Tag 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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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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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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