The Amazing Laura McNab

So everyone has art or artist that inspire him or her, I actually have a few. But, the biggest influence I have had in my art is Laura McCabe. I was sticking primarily with flat peyote stitches to create jewelry. Then I saw the work that Laura had created. She did a workshop at one of my local beading stores. So I got the chance to get close to the glittering pieces. All of Laura’s pieces at the time included Swarovski crystal stones called rivolis. I love these. They are incredible. They sparkle. They glitter.

So I sat down with the book Laura wrote, a drink, and all of the necessary beads. I will admit that my first several attempts went the way of all beading disasters. It was jumbled. It got knotted. And, I got so frustrated that I poured a second drink. After a few months I sat down with someone who knew what they were doing and realized I don’t learn well from a book. But now the wrapped rivolis are a staple in my design. So I wanted to give a shout out to the people who help to inspire me.

Here is an example of her work: