Tag Archives: art therapy

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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Autumn Inspirations

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile, but between the Chronically Inspired Workshop and the Portland Open Studios, I’ve been pretty inspired.  I’ve also been deeply lost in thought about life and death, the thoughts and meditations that seem to arise … 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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Tree People

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

I don’t have a really good image of the first tree person I made, only this scan from a from a group art show catalog.  I made it after I had an encounter with a veteran who had lost his … Continue reading →

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