Tag Archives: art

Sketch Booking It

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

If I hurry a little bit, I get to be part of the Memphis Rozelle Artist’s Guild Sketchbook 2012 Project that opens on March 2: I’ve already missed the deadline to get in the catalog but I’ve got til Thursday … Continue reading →

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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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Joy (and Jim) at Bridge Meadows

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

I’m sitting at my desk watching the intermittent snow and rain fall outside.  I am warm and comfortable.  My new apartment is very well insulated and has radiant heat — so much nicer than the drafty apartment I left.  The … Continue reading →

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Box Turtle

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Shoo Rayner, the exuberant British illustrator, did a great lesson on staying inside the box — or getting the box in your head.   Draw hundreds of boxes!  Draw, draw, draw!  I took his advice.  I think taking time to draw … Continue reading →

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