds him and how it connects to him in a visual statement.
As a traditionalist at heart he devoted much of his time learning the techniques of the early Dutch and Flemish painters, and early 19th century Hudson River School Painters, and now following the more present movement, the Hudson River School Fellowship Painters. Terry likes to stay true to the fundamentals in painting and has a strong conviction that communicating a great visual experience should always include great draftsmanship, composition, design and color theory. His desire as an Artist is to portray through his paintings a positive and uplifting mood that will inspire and at the same time move the viewer through the space that he masterly creates.
Terry’s current works are represented by a group of paintings depicting his love for the land as these paintings of Nebraska landscapes tell the story of his connection to the land where he lives and his visual beliefs as he visually creates.
Terry resides in Nebraska City, Nebraska with his wife Denice. He has taught at both NDSU and UNL along with private lessons in his studio. He has won awards in many national and International juried competitions for his painting and drawings. His work has been shown in numerous galleries throughout the US and has also shown Internationally.
Terry is currently represented by the Connect Gallery in Omaha, Nebraska and the Grove Gallery in Nebraska City with works represented in private and corporate collections, both Nationally and Internationally.
Shannon Meade - Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Ink, Oil Pastels
Shannon Meade - Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Ink, Oil Pastels
Shannon Meade - Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Ink, Oil Pastels
IMAGINE WITH ALL YOUR MIND…AND THEN SOME. Shannon Meade here, A.K.A. Sis, Sissy & Dory! I honestly cannot remember a single time in my life that I have not been infatuated with art. In fact, I’m pretty sure my senior year in High School… I had 5 out of 8 class periods I spent in the ART ROOM.. (shhhh… Our secret.
I have a 9 year old daughter, Jocelyn. She is hilarious… And so so intelligent! As a self taught artist, I can honestly say, Jocelyn is my biggest inspiration and a hell of a motivator! Her imagination is amazing! I have always doodled, sketched, painted straight from my heart and brain…. By the time it’s to my hands to paper/canvas…watch out! Get it! Open that brain, let your imagine flow. It’s kind of an adrenaline rush!
Welcome to SHANNON MEADE with…mind, heart and soul. Enter with caution!!!
“Finding myself in this contemporary world, there will always be more” -SM
“Kindness is a gift… GIVE IT-ALWAYS”-SM
Honey Lynn (Larson) Self - Acrylics/ Oil
Honey Lynn (Larson) Self - Acrylics/ Oil
Honey Lynn (Larson) Self - Acrylics/ Oil
Honey Lynn (Larson) Self was born in 1971 and has been a Nebraska girl all of her life . As a young girl at the age of 8, she found she had an interest in painting and used to practice on paper plates. She took a few art classes as a youngster and watched a lot of Bob Ross videos, but is mainly a self-taught artist. At the age of 11, she earned a grand champion purple ribbon at the Cass County Fair with one of her painted saws, but wasn’t able to take it to state because she had to be 12 years old to do so. After high school, life happened and she didn’t pick up a paint brush for about 20 years. However, when she did, she realized painting was her passion and enjoys sharing her artwork with everyone.
Honey’s mediums include primarily liquid acrylics but also enjoys using oils when she has the extra drying time. She has had her pieces displayed at the former Sandstone Gallery in Louisville, Ne, was one of the featured artists at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery in Brownville, Ne and has also had exhibits at the Wildwood Historic Period House in Nebraska City, Ne. She held painting classes for middle schoolers for an after school club for 2 years. She enjoyed spending time with the kids and hopes she helped them realize the importance of art in our world and maybe encouraged a few to continue with their new found talents. Honey’s Studio was recently voted Best of the Best in Otoe County for 2018. She enjoys doing landscapes and animal portraits.
Honey currently resides in Nebraska City, Ne with her husband Steve, son Skyler, and daughter Alivia. In addition to being a wife and mother, she owns Self Expressions Gallery where she displays many of her pieces and conducts painting classes teaching a variety of different techniques for all ages. Honey hopes her pieces will be enjoyed by everyone and that the vibrant colors in her work will leave all who see them feeling the joy, happiness and contentment she does while painting them.
Ken Smith- Photography
Honey Lynn (Larson) Self - Acrylics/ Oil
Honey Lynn (Larson) Self - Acrylics/ Oil
I live in Bellevue, Nebraska and enjoy God’s beauty; landscapes – wide open spaces, solitude, mountains, oceans, waterfalls, sunrise, and sunsets. I love photographing stars, especially the Milky Way. I also enjoy the local countryside, the barns, silos, and windmills.
I’ve been a meteorologist for many years, first in the United States Air Force and then as a civilian at Offutt Air Force Base, in Bellevue. My love for weather is also evident in my photos, as the clouds and changing light can dramatically enhance the mood of a scene.
Ansel Adams, a world renowned landscape photographer once said “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” I hope my photographs transport you to new locations and let you experience the colorful land we live in.
I’m honored to be a member of “Self Expressions Gallery.” I have the flexibility to print in virtually any size, so you are not limited to the photos on display here. Please contact me via my business card or through “.” I will arrange for pickup at “Self Expressions” or shipped to you.
Mary Sneed - Framing
Honey Lynn (Larson) Self - Acrylics/ Oil
Brian & Web Keene- Fractal Wood Burning
Mary Sneed currently resides in Malvern, Iowa and has lived in the Midwest her entire life. She has been fortunate enough to be blessed with 12 children. She has been painting for over 40 years and considers herself to be a self-taught artist. Mary has her own Gallery in Glenwood, Iowa.
Her style includes themed, formal, informal, and realism paintings. Medium includes: acrylic, pastels, oils, watercolors, charcoal and pencils.
Mary has studied with well-known portrait artist Danielle Greene, Oscar Sormani, Stephen Roberts and Norman Freeman. It was during these years of tutoring that she perfected her craft as a painter of traditional portraiture and the fine points of painting in various mediums.
Mary is currently traveling across the United States and Canada painting large murals for a well-known restaurant Franchise.
Some of Mary’s other commissioned work includes, Mickey Mantle, mixed medium; 1994 Nebraska National Championship Print, colored pencil; and worked with the St. Louis Blues creating prints of various players.
Mary has a passion of capturing the spirit, personality and character of her subjects through her portraits. Mary works from your personal photographs to capture your own favorite memories.
Brian & Web Keene- Fractal Wood Burning
Brian & Web Keene- Fractal Wood Burning
Brian & Web Keene- Fractal Wood Burning
This Father-Son duo have been involved in the art of music for over 30 years. Along with playing guitar, writing music, and singing, the duo picked up another form of art a few years ago. Once they learned about the art of fractal burning, they knew they wanted to give it a try. With both Doyle and Brian being the handy men they are, they created their own fractal burning device and have been creating art ever since. In their free time, they work together to create one of a kind pieces, using various types of wood and skill. In the Summer of 2019, the duo created a name for their family run business, DB Keene Fractal Burning. From flag cases to picture frames, DB Keene Fractal Burning can turn any woodwork into a custom work of art.
Susan Woodford - Sculpture Artist
Brian & Web Keene- Fractal Wood Burning
Susan Woodford - Sculpture Artist
Working with fire and metal I take a strong, unyielding material and transform it into creations of movement, feminine form, and abstract imagery.
Mary Ann Smith-Quilter
Brian & Web Keene- Fractal Wood Burning
Susan Woodford - Sculpture Artist
Bio coming soon!
Sid Suedmeier - Blade Smith
H. "Sid" Suedmeier has been making knives for 35 years, and making Damascus steel for 10 years. He supported his local Ducks Unlimited Chapter in Nebraska City, Ne for 30 years through donations of hand crafted knives for their annual auctions. Over this period of time, the knives brought in over $50,000.
Sam Harmon - Stained Glass
Casey Mitchell - Photographer
Gail Younts - Acrylic Artist
I am originally from New York where I studied art, oils, watercolor, charcoal, pencil, sculpture etc. I moved to Tulsa, OK and finally to Rock Port, MO. I am married 53 years and have one son. One day my sister asked me to go with her for a Stained Glass Class in 2015 (actually, I thought it would be really boring) but I have been doing Stained Glass ever since. Some of my windows are my original works from sketches, and some are from patterns. I've done special orders, businesses, and churches. I don't do leaded windows, use copper foil (a Tiffany invention). Copper Foil allows you to do a more detailed piece of art. I have to give a shout out to David Wynn for teaching me the art of Stained Glass. He has been a great mentor and teacher, butmost of all a dear friend.
Gail Younts - Acrylic Artist
Casey Mitchell - Photographer
Gail Younts - Acrylic Artist
My name is Gail and I've built my life around art. I created my first portrait at 3 years old and have been fascinated with drawing and painting people from then on. Over the last few years, my personal work has been focused on the theme of painting and drawing musician portraits. Music has always been a huge part of my creative process and daily life. Painting musicians has allowed me to marry the two loves of my life: art and music! I equate creating a portrait of the musician, much like a musician creates a song. Each note is like a brushstroke, the words are like colors and the right combinations can create a memorable piece. My goal is always to capture the visual likeness along with an expressive quality that you feel as you look at the portrait. Each painting or drawing is meaningful to me. Often times they are inspired by a specific song that resonates with me, it can either takes me back to a particular moment or perhaps it speaks to me in a way that has helped me understand my own feelings. Sometimes the song is just one that gives me goosebumps! You definitely know that it's a great song when it does that. I try to take those moments and feelings and put them into my portraits. I get goosebumps when I watch Joe Cocker's performance of "With a Little Help From My Friends" at Woodstock. There's just something about that performance that's exceptional. It's timing is beautiful, just enough pause in the empty spaces to draw you in and his voice is so full of emotion pouring out into his beautiful raspy tone. And then there's his movements (girations, spasms, dancing, whatever), which to me embody the music as it overtakes him and he jolts with the power of it all. Truly remarkable! That performance was the inspiration to my painting of Joe Cocker. I tried to capture that moment as the music transforms him and he's really just a vessel to it pouring out of him.
So here's some of my background info. I'm originally from Hamburg, Iowa. I earned a B.A. in Art Education (+15 grad credit hours) from Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska. I've mainly lived in 3 states: Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado. I'm married, have kids, grandkids and several fur kids! I teach art at the jr high and high school art at two schools and teach art camp in the summers.
I worked as a part of the Boot Sculpture Community Art project with my students in Sidney, IA and designed and painted one of the boots. I have painted a mural for the Sidney Swimming Pool and restored a ceramic tile mural outside of the Sidney City Hall. Before teaching, I was Assistant Director at the Hayden Art Gallery in Lincoln, NE.
I have shown my work publicly at the Noyes Art Gallery – Lincoln, Peru State College Gallery, Bellevue College Art Gallery and Hillmer Art Gallery – Omaha. I recently participated as an artist in the Southwest Iowa Art Tour at Waubonsie Station in Tabor, Iowa. My art was selected in October, 2016 as “Today’s Feature” at BbuzzArt.com and I was featured in an article at ArtistWaves.com (https://artistwaves.com/gail-younts-inside-my-art-painting-drawing-musicians-6ceb350b8600) and have had my work featured several times on ArtistWaves.com, ArtistWaves Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter. I currently have artwork on display/for sale at Waubonsie Station in Tabor, Iowa, at Rivermarket 190 in Clarinda, Iowa and at O'bees in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Casey Mitchell - Photographer
Casey Mitchell - Photographer
Ron & Tara Barrier Rolling B -Metal Art
I was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although I have always had an interest in photography I never truly pursued it until 2012 when my stepfather, an amazing photographer, encouraged me to buy my first DSLR. Since that time I have studied, learned and been lucky enough to meet so many great artists and photographers from all over the country. I truly consider myself an amateur and continue to learn everyday. As a photographer my passion is the outdoors and landscapes. I am in complete awe when I am looking at the varying clouds in the sky, watching the sunrise, or am out capturing a sunset. I find the most inspiration when driving around the country roads looking for that perfect viewpoint. When I’m exploring to capture it, this is as good at it gets and brings me real relaxation. In conclusion the biggest reward in my work has been the idea that many of my favorite photos bring happiness to people and when they are displayed in their homes, it brings them memories of the good life of Nebraska.
Ron & Tara Barrier Rolling B -Metal Art
Ron & Tara Barrier Rolling B -Metal Art
Ron & Tara Barrier Rolling B -Metal Art
Rolling B Signs & Designs started out as a small division of Rolling B Farms created to expand on the opportunity to work with metal. We began using our Plasma Cam to make farm signs, garden stakes, fire rings, and memorials. Experimenting with various designs, paint and patina finishes. It was awesome to see each piece come to life as it was finished. Eventually the Plasma Cam was upgraded to a Laser which cuts so much cleaner and allows us to show more detail in our pieces. Continuously learning more about the laser, we are excited to try wood pieces in the future. We enjoy helping people find a unique piece to add to their home decor, personalized gift or visual reminder of that special moment.
Nancy Kite-Painting
Ron & Tara Barrier Rolling B -Metal Art
Nancy Kite-Painting
Bio coming soon
Troy Lamkins - Deer/Moose Shed carvings
Troy Lamkins, long time Nebraska City resident who now resides in Sidney, Ia is a self taught artist transforming what nature leaves behind into unique works of art. Using a rotary tool and carbide bits, organic material such as deer, elk and moose antler take on a whole new life. Driven by his imagination and skill, Troy's creative possibilities have proven to be vast. From a large moose paddle welcoming guests at your front door, a detailed table centerpiece or the delicate petals of a flower to adorn a necklace.