A member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Dominic A. Mestes uses beadwork and drawing as his means of expression.  His earring creations include beaded medallion and earring sets, feather earrings, turtle earrings, feather/quill beaded earrings and beaded feather earrings.  In addition to the earrings, he creates bracelets, painted key chains and dreamcatchers.

“I am a Lakota.  ...I’ve been beading 7 years and the beadwork I make usually comes into my dreams, such as the colors and designs…”