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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Latest News

A steam train leaving a tunnel

Steam trains

The painting featured here is based on a series of sketches I did during my time at Grosmont. more…

Boats moored on the River Hull

Open Studios

The Open Studios event will give me the opportunity to meet people and discuss my art work. more…

This is a swirling painting of rhythms and colours based on the River Nile

The Odyssey Collection

This is the first painting in my new Odyssey Collection, perhaps a breakaway from my more traditional style. more…

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Featured Print

A beautiful tree spreads its branches in the snow with Cedar the cat in the foreground and Beverley Minster in the background

Cedar’s Patch, Beverley Minster

The tree seemed to be singing! Snow had fallen during the night and Cedar the cat, in the foreground, was patrolling his territory. more…

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Featured Original

Two steam engines leaving the worksheds at Grosmont

Full Steam Ahead! Grosmont Worksheds

Sir Nigel Gresley and Steam Engine No.76079 leaving Grosmont Worksheds. 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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