Tag Archives: 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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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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Potential

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

I love when I get my cloth dolls to this point and they are a form of potential.  I like to sit with them for a while and try to make see what is unique in their gesture.  Each doll … Continue reading →

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New Doll – Jazzy JJ

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

When I left my day job, I promised my friend Paula I’d make her a doll.  She has patiently waited these three months while I experimented with forms and got distracted to my heart’s content.  This week-end, I was able … Continue reading →

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