Category Archives: Art Where It Lives

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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Wish Fish Part II

Posted on August 8, 2010 by

I wanted to report on the little Wish Fish I made for my friend who has Lupus.  She was in pretty bad shape and spent over a  month in the hospital.  I don’t believe the fish itself had anything to … Continue reading →

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Art Therapy – More Than Either

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

I was at my friend Amy Henderson’s house for her birthday party on Friday evening. She is the founder of the Geezer Gallery here in a Portland and an advocate of keeping Art in our lives from birth til we … Continue reading →

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Doll Family

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

I made this doll family about 10 years ago.  It’s a grandmother, daughter and two grandchildren.  I think it captured a wonderful moment in their lives.  I like how the mother’s face is so pensive and the grandmother’s is more … Continue reading →

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