Category Archives: Medicine Dolls

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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Recovery Doll

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

I got to deliver my latest commission to my friend Mary yesterday.  She liked the pose of the Survivor Doll, but she wanted something more in line with her own story, a story of recovery — so this is Recovery.  … Continue reading →

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Sister Dolls

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

I haven’t posted much on my latest project because I was making a commission that was also a gift and I didn’t want the recipient to see it ahead of time.  Now the commission’s been delivered and I’m free to … Continue reading →

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Bird Women

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

Bird Women I don’t have a picture of the first Bird Woman I made.  It was made from a metallic gold and yellow print.  I had been struggling with the adjustments to a brace for my nerve damaged leg and … Continue reading →

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