Meet Shirley Goodsell

Shirley painting in Provence

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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Beverley Open Art Exhibition

During the Autumn I exhibited one of my Westwood series pf paintings depicting cattle sheltering from the heat of the intense mid day sun. more…

A street in Beverley with the Minster in the background after a heavy fall of snow

September, a demonstration in oils, Bridlington Art Society

This was a very pleasant evening with a very friendly society. After a very tasty fish and chip supper on the seafront, I set off to demonstrate how to paint Beverley Minster in the snow. more…

A selection paintings displayed in the Wolds Gallery

August 2009, the Wolds Gallery, South Cave, Solo Exhibition

This exhibtion of my paintings has been the main event of the year so far. The work on show was very well received with a lot of positive feedback and a healthy sales record. more…

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Featured Print

A beautiful summery scene of Beverley Minster from the Queen Street allotments

Beverley Minster from the Allotments

The Allotments were full of rich patterns in vivid colours, basking in the golden light of the afternoon sun. more…

Enter the 'Prints' Gallery…

Featured Original

A view of Bempton Cliffs between Bempton and Flamborough

Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire

The cliffs were alive with the sound of screaming sea birds. more…

Enter the 'Originals' Gallery…

Featured Commission

Abandoned stone railway bridge in afternoon light

Victorian Railway Bridge, Ravenscar, North Yorkshire

The uneven structure picked up by the afternoon light was like a huge jigsaw puzzle. more…

Enter the 'Commissions' Gallery…