Category Archives: Art Doll

Welcome to the Joy Corcoran Studio

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Welcome to my studio! I am a writer, storyteller and artist, originally from Memphis but now living in Portland, Oregon.  I’ve made art dolls for the past decade or so and am now in the process of honing my drawing … Continue reading →

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The Turtle Rider

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Like magic, The Turtle Rider is ready.  I took her out into the backyard for some pictures.  She probably deserves a better pedestal but she seemed content.   The green and red boot on her leg is a turtle-shell patterned brace.  … Continue reading →

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Dragon Draft

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

I think I’ve created a pretty good design for my dragon.  The hardest part was the head and it went through several manifestations before I got one that seemed powerful but friendly.  This is a Seeing Eye Dragon who will … Continue reading →

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Art Doll / Wallhanging

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

I finished my new fabric art piece today — a sort of combination doll, quilt and wallhanging.   I often see a figure in the pattern of a fabric — in this case a kind of blurred birch bark print — … Continue reading →

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