Deryn Mentock has been passionate about art, especially jewelry design, for as long as she can remember. Her designs mingle unique, worn and well-loved finds, religious pieces and faceted, semi-precious stones as well as one-of-a-kind handmade elements, combined in unexpected ways. She prefers the look and feel of vintage, unusual and found objects and delights in blending these treasures into her work. Each composition, infused with color and texture, reveals an intuitive message of faith conveyed through the artist’s hands.

She enjoys teaching nationally and is a design team member for Objects and Elements. Her artwork has been featured in several books including “Mixed Emulsions” by Angela Cartwright, “Exhibition 36” by Susan Tuttle, “Collaborative Art Journals and Shared Visions in Mixed Media” by LK Ludwig and, most recently, “Mixed Media Dollhouses” by Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina. You can also find her work in many articles and publications, including Step by Step Wire Jewelry, Belle Armoire Jewelry, Belle Armoire, Art Doll Quarterly, Stampington's Gallery, Somerset Studio, Correspondence Art and Stampington's book Artist Trading Cards. You can contact her at mocknet@sbcglobal.net and see more of her work at her blog; http://somethingsublime.typepad.com and her online store; http://mocknet.etsy.com