Meet Shirley Goodsell

A picture of Shirley in her studio

Shirley is a well-known and successful artist based in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Shirley works mainly in oils and her themes vary from Beverley and its rural and coastal surroundings to other equally beautiful parts of the world which have inspired her on her frequent travels.

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Part of the gardens at Saltmarshe Hall, near Howden

Art in the Garden

During May I will be enjoying an "Art in the Garden" experience in two gardens, Saltmarshe Hall near Howden and at Little Weighton on the Wolds, this latter on Sunday, May 31st, 12-5pm. more…

The Barge

The Barge “Phyllis” at Barton on Humber

I am exhibiting an oil painting entitled "The Barge"Phyllis" at Barton on Humber". more…

Cottingham Church in the background beind the chrysanthemum allotment

St Mary’s Church, Cottingham

The bulk of my time has been used to build up a collection of paintings for my solo exhibition in the Wolds Gallery, South Cave in the East Riding of Yorkshire. more…

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Featured Print

Young people playing in the snow in front of the church

Beverley Minster - The Blue Hat

I wanted to juxtaposition the liveliness of the children with the energy coming from the church as the heartbeat of the community. more…

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Featured Original

Cattle arriving at the Westwood for their summer pasture

Getting ready for the Westwood

I have painted the cattle as they arrive from farms in the surrounding area. more…

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Featured Commission

A close-up of Mr Duck, with the coastline of Ravenscar in the background

Mr Lawrence Duck, Ravenscar

It was a pleasure capturing this very gallant Yorkshire gentleman in oils. more…

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