Meet Shirley Goodsell

Shirley concentrating on a painting

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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Festive Minster cards go on sale

Yorkshire Post September 26th more…

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Festive Joy is on the cards

Hull Daily Mail September 21st more…

Shirley in her studio with the original painting

The Christmas Card for Beverley Minster

Great news - this year's limited edition Christmas Card for Beverley Minster is now available via the website and in the new Minster shop! 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

Excited young people with their dog walking towards the Minster

Beverley Minster - A Walk in the Snow

The painting captures the excitement of walking in the first fall of snow. more…

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Featured Commission

An old railway bridge in dappled morning sunlight

Victorian Railway Bridge, Cloughton, North Yorkshire

I really enjoyed painting the dappled light created by the sunlight through the movement of the leaves. more…

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