Shela Goodman Art

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A bouquet of vibrant sunflowers sits in a blue vase next to a window. The bright golden petals and rich brown centers create a striking contrast with the vase. ...

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Gray and orange tones spread across the sky and water, framing two fishermen at dawn. The sun, hidden behind clouds, cast a hint of light on the lake. The pair ...

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A lone sailboat drifts on a calm lake, its white sail catching the light and reflecting softly on the water below. A distant treeline and shoreline stretch alon...

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Artist Shela Goodman paints a lone oak tree standing majestically in an open sunlit field. "It is a symbol of strength, endurance...

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Fields of grass stretch untouched except for a path leading into distant woods. Flowers bloom in the shaded foreground, while bright sunlight illuminates just b...

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Artist Shela Goodman presents a majestic scene with a golden glow reflecting on the lake's still water. The sun gently sets, crad...

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A fence row in the foreground opens to a stone path that guides the eye toward a log cabin. Flowers add softness and warmth to the rustic scene, while clothes h...

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Artist Shela Goodman presents an impressionist outlook of a barn and silo. The placement of the yellow flowers in the foreground aptly embodies the carefree s...

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Three bright red poppies with broad, saucer-shaped petals stand out against a backdrop of lush green grasses and pods. The blue sky peeks through the foliage, s...

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An Orpington hen keeps a close watch over her chicks as they hesitate to wander too far from her. A grassy foreground and muted green background capture the rus...

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A river scene unfolds with quiet vitality, alive with hidden movement. Frogs, bugs, fish, and tadpoles hide above and below the water's surface. Reeds and water...

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Soft clouds drift across the sky, setting a calm backdrop for a river that stretches into the distance. Along its banks, trees reflect gracefully in the water, ...

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A dirt road winds through fenced pastures, its well-worn hue contrasting with the lush greenery. In the distance, a rustic cabin awaits, offering a warm welcome...

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Artist Shela Goodman paints an old country church on an quiet landscape. It sits alone surrounded by fields that seem to be dese...

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Artist Shela Goodman presents a soothing early morning scene of a tranquil pond. Her impressionist approach emphasizes the soft r...

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The painting depicts a serene autumn scene in the delta land of the Mississippi River. Towering cypress trees encircle the area, with the water hazily reflecting their yellow and orange-tinted leaves. The composition exudes a tranquil atmosphere.

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Artist Shela Goodman paints impressionist pastoral scenes with graceful refinement. Growing up on a farm in rural Arkansas, she nurtured her love for the beauty of nature. Shela captures these memories in harmonious displays of the environment around her. She was diagnosed with partial cone dystrophy, which closed off her periphery and deterred her ability to see. “In order for me to see a large painting in full, I have to take photos of it while it is in progress to see what the whole painting looks like,” shares Shela. The impairment of her vision only inspired her to paint what she can still perceive. She spent many years in Indiana and Michigan until she returned to Arkansas to care for her parents. Their unused living room became the perfect studio space for Shela, allowing her to grow her creative process while being available for her parents’ needs. As expected from a genealogy buff, she savors time spent with her family. Her other pastimes also include cooking and quilting. Various institutions in the United States have commissioned Shela’s highly favored work.

Words that describe this painting: cypress, trees, river, Mississippi, delta, fall, autumn, water, woods, season, forest...

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Artist Shela Goodman presents a scenic path enveloped by autumnal foliage. In her travels, Shela is always fascinated with the tunnels that trees create. "Not knowing when you entered where you may be when you come out the other side," says Shela. The piece captures the majesty of the season with festive colors and energetic paintwork.

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Words that describe this painting: autumn, tunnel, trees, fall, road, season, path, woods, forest...

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Artist Shela Goodman presents a birch tree by the roadside bursting with fall colors. "Birch trees with their white bark, black m...

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Artist Shela Goodman presents a view of an old swinging bridge over a quiet river. The image plays with the viewer's imagination and challenges them with their personal insight. "The wonder of what is on the other side of the tree and what may be in the distance," says Shela. She skillfully balances the relationship between light and shadow to depict the depth and dimensions of the scene.

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Words that describe this painting: bridge, landscape, river, tree, fog, mist, riverbank, water, impressionism, oilpaint, perspective, impressionism, nature, oil painting, brown

Bridge Over the River...

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Light spills through a window onto a vacant rocking chair in a striking silhouette. A basket of yarn rests patiently at its side, waiting to be used. The painti...

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A boat tied to a dock patiently awaits its passenger. Nearby, a stone bridge connects the lush greenery on both sides of the river. The tranquil water and its...

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Artist Shela Goodman paints a silhouette of a man in his boat, floating peacefully on a bright still lake. With his motor engine up and rope in his hands, he ...