Tag Archives: trancendence

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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Work of Heart in Progres Day Five – whew!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Things went well today and I got her finished! I finished the base last night.  I really love it when it gets to this stage and I can stop being careful and constructive.  I can start really being creative, draping … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Doll, doll, Fabric Art, Memphis Child Advocacy Center, Valentine, Works of Heart | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Survivor

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

I finished The Survivor.  She is 14″ tall on a 10″ x 7″ bass wood base.  The fabric is hand-stitched pearlized cotton.  Her hair is 100% wool.  Glass beads, wire armatures and acrylic paint.  Scroll down past the slide show … 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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